Nantoux – Wine Country, Dry-Stone Heritage and Culture

If you’re looking for a hotel in Nantoux, it helps to consider what makes the village distinctive: three valleys, vineyards on the slopes, dry-stone heritage and a 16th-century church. Wine tastings and seasonally curated menus round out the experience.

Landscape and Hiking

Nantoux lies at the junction of three valleys: the valley of the Ruisseau de la Combe, the Ruisseau de Rouhot and the Ruisseau de Dessous la Velle. The terrain is deeply incised. Around Nantoux, vineyards on the slopes alternate with wooded areas; varied vegetation shapes the landscape on the Montagne de la Chaume.

The GR 7 crosses the territory of Nantoux, providing a clear link to hiking. While the trail establishes the hiking theme, the valleys, vineyards, woods and Montagne de la Chaume shape the landscape itself. This distinction helps you consider hiking as an activity and the surroundings as a travel attraction in their own right.

Church and Dry-Stone Heritage

The Église Saint-Benigne in Nantoux is a 16th-century church and an example of Gothic architecture from that period. The slopes around Nantoux are also home to meurgers, retaining walls and a cabotte, all part of the area’s dry-stone heritage. Local cultural heritage thus includes both a named church building and various features of the slopes.

At an event in Nantoux on 12 October 2024, participants were able to restore dry-stone walls and cabottes under the guidance of a stonemason and discover the typical natural environment of the Beaunois landscape. As a concrete example, the event brought together traditional restoration work and an experience of the Beaunois countryside.

Wine Tastings and Appellations

For planning purposes, the two tasting options can be distinguished by their setting: Domaine Charles François & Fils in Nantoux offers a wine tasting that can be booked in its tasting cellar; at Earl Éric Montchovet, the tasting takes place at the winery at 7 Rue Léonard, 21190 Nantoux. Arrange the details before your visit.

Earl Éric Montchovet features the Bourgogne-aligoté, Bourgogne-hautes-côtes-de-beaune, Pommard, Monthélie, Beaune and Puligny-montrachet appellations. The availability of individual appellations may vary. If you’re interested in specific wines, you can ask about them when arranging your tasting.

Seasonal Menus and Other Places

At La Table de Pauline in Nantoux, menus are created in keeping with the seasons and the products available at the time; they are presented as fresh and authentic. Several set menus pair a Burgundian menu with three, six or nine Burgundy wines, priced at 39, 49 and 65 euros, respectively. The number of wines is the clear distinction between the three options; each includes a Burgundian menu. The options may change, so check the current offering before making plans.

The Arboretum de Nantoux is located at Rue sous la Velle, 21190 Nantoux. Alongside the slopes described above and the Montagne de la Chaume, it is another named place connected with nature.

Discover more destinations: Chassagne-Montrachet, Flagey-Échézeaux, Vandenesse-En-Auxois, Gilly-Lès-Cîteaux, Meursanges, Corcelles-Les-Arts, Poncey-Sur-L'ignon, Beurizot.

For the broader travel overview: Cote-Dor.