VISITS AND TOURS FOR GROUPS

The Châtillonnais in Burgundy

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REIMS 190 km

BEAUNE128 km

TROYES60 km

CHAUMONT60 km

LYON270 km

langreS70 km

CHÂTILLON- SUR-SEINE

PARIS 250 km

Besançon180 km

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A38 A39

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SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS

aUXERRE80 km

DIJON80 km

BAIGNEUX-LES-JUIFSBAIGNEUX-LES-JUIFS

PARIS 250 km

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THE CHÂTILLONNAIS

REACH THE CHÂTILLONNAIS

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SUMMARY P. 4/P 5 THE MUST-SEEP. 6 A LAND OF EXCELLENCE FOR BURGUNDY CREMANT P. 7 SPARKLING DAYSP. 8 IN THE HEART OF THE FUTURE PARKP. 9 THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF BURGUNDYP. 10 BETWEEN THE CHAMPAGNE AND THE BURGUNDY REGIONSP. 11 GOURMET ESCAPEP. 12 ART AND PLEASURE STAYP. 13/15 SPLENDOURS OF BURGUNDY P. 16/17 PLAN YOUR DAY P. 18/19 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Publication  : 2018Editor : Tourism Office of the Pays ChâtillonnaisPublishing director : Michèle PielinGraphic design : Studio Indelebil www.indelebil.frPrinting : ICO Imprimerie

GROUPS SERVICETOURISM OFFICE OF THE PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS1 rue du Bourg 21400 CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE

www.chatillonnais-tourisme.fr Join us !

Phone number : +33 (0)380 911 319contact@tourisme-chatillonnais.fr

Photo credits  : Thanks to the photographers who supplied illustrations for this work.Congratulations on your talent and your perception of our region.

Jean-Pierre Gurga : p. 1,3, 12auremar - Fotolia : p. 1Maison de la Forêt : p. 1Sophie Calvet : p. 1, 8Christophe Suchaut : p. 1, 6Stéphane Guinchard : p. 1, 5, 17Château de Courban : p. 1, 11Claire Jachymiak : p. 1Sonia Blanc : p. 1, 7La Calèche : p. 5Franck Lechenet : p. 12, 16Domaine Brigand : p. 1, 6, 11, 12

Château d’Ancy-le-Franc : p. 9, 15Abbaye-de-Fontenay : p. 15Site du Côté des Renoir : p. 15Christian Labeaune : p. 13Jacques Blanchard : p. 4Laurie Voizeux : p. 19Domaine Bouhélier : p. 2, 14Abbaye du Val des Choues : p. 5Office de Tourisme de Semur-en-Auxois : p. 14Association Esprit des Loups Polaires : p. 7Restaurant l’Arlequin : p. 14Château de Montigny-sur-Aube : p. 4, 10, 12, 15, 17

Between Burgundy and Champagne,

just a few strides from major sites,

the Châtillonnais gives you another taste

of Burgundy, the one of the Cremants with

shades of Champagne, the one with worldwide

known treasures, such as the famous Vix vase,

the one you were expecting, full of history

and naturally generous.

This brochure will let you discover…

- Guided tour offers in Châtillon-sur-Seine

conceived by the Tourism Office.

- Planned days to emblematic sites for a perfect

discovery of our region.

- A 100% Châtillonnais stay.

- A 6-day stay to see everything.

- According to your choice, unmissable and

original services to create your customized stay.

Contact us! The group service of the Pays

Châtillonnais Tourism Office is at your disposal

to support you, advise you and guide your

choices according to your expectations as well as

those of your customers.

Whatever you choose a guided tour, a planned

days program or a customized stay, we guarantee

you a high quality service so that you will keep

a great memory of your stay.

See you soon in Châtillonnais !

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per person

39 €

THE RICHES OF THE CHÂTILLONNAIS FLOURISHING HERITAGE

per person

49 €

Guided tour of Châtillon-sur-Seine, in the footsteps of the Dukes of Burgundy : from the source of the Douix to the Saint-Vorles church pass-ing by the vestiges of the Dukes of Burgundy castle, it’s a journey to the heart of the city history! Traditional lunch in a restaurant of Châtillon-sur-SeineGuided tour in the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix in Châtillon-sur-Seine which houses the biggest Greek vase of antiquity, the permanent collections unveil through the rooms, to appreciate the rich history of the Pays Châtillonnais. The Cremant route and the Ampélopsis Oenocentre in Massingy dis-tinguished with a national award for oenotourism, Ampélopsis guides you to the discovery of the Burgundy Cremant production. Guided tour of the 2000m² by the winegrower followed by a tasting of 3 Cremants of the domain.

