Gourmet itinerary from Saulieu to Dole in Burgundy 🍇
Welcome to the Vallée de la Gastronomie ! We invite you on a gourmet stroll through Burgundy-Franche-Comté, a region rich in culinary delights and enchanting landscapes. Set off on a flavorful journey along the Vallée de la Gastronomie , from Saulieu to Dole, passing through the beautiful city of Dijon. This trip will immerse you in the very essence of French gastronomy, renowned worldwide.
Discover the secrets of traditional Burgundy dishes, prestigious wines, and local specialties that will make your mouth water. Explore the stunning landscapes of the region, from vineyards to lush hillsides, and along the picturesque riverbanks. Let yourself be charmed by the Burgundy way of life and enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of the Vallée de la Gastronomie.
Day 1
Free wifi, washing machine available. We accept dogs.
Don't miss out on a glass of wine in the splendid Oenothèque!
The hotel is arranged over four levels, served by the emblematic oak staircase tower.
The nobility of the architecture, the beauty of the materials and the decoration, punctuated by contemporary elements, recreate the charm of Burgundy, with a very successful touch of modernity.
The rooms and suites also combine stone, Burgundy floor tiles and old wood panelling. Some have fireplaces, private terraces or balconies overlooking the park-garden.
Day 2
Since March 2016, the Relais Bernard Loiseau has been a member of the exclusive circle of Living Heritage Companies!
Nestling in a verdant garden, the establishment offers 40 personalised rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant Clos du Cèdre, awarded a Michelin star, a lounge bar with fireplace and a Nuxe Spa set in a magnificent vaulted cellar.
With the Authentic Hotel & Cruises, Vignobles et Découvertes and Clef Verte labels, Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa is the ideal place to discover Burgundy's cultural and oenological heritage during a leisure or business stay.
For more information, please contact the hotel directly.
Day 3
The chef and his passionate brigade offer inventive, flavoursome cuisine inspired by Burgundy's terroir, in a suite of characterful lounges with wood panelling, mouldings and period parquet flooring, or on the beautiful summer terrace in the heart of the park.
The menu, which gives pride of place to local producers, changes with the seasons, allowing you to discover the secrets of local gastronomy. Burgundy wines feature prominently on our wine list, which includes over 400 references.
For prices of the menu, please contact the service provider directly.
Known for its polychrome glazed tile roofs, the Hôtel-Dieu is one of the few remaining examples of late medieval civil architecture, and an important place of remembrance of hospital history. As you wander through the rooms, the centuries pass by, from the 15th to the 21st century: Let yourself be surprised by the ambience of the Salle des Pôvres or the Salle Saint-Hugues, discover the collection of furniture and tapestries, the medical instruments and the evolution of care practices; also take the time to observe each of the façades of the Cour d'Honneur, to contemplate the polyptych of the Last Judgement by Rogier van der Weyden or to sit down in the courtyard of the founders recently planted with the "Échos Polychromes" garden, a contemporary tribute to the garden of the simple...
Experience the 2026 season
Guided tours, self-guided tours, sensory workshops... To each his own HĂ´tel-Dieu with the triptych DE L'ESPRIT HOSPITALIER.
The DE L'ESPRIT HOSPITALIER triptych will run from 2026 to 2028 under 3 key headings: MOVEMENT(S) of bodies, PASSION(S) of souls and LANGUAGE(S) of care.
In 2026, we are in MOVEMENT(S) to appreciate the "bodies being cared for" and the "caring bodies". From medical advances to the current approaches of healthcare professionals, from transformations to the built heritage to restorations and interior fittings, from the creation of the Wine Sale to film shoots, from meetings with Hospices Civils de Beaune hospital staff to exchanges with enthusiasts of the site, the HĂ´tel-Dieu can be seen, heard, touched and tasted.
MOVEMENT(S) of hands to care for, create and transcribe, of mandibles to savour, of lips to express themselves or remain silent, of bodies that move or atrophy, of buildings and objects that undergo the test of time and climate, of eyes that observe or scrutinise, of an ear that listens, of another that interprets, of arms that open or close...
MOUVEMENT(S) is an invitation to feel and sense the spirit of the place, each according to their own emotions, thoughts and history. The HĂ´tel-Dieu is yours to share, a living hospital heritage
It's a living hospital heritage in a state of flux, with periodic movements that are part of the perpetual motion of human history.
Day 4