The Worlds Food and Wine Mecca: Burgundy

Breathtaking scenery, wines produced for royalty, and food to delight the heart of the Queen, that’s just the basics found in Burgundy, a region in the heart of France with a variety of vacation properties to suit all tastes. A bounteous number of activities, medieval villages, and towns that radiate Burgundy’s former wealth await you to drown you in real French living.

Attractions

Burgundy’s capital city, Dijon is a showcase of its former wealth. Every wall and stone tells a story of the fearless dukes that once ruled. The city center is compact and a walking tour will offer you the best experience to explore the grandeurs of the city. The fusion of Gallo-Roman and Celts culture beams in the architecture around the city, and a prime example is the Ducal palace which is a true jewel that’s a must see at night. When the sun sets on Dijon enjoy some comedy, a dance at the theater, a formal dinner or even just a pint at a pub with friends.

If you picture yourself in the French country side with a glass of wine playing chess in a shaded square make your way to the charming villages of Chablis and Beaune, with its ancient cobblestone streets and rich historical buildings, you can immerse yourself in ancient France, or maybe you fancy a pilgrimage of precious wine, after which you can take a leisurely stroll through the food markets, and sample some of the regions specialties.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Burgundy offers bike tours along the Nivernais Canal, golf, sailing, fishing , horse riding, hot air balloon rides over the vineyards, if you have a need for speed try out some go-karting or take a ride through the country side on quad bikes. Or just fall into the lap of luxury at a health spas.

Visitor Information

Burgundy can be reached by TGV train from Paris in only 90 min or a 135km drive from Lyon. The variety of vacation rentals in Burgundy makes it the something-for-everyone base from which to explore this breathtaking region. You could hire a car or use the excellent public transportation system on your voyage of discovery

In Burgundy, you can expect cold winters and fairly warm summers with average temperatures around 20�°c it makes for comfortable afternoons and a pleasant temperature for long walks.