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Rent a luxury holiday let in Burgundy and you'll be nestled in France's historic, rural heart.
Châteaux, abbeys and fine cities illustrate Burgundy's great and glorious past, while serene canals and wooded river valleys carve through the winelands, and terracotta-tiled towns grace the hilltops.
Sit back and admire the scenic countryside from your holiday gite and make the most of the fine wine this rural region produces, with household names such as Chablis and Beaune on the menu.

Things to see and do in Burgundy

Step out of your French holiday cottage to explore France's historic heart…

  • Vézèlay: Follow the Promenade des Fosses around the ramparts of this attractive hilltop town, with the magnificent Basilique Sainte Madeleine in the centre.
  • Morvan National Park: Enjoy walking, cycling, fishing, watersports and wildlife-spotting in this region of wooded hills, lakes and unspoilt villages.
  • Châteaux: Take your pick of opulent stately homes in beautiful landscaped grounds, including Tanlay and Ancy-le-Franc.
  • Cascades Herrisson: Follow a woodland trail around and beneath spectacular waterfalls at Doucier.

Tastes of Burgundy

  • Burgundy wines: Red or white, you'll be in heaven with Beaujolais, Côtes de Nuit, Côtes de Beaune, Côtes d'Or and Chablis amongst the region's famous vintages.
  • Boeuf Bourguignon: Enjoy this French classic of chunky beef slowly cooked in rich red wine, vegetables and herbs.
  • Jura cheese: The lush Jura meadows mean wonderful cheeses including Comté, Morbier, Vacherin, Raclette and Cancoillote in jars.

Don't miss...

  • Wine trails: There are at least five Routes Touristiques de Vignoble through the Burgundy vineyards to choose from, with tastings and tours at cellars along the way.
  • Dijon: Here you'll find mustards for every palette - from hot and peppery, to mild and herby.

Our regional team recommends

  • Stroll through the cloisters of the 12th-century Fontenay Abbey which was used as the backdrop for the film Cyrano de Bergerac.
  • Around 80 fighter planes and 300 classic motorbikes make a fascinating display at Château de Savigny near Beaune.
  • The pretty riverside town of Arbois is the centre of Jura winemaking, so it's just the place to sample the unique Vin Jaunes and Vin de Paille.

Did you know...?

Wildflower meadows make the Jura stunning in the spring, while in the winter it's France's centre for cross-country skiing

Nearest Airports

Geneva, Lyon and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Nearest Ferryports

St Malo and Roscoff.

Travel Tip

On the third Thursday of November, at the strike of midnight, you'll need to be in Burgundy to catch the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau.