Discover this region with various landscapes, such as forests, rivers and mountains with waterfalls and caves. Enjoy the outstanding natural beauty like the Vosges and the Jura Mountains from your holiday home. The capital of Burgundy-Franche-Comté is Dijon, known from Dijon mustard and ginger bread Pain d'Epice. The region is rich in historical heritage, you will find Romandesque abbeys, cathedrals, ducal towns, magnificent castles and charming villages. Discover France from your holiday house in Burgundy and enjoy all the beauty that this region has to offer.
Burgundy consists of the departments of Yonne, Nièvre, Côte d'Or and Saône-et-Loire. The Burgundian life means: great food and a good glass of wine Be amazed by the culinary specialties and tasty dishes like escargot, boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin and drink a glass of crème de cassis Burgundy is also known as the region of the wines World famous local wines are Meursault, Fuissé, Chablis and Sancerre.
The cities of Dijon, Auxerre, Beaune, Vezelay and Fontenay are your worth visiting because of their still visible rich history, unique locations, beautiful and pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy the beautiful hilly landscapes with forets, large fields and beautiful lakes from your holiday home in Burgundy. Take a boat trip, go canoeing, sailing, water or spread your towel out on a sunny day. Experience the good life from a holiday in Burgundy and discover this interesting region.
You can choose between many activities during your holiday in Burgundy. The region is a paradise for cyclists. Will it be the Voie Verte or the Tour de Bourgogne? The latter is a complete round trip of more than 800 kilometres and passes at least four departments. Along the way you will pass interesting sights, canals, a former railway line, wine villages and vineyards, charming villages and towns.
Do you prefer walking? This too can be excellent in Burgundy. From the Loire valley to the mysterious forests of the Morvan. Regardless of the season, nature is beautiful Burgundy. Take a relaxing walk through the unspoilt countryside and unwind. A holiday Burgundy is a versatile holiday with lots of nature!
The region knows fascinating cities like Lons-le-Saunier, Besançon and Dole. Besançon is nestled in a bend of the river the Doubs, a great place to enjoy the great weather and relax in the summer. The Saône is also a beautiful location, this is one of the most visited rivers after the Canal du Midi. It is famous because of its scenic beauty. Do not forget to visit the city of Belfort where you can visit the Belfort citadel and the Lion of Belfort.
Enjoy your ski holidays in the Jura Mountains. You will find many slopes for families and for all levels of skiers and snowboarders in one of the ski resorts such as Les Rousses, Mont Jura and Metabiéf. Cross-country skiers can also enjoy their stay; the area covers more than 900 miles of cross-country trails. From your holiday home on the slopes, you can also visit the pool park in Chaux-Neuve to see snow animals you usually won’t see. You can also make a sensational sleigh ride with huskies.