12 days in Dijon, Beaune & Lyon Itinerary

Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.

Venture out of the city with trips to Champagne Nicolo & Paradis (in Arsonval), Nigloland, Parc D'Attractions & Hotel (in Dolancourt) and Mémorial Charles De Gaulle (in Colombey-les-deux-Eglises). Dedicate the 31st (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Musee Magnin, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Tour Philippe le Bon, and admire the landmark architecture of Hotel de Vogue.

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Houston, USA to Dijon is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Houston to Dijon is 7 hours. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Houston in October: high temperatures in Dijon hover around 62°F and lows are around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can drive to Beaune.

The Wine Capital of the Burgundy region in the Côte-d'Or department, Beaune is a walled city with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras in eastern France.

Take a break from Beaune with a short trip to Abbaye de Fontenay in Montbard, about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, learn about winemaking at Patriarche Pere & Fils, browse the exhibits of Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Getting from Dijon to Beaune by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In October in Beaune, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, stop by Soierie Saint-Georges, then don't miss a visit to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, and then make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon.

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Getting from Beaune to Lyon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in November, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.