Château du Clos de Vougeot
Vougeot, France
The monks’ wine estate at the heart of the Côte de Nuits, with giant medieval presses in the cellar.
The Château du Clos de Vougeot goes back to monks of Cîteaux Abbey, who assembled vineyards here from the 12th century onwards. The walled vineyard was complete by 1336, and the château came into being in 1551 when a chapel and older buildings were enlarged. Since 1944/45 it has been the seat of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, and it forms part of the Climats de Bourgogne (UNESCO World Heritage since 2015). The medieval part, with the pressing hall, four massive presses and the large cellar with eight stone pillars, can be visited on a guided tour.
Allow at least an hour for your visit; according to the operator the tour lasts at least 45 minutes, and tours in German or English are available on request. There is no wine tasting or wine sale at the château. Access is from the D974 via the Allée Léonce Bocquet, where cars and coaches can turn round in front of the château. Arrive at least an hour before closing time (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Vougeot, France
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 47.1740, 4.9570
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Le relais des Hautes CôtesCampsite8 km from Château du Clos de VougeotTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping du Lac KirCampsite17 km from Château du Clos de Vougeot · 121 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire de camping-cars Camping du Lac KirMotorhome stopover17 km from Château du Clos de VougeotTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Municipal Sainte-Marie-sur-OucheCampsite17 km from Château du Clos de VougeotTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Les Cent VignesCampsite18 km from Château du Clos de Vougeot · 116 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping de la PlageCampsite24 km from Château du Clos de Vougeot · 111 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Château du Clos de Vougeot?
Château du Clos de Vougeot is in Vougeot, France, at GPS 47.1740, 4.9570. It is about 4 km from Nuits-Saint-Georges.
Can you camp near Château du Clos de Vougeot?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nuits-Saint-Georges Aire, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Château du Clos de Vougeot?
Château du Clos de Vougeot is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Burgundy’s Route des Grands Crus.
What is there to see near Château du Clos de Vougeot?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hospices de Beaune (19 km), Royal Saltworks (64 km), Fontenay Abbey (67 km) and Lac des Settons (68 km).
When is the best time to visit Château du Clos de Vougeot?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)