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Overview

Burgundy (Bourgogne in French) offers some of France's most gorgeous countryside: rolling green hills dotted with mustard fields and medieval villages. The region's towns and its dashingly handsome capital, Dijon, are heirs to a glorious architectural heritage that goes back to the Renaissance, the Middle Ages and into the mists of Gallo-Roman and Celtic antiquity.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Bibracte
Burgundy
For anyone who's ever read an Astérix comic book and wondered how France's Celtic people really lived, Bibracte is a must-see. This hilltop stronghold of…
Église Abbatiale
Burgundy
Cluny's vast abbey church, built between 1088 and 1130, once extended from the map table in front of the Palais Jean de Bourbon to the trees near the…
Cathédrale St-Lazare
Burgundy
Originally Romanesque, this cathedral was built in the 12th century to house the sacred relics of St Lazarus. Over the main doorway, the famous Romanesque…
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Dijon
Nearing the end of a nine-year renovation, these sprawling galleries in Dijon's monumental Palais des Ducs are works of art in themselves and constitute…
Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices de Beaune
Beaune
Built in 1443, this magnificent Gothic hospital (until 1971) is famously topped by stunning turrets and pitched rooftops covered in multicoloured tiles…
Église Notre Dame
Dijon
A block north of the Palais des Ducs, this church was built between 1220 and 1240. Its extraordinary façade's three tiers are lined with leering gargoyles…
Abbatiale St-Philibert
Burgundy
A masterpiece of 10th- to 12th-century Romanesque architecture, this abbey church has a beautiful 12th-century bell tower, along with some superb and…
Tour Philippe le Bon
Dijon
Adjacent to the ducal palace, this 46m-high, mid-15th-century tower affords fantastic views over the city. On a clear day you can see all the way to Mont…

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Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

The quintessentially rural region of Burgundy offers sensational food and wine, historic sights, cycling, canal boating and plenty of joie de vivre

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Best Places to Visit

Charming towns, Instagram-star medieval villages and ancient communities begging slow exploration are all part of Burgundy's beauty.

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Best Time to Visit

At any time of year, you can drink deep of Burgundy's full-bodied wine-making culture and soak up its bucolic scenery. Here are the best times to come.

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Things to Know

Before you visit the delightful French wine-growing region of Burgundy, read our tips on planning your trip, etiquette once you get there and more.

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Transportation

Burgundy's towns and cities are linked by public transport, but further afield you will need your own wheels to explore the region's bucolic landscapes.

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Free Things to Do

With savvy planning and on-the-ground intel, it's possible to share in Burgundy’s wine-fueled joie de vivre without spending a cent.

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Money and Costs

Burgundy is a world of sumptuous chateaux, refined French living, and swathes of vineyards. But the historic wine region can be affordable too. Here's how.

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Traveling with Kids

Burgundy might not be at the top of a family travel hit list, but there are many activities that are perfect for kids. Here are the best.

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Best Road Trips

Burgundy road-tripping is a restorative journey through picturesque landscapes peppered with vines, mustard fields and forests thick with truffles.

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