Burgundy
France · 220 m
Description
Burgundy (Bourgogne) is one of France’s most celebrated wine regions, a historic cultural landscape of rolling hills, ancient towns, and picturesque stone villages. The region is renowned for its prestigious vineyards, particularly along the Côte d’Or between Dijon and south of Beaune, as well as landmarks such as the Hospices de Beaune with their colorful glazed-tile roofs, the Palace of the Dukes in Dijon, and the Château du Clos de Vougeot. Romanesque churches and abbeys, centuries-old wine cellars, and a renowned cuisine featuring classics such as boeuf bourguignon and escargots reflect Burgundy’s rich heritage. Burgundy combines world-class wine, French art de vivre, centuries of history, and one of Europe’s most distinctive culinary landscapes.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu)
- Burgundy Climats and Côte d'Or Grand Cru Vineyards
- Route des Grands Crus
- Beaune Old Town and Ramparts
- Burgundy Wine Tastings and Cellars
- Dijon Old Town
- Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
- Notre-Dame Church of Dijon and Owl Trail
- Château du Clos de Vougeot
- Gevrey-Chambertin Vineyards
- Vosne-Romanée Vineyards
- Nuits-Saint-Georges Vineyards and Cellars
- Pommard and Volnay Vineyards
- Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet Vineyards
- Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne
- Fontenay Abbey
- Vézelay Basilica and Hill
- Vézelay Medieval Village
- Guédelon Castle
- Château de Cormatin
- Château de Tanlay
- Château d'Ancy-le-Franc
- Semur-en-Auxois
- Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
- Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
- Autun Roman Heritage
- Autun Cathedral
- Cluny Abbey
- Bibracte Archaeological Site and Museum
- Morvan Regional Natural Park
- Burgundy Canal
- Cycling through the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Vineyards
- Burgundy Canal Cycling Routes
- Burgundian Cuisine (Beef Bourguignon, Eggs en Meurette and Époisses)
- Dijon Mustard and Les Halles Market
- Chablis Vineyards and Wine Cellars
- Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâconnais Vineyards
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Beaune