> GUIDED TOUR OF CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE> TRADITIONAL LUNCH > MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX> AMPÉLOPSIS ŒNOCENTRE

• This price includes  : The admissions and guided tour at museumsThe traditional lunch, the wine and the coffeeThe commented visit of Châtillon-sur-Seine

Guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de VixUnmissable visit for treasure lovers, the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix which houses the biggest Greek vase of antiquity.Traditional lunch at Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearbyAn audio guided tour of the Montigny-sur-Aube castle exterior. The Montigny-sur-Aube castle combines the former beauty of an historic monument from the Renaissance surrounded by its greenery composed of water-filled moat, picturesque park and orchard-vegetable garden –both certified "noteworthy garden"- where you will discover 350 fruit varieties laid out in trellises and an entire know-how of the XIXth century gardeners.After your visit, you can taste the flavor of the moment at the "gar-deners’ table" in front of the orangery. Commented visit of the Moulin de la Fleuristerie Certified "living heritage company" & historic monument. The Moulin de la Fleuristeurie is the last center in France to produce pistils, petals, leaves and fruits of creation. The waterwill still drives the XIXth century ma-chines to supply the greatest fashion houses and decoration as Chanel, the Royal Danish Theatre, the Moulin Rouge or Lenôtre…

> MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MONTIGNY-SUR-AUBE CASTLE > BRIEF TASTING AT THE MONTIGNY-SUR-AUBE CASTLE> MOULIN DE LA FLEURISTERIE

• This price includes  : The admissions, the guided tours or audio-guided toursThe traditional lunch, the wine and the coffeeThe tasting at the Montigny-sur-Aube castle

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FLOURISHING HERITAGE

THE MUST-SEE

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY

> GUIDED TOUR OF CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE

Starting from the Tourism Office towards the source of the Douix, hotspot of European archeology, to return to the origins of Châtillon-sur-Seine, then visit the middle age, on the top of the city : breathtaking view and remarkable monuments. The Saint-Vorles church (Xth century), a treasure of the Roman art, stands alongside the vestiges of the Dukes of Burgundy castle (XIIth-XIth centuries). Finally, an inevitable stage for any pilgrim, of the Middle Age or today : the Saint-Nicolas church (XIIth-XVIth centuries). Return to the Tourism Office, that carved out its place within a splendid mansion of the XVIth century.

• Duration : 1h30

per person

4 €

GENEROUS NATURE

> CIRQUE OF THE COQUILLE> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> VAL DES CHOUES ABBEY> TASTING IN A DOMAIN

Guided walk around the Cirque of the CoquilleGuided walk around the spectacular Cirque where the Coquille stream has its source. Classified natural site, this place charged with history and legends greets an exceptional and fragile flora. Traditional lunch nearbyOpen visit of the Val des Choues abbeyLocated in the heart of the forest of the future national park, the abbey houses a museum, renovated in 2016, about nature. Its beautiful French gardens won the first prize of the parks and gardens of Burgundy. The culmination of this visit : the meal of the pack of hounds.Cremant tasting at a local producer, regularly rewarded by national awards.

• This prices includes  :Guided walk around the Cirque or the Coquille The traditional lunch, the wine, the coffeeThe admission at the Val des Choues abbeyThe Cremant tasting in a domain

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42 €

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per person

51 €

The Cremant route from the Oenocentre Ampelopsis (Brigand do-main) to Massingy. This is the perfect place to learn everything about the Cremant of the Châtillonnais. Distinguished with a national award of oe-notourism, this museum-interpretation center is located in a " vinée " (har-vest of wine) of the XIIth century. Guided tour of the 2000 m² by the winegrower, followed by a tasting of 3 Cremants from the domain.Traditional lunchCommented tour of the Musée du Vigneron (Bouhélier domain), in Chaumont-le-Bois, by the winegrowers and tasting. Located in a XIIth

century vineyard house, the museum houses a fine collection of tools and records.Cremant tasting at a local producer, regularly rewarded by national awards.

• This prices includes : The mentioned visit The traditional lunch, 1 bottle of Burgundy wine for 4 people and coffeeThe tastings in three domains

> OENOCENTRE AMPELOPSIS> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MUSEE DU VIGNERON> TASTING IN A DOMAIN

THE CREMANT ROUTE

A LAND OF EXCELLENCE FOR BURGUNDY CREMANT

per person

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51 € 2 2

Guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de VixGuided tour of the Vix treasure room in Châtillon-sur-Seine which houses the biggest greek vase of antiquity (VIth century B.C.). It may have contained up to 1100 liters of wine.Traditional lunch 1 or a lunch around Cremant 2 at the restaurant "le Côté Seine" in Monliot-et-Courcelles.Participation to the celebration of the fête du Cremant et du Tape Chaudron.Each year during the third saturday of March, the Cremant festival ho-nours the effervescence of the Pays Châtillonnais and of its Cremant Route. During this festival, a tradition that is more than centenary, the population once hit vigorously on cooking pots to drive away the winter and speed up the start of spring. Today, the tradition is perpetuated with twenty decorated floats, musicians from everywhere and various attrac-tions coming from the Pays Châtillonnais. A colourful parade Tasting of 3 Cremants of the Châtillonnais

