ne of French Promise Founder, Philip Haslett's expertise areas are his wine tasting tours in Burgundy. Having spent some of the most important years of his career as a tour guide, balloon pilot, and barge captain in Burgundy, we can confidently say you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who knows the region better than Philip. Whether it's searching for the famous Bourgogne truffle through wild forests with trained dogs or taking an iconic Citroen 2CV driving tour of the local vineyards, Philip and his team of local guides will orchestrate every detail.

Delight in hand-delivered picnics along your trail or a sumptuous meal in a famous chateaux. Discover Burgundy's gastronomy with a hands on cooking class with famous Michelin-starred chef or simply indulge on the local treats of blackcurrant cream or gingerbread. Whether you prefer exploring by car, biking through vineyards, cruising on a luxury hotel barge, or even hot air ballooning, Burgundy has something special for everyone. It can be part of a journey to the South of France, a week-long adventure, or a continuation of a Champagne-to-Loire Valley road trip.

And let's not forget about Beaune! Not only can you discover the world's finest wines through the wine trail, but also its historical natural heritage from: the famous Hospices de Beaune and its Hotel Dieu, the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot, or the Chateau of Germolles and its famous Abbeys.

One of our great frustrations when we see Burgundy promoted as a destination is how the focus seems to revolve entirely around wine, mustard, Beaune, and Dijon. While these are indeed essential parts of the region, they are far from everything it has to offer. In fact, we’d go so far as to say they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Come and discover this fabulous region of Burgundy, and let yourself be away carried by the region's countless treasures from gothic and romanesque masterpieces, charming medieval villages to world-class wines.