The journal
Planning your visit to Burgundy.
Practical guides to plan a visit to Burgundy, Beaujolais and the Saône: crus, seasons, travelling without a car, river stops. By MCM Prestige.
River guide Burgundy from the Saône: what to do at each river stop Whether you are on a river cruise or at the helm of a hire boat, the Saône opens the door to some of the finest places in southern Burgundy. Here is what to do during a stop at Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Mâcon or Lyon, and how to organise a private excursion from the quay without ever worrying about the time. Read 
Practical guide How to visit Burgundy without a car: trains, bikes and drivers Visiting Burgundy without a car is entirely possible, and in wine country it is often the wiser choice. Here is how to arrive, how to move between the villages and what each option really allows, written from the heart of the southern Burgundy vineyards. Read 
Wine guide Pouilly-Fuissé and its premiers crus: a visitor’s guide Pouilly-Fuissé is the great white wine of southern Burgundy, grown in four villages beneath the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson. Since the 2020 vintage, its finest vineyards may carry the premier cru mention. Here is what to know before you visit, from the history of the appellation to the best way to taste it. Read 
Wine guide The 10 Beaujolais crus: a guide from north to south The ten Beaujolais crus are the finest expression of Gamay, grown on the granite hills between Mâcon and Lyon. Each has its own village, landscape and character. This guide takes them one by one, from north to south, then explains how to choose between them and how to discover several in a single day. Read 
Seasons guide The best time to visit the Burgundy vineyards, season by season There is no bad season to visit the Burgundy vineyards, only different experiences. Spring brings quiet cellars, the harvest brings energy, November brings the great wine weekends and winter brings the most intimate welcome. Here is what each season really offers, with the key dates and the practical details that make a visit run smoothly. Read