• This price includes :The guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de VixThe lunch at the restaurant " Cote Seine " according to the option chosen 3 tastings of Cremant at the Fête du Cremant et du Tape Chaudron1 glass of the festival

> MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX> LUNCH AT THE RESTAURANT "LE CÔTÉ SEINE"> FÊTE DU CREMANT ET DU TAPE CHAUDRON> TASTING OF 3 CREMANTS OF THE CHÂTILLONNAIS

THE CREMANT PARTY

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SPARKLING DAYS

DANCE WITH WOLVES

> VISIT OF THE KENNEL OF THE ASSOCIATION ESPRIT DES LOUPS POLAIRES> FESTIVE LUNCH > DANCING AFTERNOON> TASTING IN A DOMAIN

per person

51 €

A commented visit of the kennel of the association Esprit des Loups Polaires and demonstration of dog team (subject to appropriate climatic conditions).Discovery of the life and of the functioning of a pack of hounds in La Ferme des Quatre Bornes that raises nordic dog breeds such as the Greenlandic and the Husky.Festive lunch in Villotte-sur-OurceDancing afternoon to the sound of the accordion at the Arlequin, the perfect place to recapture the spirit of the dancing halls, in a warm atmosphere.Cremant tasting at a local producer, regularly rewarded by national awards.

• This price includes : The mentioned visitThe festive lunch at the restaurant the ArlequinThe dancing afternoonTasting of Cremant of the Châtillonnais in a domain

BUBBLES AND GLITTER

> AMPELOPSIS OENOCENTRE> LA CALÈCHE CABARET

per person

80 €

Visit of the Ampelopsis Oenocentre in Massigny where you will dis-cover the world of Cremant in a priviledged setting. Awarded in 2011 (Na-tional award of Oenotourism), it enjoys an amazing heritage old of several centuries. After your visit you can stroll around the Garden of Bacchus that presents 120 varieties of vine. Guided tour of the 2000 m² by the winegrower and then tasting of three Cremants of the domain.Festive lunch at the cabaret La Calèche in La Chaume and a unique two-hour transformist show with exceptional artists! The show has been rewarded at the Burgundy Tourism Trophies.

Saturday night or Sunday noon, eventually in weekdays for the groups of more than 40 people

• One free place for the coach driver + one free place for 30 people• This price includes :

The guided tour by the winegrower at the Ampelopsis MuseumThe tasting of 3 CremantsThe festive lunch : appetizer, full meal, wine, coffee and sweetsThe show at the cabaret La Caleche

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PLEASURES OF NATURE

IN THE HEART OF THE FUTURE NATIONAL PARK

> LA MAISON DE LA FORÊT> GOURMET LUNCH> GUIDED HIKE

Maison de la Forêt in Leuglay : in the heart of the future national park of the Champagne and Burgundy forests, an open visit of the first Inter-pretation Centre in France created on the theme of the forest. It explains the riches and fragility of the Châtillonnais natural environments. Creative lunch on the forest in a restaurant nearby.Guided walk outdoor to better appreciate this exceptional forest envi-ronment.Various themes are proposed according to the season and to the group request : orchids – Burgundy truffle – tracks and signs of wildlife – spring flowers – trees of our forests – mushrooms – wild berries – protagonist of the forest.

• This price includes  : The admission at the Forest House The gourmet lunch on the theme of the forest, the wine and the coffeeThe guided hike

per person

45 €

LES PLUS BEAUX DÉTOURS

> GUIDED TOUR OF LANGRES> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX > GUIDED TOUR OF CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE

Guided tour of Langres : tour buses under the 3 km of ramparts and commented walk in the old city. Ranked among the fifty most beautiful cities in France, Langres reminds of a huge fortified castle at the gateway of the Champagne and Burgundy regions. Visit of the Saint-Mammès ca-thedral (XIIth century). Discovery of the cloister (XIIth century), the canoni-cal quarter and its private mansions, the Renaissance facade. Arquebus shot demonstration Gourmet lunch in a restaurant nearby Guided tour of the Museum of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix in Châtillon-sur-Seine where the famous Vix Vase is ex-hibited. The princely tomb of Vix (VIth century B.C.) revealed incomparable archeological treasure, including this greek vase, unique because of its size (1.64 m high). Today it still represents a technical and aesthetics feat.Commented tour of Châtillon-sur-Seine city. After having a break at the enigmatic source of the Douix, exceptional celtic place of worship, go to meet the Dukes of Burgundy! The Saint-Vorles church, a pre-Romanesque edifice from the Xth century and the vestiges of the ducal castle show the importance of the city in the Middle-Age. The day will end with a visit of the Saint-Nicolas church and its noteworthy stained-glass windows (XIIth-XVIth centuries).

