Chambolle-Musigny: Wine Routes and Heritage

Chambolle-Musigny combines Burgundian architectural history with winegrowing, protected landscapes and several named routes. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in the village, you can plan your trip around your interests in wine, history or hiking. Conditions vary for winery visits: some are by appointment, while for others you should check reservation requirements and availability in advance.

Wine Landscapes and Routes

The Climats of Chambolle-Musigny were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of “Les Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne” in 2015. The landscape is also shaped by protected areas: the Combe of Chambolle-Musigny was designated a protected site in 1934, and a significant part of the forested areas has been part of the European Natura 2000 network since 1992.

The GR® de Pays des Grands Crus runs for 87 kilometres through 29 renowned wine villages, including Chambolle-Musigny. The Chemin de Compostelle from Langres to Cluny also passes through the village. The Voie des Vignes runs along paths, local roads and departmental roads through Chambolle-Musigny and other wine villages of the Côte de Nuits; check current route conditions before setting out. Another route, “Autour du Clos de Vougeot”, leads as far as Chambolle-Musigny.

The Sentier Batier starts in Chambolle-Musigny, the starting point for a challenging 52-kilometre hike between Dijon and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Here too, you should check conditions before your hike. The long version of the village walk leaves Chambolle-Musigny via a cycle route and offers views of Clos Vougeot and terraced vineyards.

Sainte-Barbe Church and Village Walk

Sainte-Barbe Church was built between 1500 and 1506 in the Burgundian Gothic style. Its wall paintings cover more than 70 square metres; the oldest depictions date from 1539. The church was designated a historic monument on 21 November 1896 and listed again as a historic monument on 10 November 1928.

The village walk takes you past various architectural and artistic features. The route leads to Chalet Montille, a building in the style of Napoleon III, with red imitation brickwork, carved wooden balconies and a small tower at the rear topped with glazed tiles. A fountain on rue Caroline Aigle is also a stop on the walk. A polychrome statue of Saint Barbara is set into the wall on rue Sainte-Barbe.

Château de Chambolle is a 19th-century building and the property of Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier. Château de Chambolle-Musigny is a winery at 2 rue de Vergy. A path from the edge of the village leads to the chapel; it is about a ten-minute walk from Château de Chambolle.

Winery Visits and Events

At Boursot Père & Fils, a member of the family accompanies the winery visit and wine tasting. The visit includes, among other things, the geological map of Chambolle-Musigny and seven wines. Check reservation requirements and availability before your visit. Domaine Amiot-Servelle welcomes visitors by prior appointment for wine tastings in its cellar at 34 rue Caroline Aigle. The cellar of Domaine Digioia-Royer is in the centre of the village, where cellar tours and wine tastings are offered. Confirm your chosen activity before you arrive.

Chambolle-Musigny hosted the Saint-Vincent Tournante in 1938, 1954, 1979 and 2003. The village is also the starting point for the half-marathon every year and a stage of the Marathon des Grands Crus. Check the dates and route for the relevant edition before your trip.

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