I’d recommend stopping in Troyes on your way. A great stop for its architectural heritage alone, lots of pedestrian streets,well-preserved half-timbered houses, and a city center shaped like a champagne cork!

Then on to Dijon, described in my article.

A very nice little village between Dijon and Beaune is Nuits-Saint-Georges, home to a few grand crus.

Beaune (be sure to visit the Hotel de Dieu)

Chalon sur Saone

Mâcon

Beaujeu (the center for great Beaujolais)

and then on to Lyon itself.

Have you thought about taking the train to Dijon and then picking up your rental car there? It might be a nice way to avoid the stress of driving in Paris.

For vineyard recommendations, check out thewinedoctor.com

Let me know how your trip goes and Bonne Route!

We are going by car from Paris to Lyon and back within 3 days. We would like to stop at some great wineries and villages along the way. What are your recommendations?

Thank you

Linda Bliton
Greensboro North Carolina