• This price includes  : The commented visits of Langres and Châtillon-sur-SeineThe gourmet lunch, the wine and the coffeeThe guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix

per person

47 €

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OUR ANCESTORS THE GAULSLES PLUS BEAUX DÉTOURS

THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF BURGUNDY

> MUSEOPARC ALESIA> TRADITIONNAL LUNCH> COMMENTED TOUR OF THE MONT LASSOIS> MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX

Guided tour of the Museoparc Alesia in Alise-Sainte-Reine : a splen-did center of interpretation that relates the first major event of our history (52 B.C.). Indeed, the area of 1200m² allows visitor to relieve the gigantic Alesia battle and to get to know the Gaul and Roman cultures. Traditional lunch in a restaurant of Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearbyWalk at the Mont Lassois in Vix to discover the mysterious universe of Celts. Commented tour of the archeological site depending on the season. Guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix in Châtillon-sur-Seine. The pieces that are exhibited in the museum dem-onstrate the rich history of the whole region. You will have the privilege of admiring the Vix krater, the biggest greek vase of the Antiquity.

• This price includes  :The admissions and guided tours in the museumsThe traditional lunch, the aperitif, the wine and the coffeeThe commented visit of the Mont Lassois in Vix

per person

41 €

PROUD TO BE BURGUNDIAN

> FONTENAY ABBEY> LUNCH ON THE BANKS OF THE BURGUNDY CANAL> ANCY-LE-FRANC CASTLE> MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX

Guided tour of the Fontenay abbey in Marmagne. Founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard de Clairvaux, Fontenay is the oldest Cistercian abbey preserved in the world. This abbey is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.Traditional lunch on the banks of the Burgundy canalGuided tour of the Ancy-le-Franc castle. This jewel from the Renais-sance is the setting of the most important group of wall painting of the XVIth – XVIIth centuries, which makes it the rival of Fontainebleau. Guided tour of Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix in Châtillon -sur-Seine. The Vix vase constitutes the major piece of it and is the reason for its renown. It is the biggest greek vase of the Antiquity, a masterpiece with no equiva-lent. The princely tomb in which it was discovered in 1953 also contained a gold torque. At the museum, the archeological remains stand alongside piece of work that reflects the history of the Châtillonnais until the XIXth century.

• This price includes  :The guided tour mentionedThe traditional lunch on the banks of the Burgundy canal, the wine and the coffee

per person

54 €

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BETWEEN CHAMPAGNE AND BURGUNDY REGIONS

FROM CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE TO COLOMBEY-LES-DEUX-ÉGLISES > CHARLES DE GAULLE MEMORIAL

> TRADITIONAL LUNCH > MONTIGNY-SUR-AUBE CASTLE> MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX

Guided tour of the Charles de Gaulle Memorial in Collombey-les-Deux-Églises. Rediscover the history of France through a spectacular scenogra-phy centered on the important moments of the General life.Traditional lunch Audio-guided tour of the Montigny-sur-Aube castle exterior.The Montigny-sur-Aube castle combine the former beauty of an historic monument from the Renaissance surrounded by its greenery composed of water-filled moat, its picturesque park and its orchard-vegetable garden – both certified "noteworthy garden"- where you will discover 350 fruit varieties laid out in trellises and an entire know-how of the XIXth century gardeners.Guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais –Trésor de Vix in Châtillon-sur-Seine. You will go off to discover the enigmatic lady of Vix and its famous vase. The vase of Vix is a major discovery of the XXth century and this is the most emblematic object of the museum collections. The museum tour is a trip through centuries and a perfect illustration of the Pays Châtillonnais heritage.

• This price includes : The guided tour or audio-guided tour mentionedThe traditional lunch, the wine and the coffee

per person

62 €

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D971

D928

D980

D996

D971

BEAUNE128 km

LYON270 km

Besançon180 km

aUXERRE80 km

REIMS 190 km

TROYES60 km

CHAUMONT60 km

langreS70 km

PARIS 250 km

Montbard

DIJON80 km

PARIS 250 km

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A6

A31

A38 A39

A36

A26

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Alise-Sainte-Reine

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A GOURMET GETAWAY

per person

107 €

> DU CÔTÉ DES RENOIR SITE IN ESSOYES> LUNCH AT RESTAURANT GASTRONOMIQUE DU CHÂTEAU DE COURBAN>AMPELOPSIS ŒNOCENTRE

Guided tour of L’espace des Renoir in Essoyes, go to discover this world famous impressionist painter.A discovery tour of Essoyes will bring you to the workshop of the painter and finally to the graveyard where the family was laid to rest. Lunch at restaurant gastronomique du Château de Courban & Spa Nuxe****Guided tour of the Ampelopsis Oenocentre in Massingy, the per-fect place to unravel the mysteries of the Cremant. The centre received the first national award of oenotourism in 2011. The tour ends with a sparkling break with a tasting of 3 Cremants of the domain.

