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Misty Mornings, Sleepy Villages and Curious Characters - Rural Burgundy Photography Tour

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  • 22nd - 29th August, 2026

  • £2,999.00 / £450.00 Deposit

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Our Rural Burgundy photography tour will take place in August 2026 and will be led by Niall Benvie. 

The very name “Burgundy” conjures up images of ordered vineyards, musty “caves”, medieval villages, and small fields hemmed in by dense hedgerows. Your tutor Niall, together with his wife Charlotte, moved there permanently in 2020, and has spent a great deal of time since then learning where the most interesting photographic opportunities lie and cultivating relationships with his neighbours, natural and human.

The historical realm of the Dukes of Burgundy is now part of a much larger administrative area in central France, a diverse region that encompasses some of France’s most celebrated vineyards around Beaune, traditional bocage landscapes, the city of Dijon, and the Morvan Natural Regional Park. Niall lives in the Nièvre department, whose historical backwardness has allowed the preservation of extensive forests, small hedged fields – bocage – and plentiful wildlife. 

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Misty Mornings, Sleepy Villages and Curious Characters - Rural Burgundy Photography Tour

Burgundy Photography Tour - Misty Mornings, Sleepy Villages and Curious Characters
In the adjacent Park, the hills rise a little higher, the forest is denser and the population even sparser. The huge range of butterflies, amphibians and birds is a testament to the low levels of agro-chemicals in the environment here. The landscape may lack the obvious drama of the Alps or the Pyrenees, but is lush and attractive with a powerful sense of nostalgia. It prompts a more introspective approach to your work, where you can craft your own unique images, compared to more obvious, “over-exposed” locations. 

Highlights of this tour include:

  • Dereliction and decay (urbex) in a number of settings, rural and urban
  • Vineyards immediately prior to harvest
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hospice de Beaune
  • Detail rich small towns
  • Learning some of Niall’s signature techniques
  • A good chance of foggy mornings in a traditional pastoral landscape
  • Character photography on location, including Le Moine Errant - the Wandering Monk
Burgundy Photography Tour
Burgundy Photography Holiday
Burgundy Photography Tour

The climate is very agreeable, with late summer temperatures typically in the mid-high twenties with mist in the valleys when a cool night is followed by a sunny morning.

For this particular tour, you will be staying in high quality accommodation in a small, former spa-town where you will be hosted by Niall’s wife and professional cook, Charlotte. This will free you from the restrictions of hotel timetable - which can be tricky in rural France. 

Places on this tour are limited to 6.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy in Saint Honoré les Bains, La maison Lanoiselee

    • Full Board - all meals prepared by Charlotte, non-alcoholic drinks

    • Airport transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Niall Benvie

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Alcoholic drinks

    • Insurance

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Tutored by Niall Benvie

Niall Benvie
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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