France / Burgundy

Burgundy owes its wealth and fame to its fine wines and excellent gastronomy. True to the name of the region, these prestigious vineyards are renowned as producing some of the world's finest wines and play a very important part in shaping Burgundy's landscape and it's ever changing colours. However, not to be forgotten are the region's spiritual roots. Discover a strong ancient monastic tradition in Burgundy, home to magnificent religious sites dating back to the Middle Ages, such as the abbeys and churches of Cluny,Vézelay, Paray-le-Monial and Tournus.

To visit

The Rock of Solutré
This Palaeolithic site dominates over the vineyards; admire stunning scenery from its summit.

Cluny
Famous for what is the biggest and best preserved abbey in the west; Although partially destroyed, it is nonetheless still prestigious and very beautiful.

Paray-le-Monial
It's basilica is a pilgrimage site and the most beautiful example of Romanesque architecture in Burgundy.

Beaune
Superb, classy town dating back to the the Middle Ages; surrounded by vineyards.

To do

Cycling
From Beaune to Cluny - numerous cycle tracks wind through some of the prettiest landscapes in Burgundy.

Boat Cruises
On numerous canals in Burgundy.

To sample

Wines
Burgundy wines: withou a doubt amongst the finest in the world, red or white.

Specialities from Burgundy
Snails, Dijon mustard, Boeuf Bourguignon, oeufs en meurette, etc.

Cheese
Époisses and Abbey cheese

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION...

Comité Régional du Tourisme de Bourgogne: www.burgundy-tourism.com (EN)

Comité départemental du tourisme de Saône et Loire (71): www.southernburgundy.com (EN)

Comité départemental du tourisme de Côte d'Or (21): www.cotedor-tourisme.com (EN)

Comité départemental du tourisme de la Nièvre (58): www.nievre-tourisme.com (EN)

Comité départemental du tourisme de l'Yonne (89): www.tourisme-yonne.com (EN)