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Tourist information for Burgundy
Burgundy, this central region of France, is known most famously for
its wines but it is also a great touring area. The ancient Roman ruins are
evidence of its long history, and the many Romanesque churches reflect its past
as the most powerful region of France under the Dukes of Burgundy. Visit its
beautiful regional park; sample some of the World's great wines on the routes
des vins; walk or cycle along its canal paths; rent a barge and really get away
from it all. The Burgundy scenery is peaceful and pastoral, with rolling hills,
open fields and woods. There is plenty of easy walking on marked paths
throughout the region. Because the hills are not too steep, this is ideal
cycling country, but it can be hot in summer.
Map of Burgundy
Activities in Burgundy:
Wine-tasting, cycling, walking in the Parc du Morvan, barges on the canals.
Special attractions in Burgundy:
Chateaux at Ancy-le-Franc and Tanlay; the Canals de Bourgogne and Nivernais;
the Cistercian abbey in beautiful countryside at Fontenay; Parc du Marvon with
nature trails, lakes, cycling and walking at all levels; the abbeys of Vezelay
and Cluny; the Gallic capital of Bibracte.
Towns and places of interest in Burgundy:
Auxerre. Attractive old hillside town with riverside area, crypt and
early frescoes.
Autun. Living history: Roman ruins, medieval walls and gothic cathedral.
Chablis. Famous for its white wine.
Chatillon. sur Seine Holds the Treasure of Vix, a superb Celtic find
Cluny. Remains of perhaps the most powerful abbey outside Rome and an
attractive village. Near the Christian retreat centre of Taize
Dijon. Wealthy provincial city with attractive half-timbered houses in
the compact centre. There is a good art museum, excellent restaurants and
markets. Makes a good centre for exploring the Cote d'Or where some of the most
famous (and expensive) wines are produced. Also famous for excellent mustard!
Macon. There is a lively riverside area and it is near the Roc de Solutre
with its pre-historic finds and en route for the wine producing area of
Beaujolais. The town also has its Maison des Vins.
Nevers. A pleasant small city worth visiting for its ducal palace,
churches, old walls and open air summer concerts.
Noyers-sur-Serein. Beautifully preserved medieval town.
Pontigny. Cistercian abbey with historical links to England and a good
place for tasting Chablis
Sens The northern gateway to the region. Its early gothic cathedral and
surrounding streets and markets are worth a visit.
Tonnerre. A pretty enough town close to the chateaux of Tanlay and Ancy-le-Franc.
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