Burgundy vineyards: helicopter experience

Burgundy vineyards: an introduction

From Paris, fly over the Seine Valley, the Royal Forests and the Morvan hills to reach Burgundy’s Grands Crus on board a private helicopter.
An immersive day in an exceptional wine-growing heritage, between medieval villages, mythical hillsides and tailor-made tastings.

AEROAFFAIRES offers you a round-trip flight during the day, designed around overflights, meetings with winemakers and the discovery of the region’s most prestigious appellations.

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Practical information about the helicopter experience in Burgundy

One-way flight – 1h10 from Paris

  • Welcome to our private terminal at theParis heliport (Issy-les-Moulineaux)

  • Overflight of the Eiffel Tower, Jardin du Luxembourg, Orly airport

  • Aerial view of Fontainebleau forest and château, Seine valley, Joigny, Auxerre, Vézelay, Saulieu, château de Chailly

  • Landing at Beaune Challanges, in the heart of the vineyards

Stopover – 2h30 to 3h on site

  • Welcome by the Beaune team, warm and expert

  • Possible visit to the Hospices de Beaune

  • Meeting with winemakers, cellar tour, Grands Crus tasting

  • Gastronomic lunch at one of the region’s starred wineries or restaurants

  • Optional video souvenir of the flight (sent by email after the experience)

Return flight – 1h10 to Paris

  • Flight over the Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits: Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Gevrey-Chambertin

  • View of Pouilly-en-Auxois, Semur-en-Auxois, Époisses, Chablis, Sens, Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

  • Return via Vincennes, Bercy, Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower

  • Landing in Paris – Issy-les-Moulineaux

Sightseeing flights from Beaune

You can also extend your experience with a sightseeing flight from Beaune.
Your pilot will show you the Côte d’Or’s most beautiful wine-growing landscapes.

Choice of itineraries:

  • 20 minutes: Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny, Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Beaune and its Hospices

  • 30 minutes: Côte de Beaune + Côte de Nuits: Nuits-St-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Gevrey-Chambertin

  • 40 minutes: All the vineyards + Dijon, its historic center, the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Notre-Dame, the coulée verte…

Each passenger sits window-side, for optimum visibility.

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Location & helicopter access in Burgundy

Paris Heliport – Issy-les-Moulineaux (Valérie-André)

  • IATA Code: JDP

  • ICAO Code: LFPI

  • Altitude: 34 meters (112 feet)

  • Runway: orientation 06/24, dimensions 350 m x 50 m, grass surface

  • Surface area: approx. 6 hectares

  • Manager: Paris Aéroport (ADP Group)

  • Address: 4 avenue de la Porte de Sèvres, 75015 Paris

  • Access: 15 minutes from central Paris, accessible by tramway T2 (Suzanne Lenglen station) or metro line 8 (Balard station)

  • Use:

    • Private and sightseeing flights

    • Business flights

    • Medical flights (Sécurité Civile base – Dragon 75)

    • Institutional flights (police, gendarmerie, army)

Beaune-Challanges aerodrome

  • ICAO code: LFGF

  • Altitude: 200 meters (656 feet)

  • Runways:

    • Asphalt runway 02/20: 910 m x 30 m

    • 02/20 grass runway: 860 m x 50 m

  • Surface area: approx. 43 hectares

  • Manager: Ville de Beaune (operated by Aéroclub Beaunois)

  • Address: Route de Seurre, 21200 Beaune

  • Radio frequency: 119.910 MHz (self-information)

  • Equipment:

    • Remote-controlled lighting (PCL) for night VFR flights

    • AVGAS 100LL refuelling station

  • Activities:

    • Light aviation, microlights, helicopters

    • Flying school (PPL, LAPL, night VFR)

    • Tourist and business flights

  • Special features:

    • Located 4 km east of Beaune, partly in the commune of Ruffey-lès-Beaune

    • Direct access to Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits vineyards

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Recommendations on Burgundy vineyards

Where to eat in Burgundy

On site, AEROAFFAIRES offers you a selection of discreet and refined addresses, where local gastronomy is expressed to the full.
You can opt for a lunch at a winery, often with a small group, accompanied by vintages from the plots you’ve flown over.
Another option is a renowned Beaune restaurant, such as Michelin-starred Loiseau des Vignes.
Each menu is designed in harmony with the wines of the region, to extend the oenological experience onto the plate.

Where to stay in and around Beaune

To extend the escapade, AEROAFFAIRES can organize an overnight stay in a charming hotel or a Relais & Châteaux in the heart of the vineyards.
Our preferred options includeHôtel Le Cep, in the heart of Beaune, with spa and private cellar, or Château de Pommard, which offers suites overlooking the vines.
Confidential establishments such as La Maison Lameloise in Chagny or Domaine de Rymska in the Burgundy countryside offer warm hospitality and authentic surroundings.
These stays can include a second flight, an in-depth cellar tour or an evening gastronomic experience.

Recommendations & conditions

  • Best period: May to October (or September for grape harvest)

  • Maximum weight per passenger: 110 kg

  • Not accessible within 48 hours of scuba diving

  • Not recommended after the 7th month of pregnancy without a medical certificate.

Book your flight at Burgundy vineyards: helicopter experience with AEROAFFAIRES

AEROAFFAIRES offers you an exclusive helicopter experience in the heart of Burgundy’s vineyards. Each flight is entirely private, with tailor-made planning: personalized itinerary, visits to confidential estates, gourmet lunch, private transfers and top-of-the-range accommodation options.

Contact us for a personalized quotation and let us guide you through an immersion between great wines, wine-making know-how and the French art of living.

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Burgundy vineyards: a little history

Winegrowing Burgundy is structured around precise climats, patiently delineated over the centuries.
From the Hospices de Beaune to the dry-stone walls and limestone cellars, everything here speaks of time and excellence.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this mosaic of plots tells a story of balance between soil, light, grape variety and human hand.
A territory that can be fully embraced by flying over it.

  • Which Burgundy vineyards can you fly over or visit?

    The flight offers an exceptional view of the Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits, two emblematic terroirs classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
    You can fly over and, depending on the program, visit the famous villages and appellations:
    Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Chassagne-Montrachet, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Gevrey-Chambertin
    Visits to partner estates are included or optional, with private tastings and personalized explanations of climates, vintages and viticultural practices.

  • How many passengers can the helicopter accommodate?

    The helicopter most often used for this experience is the AS 355 twin-turbine, comfortable and safe, with seating for up to 5 passengers.
    If you’re traveling with a larger group, other models like theEC 135 or the Dauphin AS 365 are available on request, with a capacity of 6 to 8 passenger seats. All aircraft are certified for VIP private flights, with panoramic configuration for each seat.

  • Is the flight subject to weather conditions?

    Yes, like all helicopter flights, this experience is subject to weather conditions. In the event of unfavorable conditions (strong winds, poor visibility, thunderstorms), the flight may be postponed to a later date, depending on your availability.
    AEROAFFAIRES stays in constant contact with the weather teams and informs you in advance of any possible adjustments.

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