A small-group journey. May 2027. Southern Burgundy.
My Life in Burgundy
Six days and five nights 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 idea
This 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 ten to fourteen of us, will live a little of that life together. No rushing between five regions. No coach-tour checklist. One place, known deeply.
A taste of what we are shaping
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.
Who it is for
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.
What we can tell you now
When: May 2027
Where: Southern Burgundy, based around Mâcon, Tournus, and Cluny
Length: Six days, five nights
Group size: Up to fourteen 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.
How the waitlist works
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 fourteen.
No payment. No obligation.
Waitlist members hear everything first.
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.
Afternoon
Private transfer from Mâcon-Loché TGV to our lodging, in two coordinated pickup windows.
Guest ArrivalsAfternoon
Time to unpack, wander the grounds, and grab a coffee before things kick off.
Check-In & Settle In Evening
A first round of introductions, a look ahead at the week, and our first taste of the region.
Welcome AperitifEvening
A relaxed, regional meal at the lodging or nearby, nothing too formal. Consider it the opening line, not the climax.
Welcome Dinner 
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.
Morning
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.
Estate Visit & TastingMidday
A meal prepared by our chef, served among the vines when the weather allows, paired with local Chardonnay.
Vineyard LunchAfternoon
A contrasting property for a comparative tasting: different appellation, different style, same obsession with getting it right.
Second Estate VisitEvening
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.
Free Evening
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.
Morning
A guided walk up the rock formation for those who want it, and a gentler viewpoint version for those who don't.
Roche de SolutréMidday
Something simple and local, near Solutré or back at the lodging.
Regional LunchAfternoon
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.
Free TimeEvening
Included, unhurried, and a good excuse to compare notes on the week so far.
Regional Dinner 
Day FourMarket Day, Chef's Table
Cluny's market, our chef, and a hands-on cooking class that turns into lunch. This is the day the group really comes together.
Morning
We meet our chef and walk the market together, learning what's in season and why it matters. Guests help select a few of the day's ingredients, though the essentials are preordered so lunch doesn't hinge on market luck.
Cluny MarketLate Morning
Small teams, one chef, at least one assistant, and a lot of flour on the counters.
Cooking ClassMidday
Everyone eats what everyone made, at one long table, with regional wine and no rush to clear the plates.
Collective LunchEvening
Another substantial midday meal means another light evening. Wander into town for a bite, order something simple at the lodging, or just enjoy the quiet: the evening is loose by design.
Free Evening
Day FiveFrom Stone to Story
Our Romanesque day. We trace the evolution of Romanesque architecture from ruin to masterpiece, with a specialist guide alongside us the whole way.
Morning
The remains of what was once the largest church in the Christian world. We look at what's left and talk about how it was built.
Cluny AbbeyLate Morning
A former Cluniac priory chapel with 12th-century murals that are, frankly, a bit of a jaw-dropper.
Chapelle des Moines, Berzé-la-VilleMidday
A reserved group lunch, two or three courses, with wine kept light so the afternoon stays comfortable.
Lunch in ChapaizeEarly Afternoon
A rural Romanesque church, intact and unfussy, that connects the dots back to Cluny.
Saint-Martin de ChapaizeLate Afternoon
The day's architectural finale: nave, narthex, and crypt, access permitting.
Saint-Philibert, TournusEvening
Our chef again, this time for a refined regional send-off with carefully chosen Burgundy wines and a few closing words.
Farewell Dinner
Day SixUntil Next Time
No grand finale scheduled, just breakfast, goodbyes, and a smooth ride to the train.
Morning
Take your time.
Breakfast & CheckoutMorning
Two coordinated transfers to Mâcon-Loché TGV or Mâcon-Ville, timed for reliable onward travel.
Departure TransfersNo payment. No obligation.
Waitlist members hear everything first.
FAQ
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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: up to fourteen guests.
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No problem at all. There is no commitment, and you can leave the list anytime.
“Tripologiste helped me better see the history, beauty and amazing tastes of Burgundy. From beginning to end, this trip ranks in the top 5 for my world travels.”
Your seat at the table
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We are Jonas and Paul, two friends who plan trips for a living and happen to live in Burgundy. If you have read our story, you know the rest. If you have not, meet us here.
