ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsRoute des Grands Crus
France
Sightseeing of the Route des Grands Crus and stop at the famous Romanée-Conti.Picturesque drive along the Côte de Nuits through the villages of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot. Discover the “Champs-Elysées” of Burgundy.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Route des Grands Crus
Welcome, fellow travelers and scholars of the vine, to the Route des Grands Crus, a legendary ribbon of road that winds through the very heart of the Burgundy wine region. Often referred to as the Champs-Élysées of Burgundy, this…
Listen in the app2The Gates of Marsannay — The Northern Vanguard
We begin our scholarly excursion at the northernmost gateway of the Route des Grands Crus, specifically in the area just outside of Dijon. This initial stretch introduces us to the Côte de Nuits, a region that is a veritable…
Listen in the app3Gevrey-Chambertin — The Domain of Kings
As we continue southward, we arrive at Gevrey-Chambertin (pronounced Jev-ray Sham-ber-tan), perhaps the most evocatively named village on our route. This area is synonymous with power and structure, producing some of the most…
Listen in the app4Clos de Vougeot — The Monastic Legacy
Our route now brings us to a site of profound historical significance: the Clos de Vougeot. Here, you will see a massive stone wall encircling fifty hectares of prime vineyard land, a structure that serves as a perfect…
Listen in the app5Nuits-Saint-Georges — The Crossroads of the Côte
We arrive now at Nuits-Saint-Georges (pronounced Nwee San Zhorzh), a bustling town that serves as the commercial heart of the Côte de Nuits. This area marks a subtle shift in the geography of the Route des Grands Crus. …
Listen in the app6The Hill of Corton — The Great Transition
As we cross from the Côte de Nuits into the Côte de Beaune, we are greeted by one of the most sublime sights in all of France: the Hill of Corton. This massive hill, capped with a crown of dark forest, stands out from the line of…
Listen in the app7Pommard and Volnay — The Valleys of Elegance
Proceeding south from the city of Beaune, we enter the twin villages of Pommard and Volnay (pronounced Po-mar and Vol-nay). These two neighbors offer a fascinating study in contrast, illustrating how even a few hundred meters can…
Listen in the app8Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet — The White Gold
We finally reach the southern reaches of the Route des Grands Crus, entering the hallowed ground of the great white wines: Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (pronounced Mur-so and Pu-lee-nee Mon-ra-shay). In this area, the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey along the Route des Grands Crus at the southern edge of Santenay, we have traveled through time as much as through space. We have seen how the ancient sedimentary layers of the earth, the diligent…
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What is Route des Grands Crus?
Route des Grands Crus is a place in France with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.2786, 4.9960 |
| Last updated |