The town of Marsannay-la-Côte is located about 6 km southwest of the city of Dijon in the department of Côte-d'Or.
Located just minutes from the famous Palace of the Dukes and the medieval center of Dijon, the Burgundian wine village is listed as a must in this region.
Considered the gateway to the Côte de Nuits, it is also part of the Canton of Chenove and urban community of Greater Dijon.
After wearing the name of Marcenacium in Monte, then Marcenay-en-Montagne, the town was officially renamed in 1783 to Marsannay-la-Côte.
Today we find in the village a large wine business, with several wineries and a former historical heritage steeped in authenticity.
The communal forest, located in the perimeter Natura 2000, will delight nature lovers and especially for hikers. The vineyards of the town are also part of Climates of Burgundy vineyards, registered as World Heritage July 4, 2015.
The town of Marsannay-la-Côte enjoys an ideal location, equidistant from the most renowned culinary and historic sites of Burgundy.
The village produces great white DOC wines, rosés and reds of Marsannay appellation, which are part of the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits. The white wine with Chardonnay, rosé and red wines and the Pinot Black, make the characteristic and famous Marsannay-la-Côte.
Wooded hillsides and village authentic architectural heritage offer savvy nature of many marked hiking trails to practice on foot or bicycle.
Walking through the village, you can discover the Colombier Saint-Urbain. This building, located in Castle Street and visible from it, dates from the twelfth century. This is private property.
The priory is also a monument to visit during your stay in Marsannay-la-Côte. This old renovated building belongs to the municipality and houses the storeroom on the ground floor. Receptions and communal and private tastings are organized. On the 1st floor, there are the premises of the village Tourist Office, in the old Heritage House.
During your stay at Marsannay, taste the culinary specialties of the town. In the region, the village is indeed a true gourmet.
The Persillé Marsannay, trademark since 2000, is a creation "Fox Catering" designed from pork shoulder with respect for the tradition for three generations.
Another specialty, the Walled Marsannay. This creation of the Brotherhood of Gourmets Marsannay Rosé is based aperitif Marsannay cream and blackberry own products to the municipality.
The Creûtine is a thin candy to good taste, created at the request of the Mayor during the gourmet days in 1987. This is a suitable mixture and smooth, designed to chocolate, cream, praline and a learned... dosing Rosé de Marsannay.
In March, the Marsannay-la-Côte Tourist Office organizes the Gourmet Days, the key market of land, at the Espace du Rocher. For two days, many gourmet food booths and regional terroirs delight young buds as gourmets. Various events also punctuate this event, such as games and cooking demonstrations.
In May, the town organizes the Ultra Trail of Gold Coast, a sporting event in individual or relay between Chagny and Marsannay, including several circuits suitable for all audiences.
In May, the Patarate Gourmande is an unmissable event for Marsannay-la-Côte. This walking tour of 6 km to the heart of the vineyard consists of 5-intensive steps, punctuated with wine tastings, local discovery and entertainment.