This price includes:The commented tours mentionedThe lunch at the gastronomic restaurant of the Courban castle, drinks includedThe tasting of 3 Cremants at the Ampelopsis Œnocentre

King prawn, salad,

citrus fruits, heart of

palm, roasted sesame

dressingOrFoie gras, crunchy

vegetables and green

cardamom emulsion

OrComposition of

garden vegetables

raw and cooked, hot

and cold

Farm fresh poultry,

finely diced morels

and small vegetables,

Chinese cabage, snow

peasSteamed turnips,

poultry broth slightly

creamy Or Medallion of veal

cooked at low temperature, mashed

potatoes, small

vegetables, hazelnut,

savory gravy

Saint Honore with

passion fruits,

shortbread, cream of

passion and lemon

grass whipped cream

OrPersonalised orange

pie, orange cream,

supreme of citrus

fruits caramel and

cardamom topping

OrAround chocolate,

praline crisp and

peanut cream

WaterOne bottle couvent

des Jacobins (Maison

Louis Jadot) for 4

people red or white

wine, coffee or tea

(for information purpose only)

STARTERS MAIN DISHES  DESSERT

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DAY 1 > VAL DES CHOUES ABBEY> TRADITIONAL LUNCH > MUSEE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRESOR DE VIX> GUIDED TOUR OF CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE

Open visit of the Val des Choues abbey.Located in the heart of the forest of the future national park, the abbey houses a museum, renovated in 2016, about nature. Its beautiful French gardens won the first prize of the parks and gardens of Burgundy. The culmination of this visit : the meal of the pack of hounds, specially done for the group.Traditional lunch at a restaurant in Châtillon-sur-SeineGuided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix in Châtillon-sur-Seine. The museum houses the biggest Greek vase of an-tiquity (1m64 high). Located in the former Notre-Dame abbey, the Museum of the Pays Châtillonnais – the Vix treasure is an unmissable visit for treasure lovers. Commented tour of Châtillon-sur-Seine. By walking along old streets, you will reach the mysterious source of the Douix and then you will get to the Saint-Vorles church, a magnificent pre-Romanesque edifice from the Xth century. Next to it, the vestiges of the ducal castle show the impor-tance of the city at the age of the Dukes of Burgundy. Finally, The day will have a break at the Saint-Nicolas church like so many pilgrim before you.Free time in the cityCatering and housing in Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearby

DAY 2 > AMPÉLOPSIS ŒNOCENTRE> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MONTIGNY-SUR-AUBE CASTLE

The Cremant route and the Ampélopsis Œnocentre (Brigand do-main) where a tour, both cultural and ludic, based on the theme of Cre-mant awaits you. The Œnocentre is composed of several exhibition rooms, a garden with a hundred varieties of different vines and a particularly charming wine cellar. In 2011, the Œnocentre was awarded by the Na-tional award for œnotourism. Guided tour of the 2000 m² by the wine-grower and then tasting of 3 Cremants of the domain. Traditional lunch in a nearby restaurantTour of the Montigny-sur-Aube castle.The Montigny-sur-Aube castle combines the former beauty of an his-toric monument (MH) from the Renaissance surrounded by its greenery composed of water-filled moat, picturesque park and orchard-vegetable garden –both certified "noteworthy garden" - where you will discover 350 fruit varieties laid out in trellises and an entire know-how of the XIXth century gardeners. An audio guided tour of the Montigny-sur-Aube castle exteriors and then, exceptionally, of the interiors of the castle in the owner’s presence. After your visit, you can taste the flavor of the moment at the "gar-deners table" in front of the orangery.

ART AND PLEASURE STAY

• This price includes:The guided tour mentioned The Cremants tastingThe full board from the lunch of the first day to the second day lunch, the wine and the coffeeThe hotel accommodation based on a double room

TWO DAYS STAY

Two days stay From

135 € per person

Two days stay

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ART AND PLEASURE STAY

DAY 1> GREETINGS BY THE TOURISM OFFICE TEAM> GUIDED TOUR OF CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MUSEUM OF THE PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – THE VIX TREASURE> VISIT OF THE KENNEL L’ESPRIT DES LOUPS POLAIRES

Welcoming and presentation of the stay by the Tourism Office team. On request, possibility of being accompanied by a guide during 6 days Guided tour of Châtillon-sur-Seine. From the source of the Douix to the Saint-Vorles church passing by the vestiges of the Dukes of Burgundy castle, it’s a journey to the heart of the city history! Traditional lunch in Châtillon-sur-Seine.Guided tour of the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de VixUnmissable visit for treasure lovers, the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix which houses the biggest Greek vase of antiquity.A commented visit of the kennel of the association Esprit des Loups Polaires and demonstration of dog team (subject to appropriate climatic conditions).Catering and housing in Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearby

