A small-group journey. May 2027. Southern Burgundy.
My Life in Burgundy
Five to six days in the villages, vineyards, and kitchens of southern Burgundy (Mâcon, Tournus, Cluny, Solutré), shown to you the way we would show a close friend.
No payment. No obligation.
Waitlist members hear everything first.
The ideaA taste of what we are shapingWho it is forWhat we can tell you nowHow the waitlist worksThis one is personal. Paul was born in Burgundy, and this is the trip he has always wanted to share: not the Burgundy of the guidebooks, but the one he grew up in. Slow mornings, Romanesque stone, long lunches that turn into afternoons, and winemakers who pour like they are glad you came.
For a few days in May 2027, a small group, just eight to twelve of us, will live a little of that life together. No rushing between five regions. No coach-tour checklist. One place, known deeply.
The itinerary is still coming together, but here is the shape of it:
The Romanesque trail: the great abbey at Cluny, the abbey-church of Tournus, and the quiet chapels in between
The Roche de Solutré and the country around Mâcon, on foot for those who want it
The vineyards and the table: tastings with growers, and meals built around them
A hands-on cooking class, the kind you carry home in your hands
Room to breathe, plus a few optional add-ons (a longer hike, an extra visit) for the days you want more
We will share the finished day-by-day with waitlist members before anyone else.
A handful of travelers, couples or solo, first-timers or returners, who would rather understand one corner of France than photograph ten. If you like your days unhurried, your meals long, and your hosts close at hand, you will feel at home here.
When: May 2027
Where: Southern Burgundy, based around Mâcon, Tournus, and Cluny
Length: Five to six nights
Group size: Eight to twelve guests
Pace: Unhurried, with optional add-ons
Price and full itinerary: Being finalized. Waitlist members are the first to see them.
Status: Not yet open for booking. The waitlist is how you get first access when it is.
Join. Leave your name and email below. No payment, no commitment.
Stay close. You will get the details as they firm up, plus an invitation to a members-only preview (we are planning a small online session to walk through the trip and answer questions).
First in line. When booking opens, waitlist members get priority access before we announce it publicly, and spots are limited to twelve.
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.A Likely Itinerary
Day OneArrive & Settle In
We gather in southern Burgundy and start easing into the rhythm of the week. No rush, no agenda beyond getting comfortable and meeting the people we'll be sharing a table with for the next six days.
Guest ArrivalsAfternoon
Private transfer from Mâcon-Loché TGV to our lodging, in two coordinated pickup windows.
Check-In & Settle In Afternoon
Time to unpack, wander the grounds, and grab a coffee before things kick off.
Welcome AperitifEvening
A first round of introductions, a look ahead at the week, and our first taste of the region.
Welcome Dinner Evening
A relaxed, regional meal at the lodging or nearby, nothing too formal. Consider it the opening line, not the climax.
Day TwoChardonnay Country
Solutré, Fuissé, Vergisson: some of the most storied Chardonnay terroir anywhere, and we spend the day walking through it, tasting it, and eating in the middle of it.
Landscape & GeologyMorning
An introduction to the limestone and rock formations that shape everything that grows here.
Estate Visit & TastingMorning
A vineyard walk and cellar visit at a family-owned estate, with a private tasting and a real conversation about soil, exposure, and winemaking choices.
Vineyard LunchMidday
A meal prepared by our chef, served among the vines when the weather allows, paired with local Chardonnay.
Second Estate VisitAfternoon
A contrasting property for a comparative tasting: different appellation, different style, same obsession with getting it right.
Free EveningEvening
After a lunch like that and two tastings, the evening is yours to spend however you like. Light supper, a walk, an early night: no plan required.
Day ThreeSlow Burgundy
A lighter day, on purpose. The Roche de Solutré, some quiet time, and the freedom to choose your own adventure for the afternoon.
Landscape & GeologyMorning
An introduction to the limestone and rock formations that shape everything that grows here.
Regional LunchMidday
Something simple and local, near Solutré or back at the lodging.
Free TimeAfternoon
Options on offer: the pool or garden, a trip into Cluny or Mâcon, an artisan visit, or a bit more wine if you're not done yet.
Regional Dinner Evening
Included, unhurried, and a good excuse to compare notes on the week so far.
FAQ-
No. The waitlist is a free, no-obligation way to register interest and get first access. Nothing is charged and nothing is booked.
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We are finalizing both. Waitlist members hear first, before anything goes public.
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Yes. Solo travelers are very welcome alongside couples and pairs.
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Small on purpose: eight to twelve guests.
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No problem at all. There is no commitment, and you can leave the list anytime.