<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever wondered what it's like to cycle through the heart of France's wine country, surrounded by stunning vineyards and charming villages? Want to know how to plan the perfect self-guided bike tour in one of the most picturesque regions of France? Ready to discover the secret spots and local delights that only a bike can help you find?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dive into our latest episode, "Biking Burgundy: Vineyards, Villages &amp; Vistas," where Annie Sargent sits down with Howard Kantoff to explore his cycling adventure through Burgundy. Starting in the vibrant city of Dijon, Howard takes us on a journey across rolling hills, past ancient vineyards, and into the heart of Burgundy's historic villages.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He shares essential tips for planning your bike tour, from choosing the best routes to uncovering the top places to indulge in the region's famed wines and gastronomy. This episode is more than just a travel guide; it's an invitation to experience the joy of discovering Burgundy at your own pace, on two wheels.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just someone who loves a good adventure story, "Biking Burgundy" offers a unique blend of travel insights, personal anecdotes, and practical advice. So, are you ready to pedal your way through the beauty and culture of Burgundy? Click play and let the adventure begin!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Table of Contents for this Episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;nav&gt; &lt;ul class="ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1"&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1" title="Today on the podcast" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Today_on_the_podcast"&gt; Today on the podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2" title="Podcast supporters" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Podcast_supporters"&gt; Podcast supporters&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3" title="The magazine segment" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#The_magazine_segment"&gt; The magazine segment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4" title= "Planning the Trip: From Dream to Reality" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Planning_the_Trip_From_Dream_to_Reality"&gt; Planning the Trip: From Dream to Reality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5" title= "The French Countryside: The Journey Begins" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#The_French_Countryside_The_Journey_Begins"&gt; The French Countryside: The Journey Begins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6" title="Taking a bike on the train" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Taking_a_bike_on_the_train"&gt; Taking a bike on the train&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7" title="Unexpected Challenges" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Unexpected_Challenges"&gt; Unexpected Challenges&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8" title= "The logistics of bringing your own bike" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#The_logistics_of_bringing_your_own_bike"&gt; The logistics of bringing your own bike&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9" title= "10 favourite things on this trip" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#10_favourite_things_on_this_trip"&gt; 10 favourite things on this trip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10" title="The stops along the trip" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#The_stops_along_the_trip"&gt; The stops along the trip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11" title= "Biking with panniers and few things" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Biking_with_panniers_and_few_things"&gt; Biking with panniers and few things&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12" title="Length of journey each day" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Length_of_journey_each_day"&gt; Length of journey each day&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13" title= "Stopping for a visit of the Abbey de Cluny" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Stopping_for_a_visit_of_the_Abbey_de_Cluny"&gt; Stopping for a visit of the Abbey de Cluny&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14" title="Ouche Valley" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Ouche_Valley"&gt; Ouche Valley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15" title= "Barge and bike trips are popular in Burgundy" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Barge_and_bike_trips_are_popular_in_Burgundy"&gt; Barge and bike trips are popular in Burgundy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16" title= "Exploring the Véloroute Voie des Vignes" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Exploring_the_Veloroute_Voie_des_Vignes"&gt; Exploring the Véloroute Voie des Vignes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17" title= "A Journey Through France’s Biking Infrastructure" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#A_Journey_Through_Frances_Biking_Infrastructure"&gt; A Journey Through France’s Biking Infrastructure&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18" title="Abbaye de Cluny" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Abbaye_de_Cluny"&gt; Abbaye de Cluny&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19" title="Self-guided vs Guided Tour" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Self-guided_vs_Guided_Tour"&gt; Self-guided vs Guided Tour&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20" title= "Culinary Adventures and Accommodation Insights" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Culinary_Adventures_and_Accommodation_Insights"&gt; Culinary Adventures and Accommodation Insights&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21" title="Experiencing the EuroVélo 6" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Experiencing_the_EuroVelo_6"&gt; Experiencing the EuroVélo 6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22" title= "What type of bike did he use?" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#What_type_of_bike_did_he_use"&gt; What type of bike did he use?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23" title="Advice for Future Cyclists" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Advice_for_Future_Cyclists"&gt; Advice for Future Cyclists&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24" title="Stressful car trip" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Stressful_car_trip"&gt; Stressful car trip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25" title="Thank you, patrons!" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Thank_you_patrons"&gt; Thank you, patrons!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26" title="Zoom with Patrons" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Zoom_with_Patrons"&gt; Zoom with Patrons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27" title="Marais Tour Review" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Marais_Tour_Review"&gt; Marais Tour Review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28" title="New Food Tour in Paris" href="https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#New_Food_Tour_in_Paris"&gt; New Food Tour in Paris&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2"&gt;&lt;a class= "ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29" title="Next week on the podcast" href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/?post_type=transcript&amp;p=16401&amp;preview=true#Next_week_on_the_podcast"&gt; 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Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

Burgundy Self-Guided Bike Tour, Episode 487

MAR 31, 202456 MIN
Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Burgundy Self-Guided Bike Tour, Episode 487

MAR 31, 202456 MIN

Description

Ever wondered what it's like to cycle through the heart of France's wine country, surrounded by stunning vineyards and charming villages? Want to know how to plan the perfect self-guided bike tour in one of the most picturesque regions of France? Ready to discover the secret spots and local delights that only a bike can help you find?

Dive into our latest episode, "Biking Burgundy: Vineyards, Villages & Vistas," where Annie Sargent sits down with Howard Kantoff to explore his cycling adventure through Burgundy. Starting in the vibrant city of Dijon, Howard takes us on a journey across rolling hills, past ancient vineyards, and into the heart of Burgundy's historic villages.

He shares essential tips for planning your bike tour, from choosing the best routes to uncovering the top places to indulge in the region's famed wines and gastronomy. This episode is more than just a travel guide; it's an invitation to experience the joy of discovering Burgundy at your own pace, on two wheels.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just someone who loves a good adventure story, "Biking Burgundy" offers a unique blend of travel insights, personal anecdotes, and practical advice. So, are you ready to pedal your way through the beauty and culture of Burgundy? Click play and let the adventure begin!

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