5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Burgundy region by car, starting from Paris:

Day 1:

  • Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to the city of Dijon, the capital of Burgundy.
  • Spend the morning exploring the historic Old Town and the famous Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy.
  • In the afternoon, visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, which houses an impressive collection of art from the 15th to the 20th century.
  • Check into a hotel in Dijon for the night.

Day 2:

  • Spend the morning visiting the town of Beaune and its famous Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Chalon-sur-Saône and take a walk along the Saône river.
  • Return to Dijon and stay in the same hotel for the night.

Day 3:

  • Spend the morning exploring the town of Vézelay and its famous Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Avallon and its famous ramparts.
  • Check into a hotel in Avallon for the night.

Day 4:

  • Spend the morning visiting the town of Auxerre and its famous Cathedral of St. Étienne.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Chablis and its famous vineyards.
  • Return to Avallon and stay in the same hotel for the night.

Day 5:

  • Spend the morning exploring the town of Clamecy and its famous canal.
  • Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.