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Holiday no. eg. 304
General
Nestled between the Loire and Sâone rivers, Burgundy is a rich tapestry of landscapes and tradition. The rolling countryside, largely blanketed in vineyards, is a patchwork of hills and valleys, grassy plateaux, rivers and streams. Home of well known wines such as the dry white Chablis and the Pouilly-Fumé, wine lovers will enjoy tasting the famous wines of the many small vineyards.
Places to Visit
Beaune
A charming and attractive provincial town, with a wine museum depicting the history of the vineyards and ornate ancient buildings with brightly coloured tiled roofs.
Dijon
Most famous for its mustard, this historic capital of Burgundy is also renowned for its delicious cuisine.
Auxerre
An attractive town with a pretty pleasure-boat harbour, surrounded by shaded streets and medieval houses.
Vézelay
Nestling on the edge of the Morvan Hills and offering superb views. The basilica overlooks the medieval village with churches and ancient houses.
Canal de Bourgogne
An impressive waterway completed just before the French rail network was started, with hundreds of locks, now mainly used for pleasure trips.
Family Attractions
Watersports
The rivers and lakes of the Morvan National Park in Burgundy are perfect for canoeing, windsurfing and yachting.
Walking
We provide detailed walking notes at the campsites at Santenay and Joinville.
Nigloland
A small but pleasant theme park forty-five minutes from Joinville, ideal for younger visitors but also featuring some white-knuckle rides.
Wine tasting
You will discover many cellars whilst walking around Beaune. The Marché aux Vines have twenty-eight wines to try.