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For the end of the year, head to the Cité in Beaune to experience and feel the wines of Bourgogne

Between shared activities and immersive training, the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne offers several experiences to explore the vineyard from a new angle.

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In Beaune, the programme is full in the run-up to Christmas at the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne. A perfect opportunity for a weekend getaway, or already some ideas for the end-of-year holidays.

Activities to enjoy with family or friends

Exhibition – 90 years of the INAO (17 to 30 November)

Without the INAO, there would be no AOCs… and without AOCs, what would Bourgogne be today? The Cité is hosting a temporary exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d’Origine). A journey through nine decades of commitment to France’s agricultural and food heritage, highlighting its key actions and its historic role in shaping the country’s vineyards.

Family activity (Saturday 20 December, 3pm)

Children and adults are invited to decorate a beautiful wooden box designed to hold a bottle of wine: collage, paint, glitter… creativity encouraged!

Adults can gift it accompanied by a bottle, while younger participants can turn it into their own treasure box.

Book your place online and enjoy a creative moment as a family!

To extend the experience, the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne also offers other ways to discover the vineyard: visitor trails, tasting workshops, a wine bar… according to your wishes.

A day just for you!

The tasting day (Saturday 29 November)

Treat yourself before Christmas, or ask for it as a birthday, name-day or housewarming gift!
This immersive day is designed to introduce you to the methodology and practice of wine tasting. You will learn how to observe, smell and taste Bourgogne white and red wines, as well as Crémant de Bourgogne.

After a tasting-lunch, the afternoon will focus on discovering terroirs and appellations, including a landscape reading in the Grands Crus of the Côte de Beaune, followed by a guided tasting.
This training course is open to everyone, with no prerequisites.

Discover the full programme and book your training day directly online.

To go further, the École des Vins de Bourgogne offers a wide range of experiences: from 45-minute introductory workshops to multi-day certified courses, for beginners, enthusiasts or professionals!