Discover the famous Burgundy wine route
It's impossible to talk about Burgundy without thinking about his emblematic vineyards. Here, wine is an integral part of life, and an ideal way to discover the region is to follow its famous wine routes. Because of the diversity of its vineyards, Burgundy offers only not just one wine route, but severaleach offering a unique experience through wine-growing landscapes.
The must-haves
In the north of the region, take the tourist route Yonne vineyardswhich crosses the terroirs of the Auxerrois, Chablis and Tonnerrois regions.
Further south, the renowned des Grands Crus de Bourgogne stretches from the gates of Dijon to those of Saône-et-Loire. Here you will discover the famous vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, with legendary crus such as Chambertin, Romanée-Conti, Corton and Montrachet.
Close to our hotelon the outskirts of Chalon-sur-Saône, the Great Burgundy Wines tourist route crosses forty municipalities in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise and du Couchois. This route invites you to taste, in moderation, excellent red wines such as le Rully and Mercureyas well as tasty white wines such as those from Montagny and Givry.
To extend this wine experiencehead further south to the Mâconnais-Beaujolais wine route. Here you can savour fine appellations such as Mâcon, Viré-Clessé, Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véraneach offering a unique expression of the Burgundy terroir.
Discovering Givry
Just five minutes from our hotel-restaurant, Givry opens its doors to you for an escapade steeped in charm and history. Founded in Gallo-Roman times, this pleasant commune was soon surrounded by vineyards.
From the 6th century, its wines already enjoyed an excellent reputation. History, or legend, even has it that Henri IV made it his favourite wine! And today.., the quality of its wines is recognised by the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) Givry and Burgundy-Côte Chalonnaise, with over 260 hectares of vineyards.
This magnificent terroir is celebrated throughout the year with festive events such as the Œnorires, Vintage humour in February, the Givry wine market in April, and Les Musicaves Festivalwhich runs through late June and early July.
But there's more to Givry than its wines. Take a walk in its picturesque streetsYou'll discover a rich and varied heritage. The town hall, built in the 18th century in an old city gateIt is a listed historic monument and is still used for town council meetings and wedding ceremonies. It is also home to France's oldest civil register, recording events between 1303 and 1357.
Don't miss the Porte de l'Horloge, which houses the Tourist Office, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul church in Givry stoneGivry is a destination where every street corner tells a story and every visit is an invitation to discover. Givry is a destination where every street corner tells a story and every visit is an invitation to discover.
Mercurey, leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus
Located on the prestigious Great Burgundy Wines and close to our hotel, Mercurey is a must-see. Rooted in the heart of the Côte ChalonnaiseThis charming village grew up along the Via Agrippa, the ancient Roman road linking Chalon-sur-Saône to Autun. It takes its name from the Roman god Mercury, after a temple erected here dedicated to trade. Renowned for its AOC red and white wines since 1936Mercurey also invites you to discover its rich historical and architectural heritage.
Stroll through the picturesque streets of the village hamlets and discover treasures such as Saint-Symphorien church in TouchesThis 13th-century church has a massive bell tower and right-angled roofs, unusual for the region. Don't miss Notre-Dame churchThe oldest (12th century), with its typical Burgundian Romanesque ogival architecture and remarkable bell tower housing listed 16th and 17th century bells.
Explore the evocative ruins Montaigu CastleThis is where you will find the foundations of the ramparts, a cellar and part of the keep. You can also take the time to admire the Marjonzin fountain and the 17th-century armorial stone marking the boundary between the villages of Rully and Mercurey.
5 Things to do in Mercurey
Visit Saint-Symphorien church in Touches
Explore Notre-Dame church and its Romanesque bell tower
Discover the ruins of the Montaigu Castle
Admire the Marjonzin fountain
Observe the 17th-century emblazoned milestone between Mercurey and Rully
Discover the Côte Chalonnaise from Hôtel Le Dracy
Hotel Le Dracy invites you to discover the richness and charm of the Côte Chalonnaisewith treasures such as Mercurey just a few minutes' drive away. Soak up the thousand-year-old history of this renowned wine region, explore its picturesque villages and taste its prestigious wines direct from local producers.
After an enriching day of discovery, our hotel welcomes you in a warm and comfortable setting where you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. gastronomic cooking highlighting regional products.
Book your stay at Hôtel Le Dracy now and let yourself be seduced by the beauty and authenticity of Burgundy.
Our restaurant, La Garenne, and its cellar will also be delighted to help you discover this exceptional oenological heritage.
With over 200 carefully selected wines in its cellar, it invites you on a sensory voyage to the heart of Burgundy's vineyards.
