Holiday in Burgundy

About Burgundy

Burgundy (Bourgogne) in the heart of France is a land for connoisseurs: World-famous vineyards, medieval abbeys, majestic canals, and a cuisine that ranks among the best in the country make the region a dream destination for gourmets and cultural travelers. The Climats, the parcelled vineyard sites of the Cote d’Or between Dijon and Beaune, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. The Route des Grands Crus stretches 60 kilometers through the most famous wine regions in the world: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Meursault — names that make wine enthusiasts dream. Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, impresses with the Hospices de Beaune, a Gothic hospital from the 15th century with its iconic colorful tiled roof, which hosts the world's most famous wine auction every November. Dijon, the regional capital, surprises with a vibrant old town, the Ducal Palace, and the famous market halls. Vézelay, with its Romanesque basilica, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historical starting point of the Camino de Santiago. The Abbey of Fontenay, founded in 1118, is the oldest preserved Cistercian monastery in Europe. Burgundy can be excellently explored by houseboat on the canals — the Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Nivernais lead through gentle hills, locks, and sleepy villages. Böuf Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Escargots, and Époisses cheese make every meal an experience.