Burgundy
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Built in 1443, this magnificent Gothic hospital (until 1971) is famously topped by stunning turrets and pitched rooftops covered in multicoloured tiles…
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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…
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A masterpiece of 10th- to 12th-century Romanesque architecture, this abbey church has a beautiful 12th-century bell tower, along with some superb and…
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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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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
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Charming towns, Instagram-star medieval villages and ancient communities begging slow exploration are all part of Burgundy's beauty.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleThings 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.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleFree 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.
Read articleMoney 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.
Read articleTraveling 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.
Read articleBest 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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