SIX DAYS / FIVE NIGHTS

MAJESTIC BURGUNDY

DAY 2 >AMPELOPSIS ŒNOCENTRE>TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MAISON DE LA FORÊT>CIRQUE OF THE COQUILLE

Tour and tasting at the Ampélopsis Œnocentre in MassignyDistinguished with a national award for œnotourism, Ampélopsis guides you to the discovery of the Burgundy Cremant production. Guided tour of the 2000 m² by the winegrower followed by a tasting of 3 Cremants of the domain. Traditional lunch in the vicinity The Maison de la forêt in Leuglay : in the heart of the future national park of the Champagne and Burgundy forests, an open visit of the first Interpretation Centre in France created on the theme of the forest. It ex-plains the riches and fragility of the Châtillonnais natural environments. Commented walk around the Cirque of the Coquille in ÉtalanteCommented walk around the spectacular Cirque where the Coquille stream has its source. Classified natural site, this place charged with his-tory and legends greets an exceptional and fragile flora. Catering and housing in Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearby

Six days/five nightsFrom 510€ per person

Six days/five nights

Six days/five nights From

510 € per person

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DAY 3> MUSEOPARC ALESIA> LUNCH AT FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN> GUIDED TOUR OF SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS> MISTRAL BISCUIT FACTORY

Guided tour of the Museoparc Alesia in Alise-Sainte-ReineA splendid center of interpretation that relates the first major event of our history (52 BC). Indeed, the area of 1200 m² allows visitors to relieve the gigantic Alesia battle and to get to know the Gallic and Roman cultures. Traditional lunch in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain Spare time in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, one of the most beautiful vil-lages of France.Built around a Benedictine abbey founded in the VIIIth century, this Bur-gundian city shares its medieval story through its ramparts, its fortified gates, its cobbled streets, its houses and hotels… and also through its Anis de Flavigny (sugared anise dragee) still produced in the former abbey and which smell welcomes you when you arriveGuided tour of Semur-en-Auxois.With Lady Sandrine, guide speaker, go off to discover the medieval city. Understand its history and its monuments, its anecdotes. The time of a visit, travel through history from the Middle Ages to the present day ! (can be replaced by a trackless train tour – duration 50 min)Short stop at the biscuit factory Le mistral in Semur-en-AuxoisCatering and housing in Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearby

MAJESTIC BURGUNDY

SIX DAYS / FIVE NIGHTS

DAY 4> MUSÉE DU VIGNERON> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> VAL DES CHOUES ABBEY > DANCE EVENING

Commented tour of the Musée du Vigneron (Bouhélier domain) in Chaumont-le-Bois and Cremants tasting regularly rewarded by national awards.Traditional lunch in the vicinityOpen visit of the Val des Choues abbey in EssaroisLocated in the heart of the forest of the future national park, the abbey houses a museum, renovated in 2016, about nature. Its beautiful French gardens won the first prize of the parks and gardens of Burgundy. The culmination of this visit : the meal of the pack of hounds, specially done for the group.Dinner followed by a dance at the Arlequin dancing in Villotte-sur-OurceCatering and housing in Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearby

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DAY 5> DU CÔTÉ DES RENOIR SITE IN ESSOYES> TRADITIONAL LUNCH> MONTIGNY-SUR-AUBE CASTLE

Guided tour of L’espace des Renoir in Essoyes dedicated to the painter’s family A discovery tour in the village in order to perceive the privilege bond that joins the Renoir to Essoyes Traditional lunch in the vicinityVisit of the Montigny-sur-Aube castleThe Montigny-sur-Aube castle combines the former beauty of an historic monument from the Renaissance surrounded by its greenery composed of water-filled moat, picturesque park and orchard-vegetable garden –both certified "noteworthy garden"- where you will discover 350 fruit varieties laid out in trellises and an entire know-how of the XIXth century garden-ers. An audio guided tour of the exteriors and then, exceptionally, of the interiors of the castle in the owner’s presence. After your visit, you can taste the flavor of the moment at the "gar-deners table" in front of the orangery.Catering and housing in Châtillon-sur-Seine or nearby

DAY 6 > ANCY-LE-FRANC CASTLE> TRADITIONAL LUNCH ON THE BANKS OF THE BURGUNDY CANAL> FONTENAY ABBEY

Guided tour of the Ancy-le-Franc castle. This jewel from the Renais-sance is the setting of the most important group of wall paintings of the XVIth – XVIIth centuries, which makes it the rival of Fontainebleau. Traditional lunch on the banks of the Burgundy canal in ChassignelleGuided tour of the Fontenay abbey in Marmagne. This cisterian edi-fice founded by Bernard de Clairvaux in the XIIth century is characterized by its exceptional natural environment and its simple architecture, typical of the Roman style. This abbey is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1981.

