Burgundy
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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Top places to visit in Burgundy
Discover the best attractions in Burgundy from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in FranceAbbaye de Fontenay
- Attraction in FranceAbbaye de Pontigny
- Attraction in FranceAbbaye St-Germain
- Attraction in FranceBasilique Ste-Madeleine
- Attraction in FranceBibracte
- Attraction in FranceCathédrale St-Lazare
- Attraction in FranceÉglise Abbatiale
- Attraction in FranceAbbatiale St-Philibert
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Burgundy travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
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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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Things to Know
Plan your visit to the French wine-growing region of Burgundy with these tips on culture, etiquette, food and drink, and safety.
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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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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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Money and Costs
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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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 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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