“Burgundy Wine Auction Adventure” 2026
Sunday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Nine nights – Arrival night in Paris – Seven nights in Beaune, Burgundy – Final night in Paris
Price per single: $6,500 – Price per couple: $11,500
(Limited to eight guests)
Experience the joy and celebration of the 166th “Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune” – the most famous wine auction in the world – and also a rare opportunity to join Carolyn and Ken as their guests at the Gala Dinner of “Le Bailliage de Pommard,” one of Burgundy’s most celebrated wine “confréries.”
High-level Itinerary:
- Saturday, 11/7 – Fly to Paris
- Sunday, 11/8 – Arrive in Paris – Taxi on your own to Hotel Les Matins de Paris – a 4-star boutique hotel just off of the famous Rue des Martyrs in Paris’s trendy 9th arrondissement, with a full buffet breakfast and your own private session in the hotel’s spa included – perfect for recovering from your long flight.
- Monday, 11/9 – Our Private YK2B driver will meet you at your hotel, late morning, to bring you down to the historic town of Beaune in the heart of Burgundy’s Cote d’Or – golden hillsides.
- You will arrive at the historic La Maison du Bastion, your home for the next seven nights, nestled up against the medieval ramparts of Beaune. Built in the late 1800s as a fishing lodge, renovated to high standard with six bedrooms, each with private, modern bathroom (walk-in shower). The entire lodge and four-acre gardens are our group’s to enjoy for the week, including two kitchens, a comfortable salon for relaxing, an outdoor terrace, and only a seven-minute walk into the heart of Beaune.
- “Welcome to Burgundy” dinner together at one of our favorite restaurants in Beaune.
- Tuesday, 11/10 – Morning visit to the “Hospices de Beaune” – built in 1433 as the first charity hospital in Europe to care for the poor. Afternoon for your own exploration of your “home town” for the week.
- Wednesday, 11/11 – A day exploring Pommard on “Le Jour d’Armistice” – Armistice day. Join Carolyn and Ken in their home village, on the day when all of France celebrates the ending of WWI.
- Experience the morning ceremony at Pommard’s war memorial, as the Mayor of Pommard leads the commemoration, and the children of the village present the wreaths to those who served and gave all.
- Lunch together at Calabria Risto for specialty pizzas.
- Dessert “Chez Thompson” – followed by a peak into their wine cellar. 😊
- Thursday, 11/12 – Private full-day wine tour to include both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Guided by a regional wine expert from “Les Chemins de Bourgogne,” with lunch included.
- You will walk to “Hotel Solstice” – just 5-minutes from your house – to arrive at the hotel reception by 9:15 am, where you will be greeted by your guide for the day.
- Friday, 11/13 – Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction festivities begin. Evening transport to Pommard for the “Bailliage de Pommard” Gala Celebration Dinner. Options for the day include:
- Exploration of the town on your own
- Possibility to visit the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne. https://www.citeclimatsvins-bourgogne.com/en/cite-in-beaune/
- Wine auction weekend festivities begin in Beaune in the afternoon. The entire town is transformed into a pedestrian-friendly celebration!
- 6:45 pm transport to Pommard for “Le Bailliage de Pommard” Gala Dinner, with Bailliage members (Carolyn and Ken) as your hosts.
- Transport to return to “La Maison du Bastion” around midnight.
- Saturday, 11/14 – Wine Auction festivities continue. – “Village Bourguignon” is open all day and festivities continue long into the evening. Events throughout the day include the running of the half-marathon in the morning, wine bottle opening competitions, arts and crafts market, local culinary specialties, wine tastings, and street performers from all over France.
- Sunday, 11/15 – Wine Auction festivities continue.
- 11:00 am Mass at Notre Dame Basilica, followed by procession and parade.
- 2:00 pm – The Wine Auction takes place in the Market hall. – Spectators gather to watch the proceedings just outside the auction hall on the big screen at Place de la Halle.
- Final casual dinner together in Beaune – an opportunity to celebrate our week in La Belle Bourgogne. (Restaurant TBD)
- Monday, 11/16 – Private transport to Paris, for your final night at l’Hotel Les Matins de Paris departs at 10:00 am.
- Tuesday, 11/17 – Depart for the USA (or some guests may elect to extend their time in Paris).
Note that during your stay in Beaune, your kitchen will be amply stocked with fresh and prepared foods that will allow you to assemble “apero” snacks and light meals to enjoy in the comfort of home, should you prefer this as an alternative to dining out at one of the many local bistrots or restaurants.
Round-trip ground transportation from Paris to Beaune, as well as for all excursion activities while in Burgundy, is included. Airfare is not included.
Spaces on this unique excursion will fill quickly. Please get in touch with us today!