• This price includes : The tours and tasting mentionedThe full board from the lunch of the 1st day to the 6th day lunch, the wine and the coffeeThe hotel accommodation based on a double room

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THE CHÂTILLONNAIS…

AND TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR DAY UNMISSABLE AND ORIGINAL SERVICES ADAPTED TO LARGE AND SMALL GROUPS

…WINE-MAKINGWINEGROWER MUSEUM (from 8 to 20 people)

Getaway with a local guide in the heart of the Châtillonnais vineyard:Discovery of the vine, its dry stone hut and tasting of Cremant from Burgundy!• Duration : 2 to 3 hours, at your request

AMPÉLOPSIS ŒNOCENTRE

The Œnocentre Ampélopsis offers you 4 tours on the theme of the vineyard :

- From vineyard to vineyard (groups from 10 to 20 people)

- The vineyard and its beautiful simplicity (groups from 10 to 30 people)

- The gourmet vingeyard (groups from 4 to 8 persons)

- The sparkling vineyard (groups from 10 to 15 people)• Duration : 1 day, at your request

… IN THE HEART OF THE FUTURE NATIONAL PARKTHE VAL DES CHOUES ABBEY (from 10 to 60 people)

Located in the heart of the forest, the abbey houses a museum, about hunting and nature, renovated in 2017. Its beautiful French gardens won the first prize of the parks and gardens of Burgundy. • Open visit

LA MAISON DE LA FORÊT (from 10 to 40 people)

Go on an adventure with a modern treasure hunt ! With a roadmap and a forest GPS, and try to solve mysteries! Another way to discover the forest

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… CULTURALTHE MONTIGNY-SUR-AUBE CASTLE

In 2018 the program of the Montigny-sur-Aube castle offers you four alternatives

- A simple tour (without the interiors of the castle)With an audio-guide in French or in English (from 15 people)• Duration : hour

- A simple tour with a tastingHome made fruit sorbet and biscuit (from 15 people)• Duration : 1 h 30

- A complete tour (including the interiors of the castle) With a tasting (from 15 people)• Duration : 3 h

- Discovery day tourWith an audio guided tour of the exterior, a guided tour of the orchard-vegetable garden with the chief gardener, tour of the interior, A country-style lunch, collation before departure (from 20 people)• Duration : 6 h (from 10 h 30 to 16 h 30) From the 15th of May to 30th of October

MUSÉE DU PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS – TRÉSOR DE VIX

Musée du Pays Châtillonnais – Trésor de Vix thematic guided tours

-The Museum’s collections from the protohistory to the XIXth century(groups from 10 to 40 people)• Duration : 1 h 30

-The Vix treasure (groups from 10 to 40 people)• Duration : 1 h

-The Gallo-Roman civilization (groups from 10 to 40 people)• Duration : 1 h

-The Celtic civilization and the Gallo-Roman civilization (group of 40 people or more)• Duration: 2 hours with 2 alternating groups

DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR A PERSONALISED QUOTATION !

GUIDED TOUR OF CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE

The Tourism office of the Pays Châtillonnais offers guided tour for large and small groups. These tours allows you to discover unmissable sites in Châtillon-sur-Seine : The source of the Douix, the Saint-Vorles church (Xth century) and the Saint-Nicolas church(XIIth – XVIth centuries), the vestiges of the Dukes of Burgundy castle (XIIth century), the tower of Gissey (XIVth century), the royal auditorium (XVIIth century), the private mansions…• Duration : from 45 minutes to 2 hours

… OTHERWISECARRIAGE RIDE (6 people per carriage)

Wander in the Pays Châtillonnais at the peaceful rhythm of the horse. This ride will offer you a relaxing and original cultural moment.• Duration : adjutable

L’ESPRIT DE LOUPS POLAIRES

With the Esprit des loups polaires association, you will have a chance to approach sled dogs !

Several options are available :

-Evening with a ride in dog sled and a trapper meal (from 4 to 6 people).-Half day with a visit of the kennel and demonstration of dog team.(from 8 to 40 people).-Forest survival initiation (up to 15 people)

TUSSILIIQ (up to 20 people)

The Tussiliiq association offers you to go hiking with donkeys on the paths of our region. Discover the Pays Châtillonnais in an original way ! Several option are offered : walk, hike, thematic weekend (trapper, stag roar, fishing).

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Article 1 : The Tourism Office

The Tourism Office of the Pays Châtillonnais has an authorization for trading tourism products in order to ensure the booking and the sale of all types of leisure and reception services in the Pays Châtillonnais. The objective is to facilitate the ap-proach taken by the public, by providing a vast array of services and by offering a quick and safe booking service.The tourism office ensures a service of general interest.

Article 2 : Information

This booklet constitutes the prior offer defined in the decree cited above and engage the Tourism Office. However, modifications may occur in the nature of the services. Pursuant to the decree N°94-490, should any modification be made, they shall be brought to the client’s notice in writing by the Tourism Office, prior to the conclusion of the contract.

