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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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Summer Soirée: 10 Days of French Wine, Sun, and Culture

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  1. 1Uncovering the mysteries and secrets of the Louvre with an immersive museum tour-turned-game
  2. 2Hopping between scenic Provencal vineyards to sip and sample the region's best wines
  3. 3Experiencing the life and legacy of Van Gogh on an art tour through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Arles
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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


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Best Places to Visit

From charming medieval villages to wine museums and food markets, explore the best of Burgundy with our pick of the top places to visit.


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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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