Article 3 : Liability

The Tourism Office is liable pursuant to the Article 23 of 23rd of July 1993, which stipulates that:"Any natural or legal person who is involved in the operations mentioned in the article 1 is rightfully liable towards the purchaser for the proper perfor-mance of the obligations arising from the contract, wether these obligations are to be discharged by itself or by other agents providing a service, with-out prejudice to its right to claim against the said agents. However, all or part of this liability may be exonerated by proving that the non-execution of the contract was due either to the purchaser, or to the unpredictable and insurmountable act  of a  third  party  not  normally involved in the provision of the services stipulated in the contract, or to any circumstances beyond their control.  "

Article 4 : Booking -Payment

The booking becomes firm when we receive the deposit equal to 30% of the excursion price. In the case of a stay including an accommodation, the deposit as to be equal to 90% of the total amount of the stay : 30% when booking and an additional deposit of 60% that is due to the Tourism Office no later than 60 days before the date of the afore-mentioned stay. Any option, by phone or in writing, is only recog-nised as a taking of interest for its realisation. This does not result in a booking of the Tourist Office.Failure by the customer to pay the deposit on the agreed date is considered as having cancelled its excursion or stay. Subsequently, the service is put back on sale. Payment of the balance will take place on-site, when arriving at the Tourism Office or when re-ceiving the invoice.

Article 5 : Invoicing

The exact number of people must imperatively be reported to the Tourism Office at least 6 days prior to the excursion. Failing that, and if the number is below the re-ported one, the services will be invoiced on the basis of the number of participants reported on the voucher(s). The Tourism Office will issue a single invoice for the services as a whole.

Article 6 : Cancellation by the customer

Any cancellation must be notified to Tourism Of-fice by registered letter. The cancellation by the customers leads to, be-sides the application fees, a withholding of a certain amount that varies depending on the kind of the stay or excursion and on the date of can-cellation. Unless otherwise specified, any cancellation done : -more than 60 days before departure : the deposit will be refunded with a deduction of 35€ that cor-responds to the application fees- between 60 and 30 days before the departure : 20% of the amount of the stay per person, - between 30 and 21 days before the departure : 25% of the amount of the stay per person,- between 20 and 8 days before the departure : 50% of the amount of the stay per person,- between 7 and 2 days before departure : 90% of the amount of the stay per person,- less than 2 days before departure : 100% of the amount of services,For any booking without the accomodation, the time perios is :- between 15 and 11 days before departure : 25% of the amount of the services - between 10 and 8 days before departure : 50% of the amount of the services- between 7 and 2 days before departure : 75% of the amount of the services- less than 2 days before departure : 90% of the amount of the services - in case the group does not come : 100% of the amount of the services

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Article 7 : Voucher

Upon receipt of a written confirmation, along with a deposit, the Tourism Office will send to the cus-tomer one or several voucher, that needs to be given to the service provider(s) upon arrival.

Article 8 : Arrival – Delay

The group has to arrive at the date and time men-tioned on the voucher. In case of late or delayed arrival or a last minute impediment, the customer has to inform directly the service provider whose address and phone number appear on the voucher. There will be no reimbursement relating to the services lost due to late arrival.

Article 9 : A change made by the Tourism Office on a substantial element of the contract :

Refer to the article 101 of the general terms and conditions.

Article 10 : Cancellation by the seller

Refer to the article 102 of the general terms and conditions

Article 11 : Impediment for the seller to provide, during the stay, the services included in the con-tract :

Refer to the artice 103 of the general terms and conditions

Article 12 : Price setting and free access for groups.

Prices are calculated based on a group of mini-mum 20 people. One free access is systematically applied for 20 chargeable people (21st free, 41st and 42nd free…). The prices quoted in this brochure remain valid un-til 31/12/2018. However the conditions and prices may be subject to changes. Any possible change will be mentioned to the customer in the booking confirmation.

Article 13 : Transportation

Transportation is not included in the selling price. It has to be paid by the customer.

Article 14 : Complaint

Any complaint regarding the non-fulfilment or the improper performance of the contract must be sent to the Tourism Office, by registered letter with an acknowledgement of receipt, at the latest six days after the end of the tour.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TOURISM OFFICE OF THE PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS

- Independent association under the law of 1901

- Siret number (registration) 510 554 058 00014 – Ape code 7990 Z

- Registration number of tour and holiday operators : IM021110002

- Financial guarantee : 30 000 €Groupama Assurance – Credit8-10 rue d’Astog75008 PARIS

- E&O insurance : Groupama Grand Est 101Route de Hausbergen BP 30014 SCHILTIGHEIM 67012 Strasbourg Cedex

- HEADQUARTERS :Maison Philandrier1 rue du Bourg 21400 Châtillon-sur-Seine

GROUPS SERVICE TOURISM OFFICE OF THE PAYS CHÂTILLONNAIS1 rue du Bourg 21400 CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE

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Phone number : +33 (0)380 911 319contact@tourisme-chatillonnais.fr