Burgundy: welcome to the land of great art and good living! Of course you can consider the pleasure of living in France as a strong cliché, but it's amazing to realize how it is so real in Burgundy! Clearly, in Burgundy, the table is king and the most famous ambassadors of this region are doubtless its wine. Whatever it tastes: red or white, dry or fruity, fresh or strong, light or heavy... whichever the prestigious appellation is: Chablis, Coteaux de l'Auxerrois, Côte-de-Nuits, Côte-de-Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise et Mâconnais... your palate won't forget this stay in Burgundy!

Take the time to eat in one of the 32 restaurants with Michelin 'stars', including four with 3 stars, of Burgundy, then visit the various testimonies of the past. The Romanesque churches characterised both by great purity of line and by cornices decorated with figurative scenes or remarkable sculptures, the medieval hospitals in Beaunes and Tonnerre, the Archéodrome (a museographical area with a series of outdoor reconstructions illustrating the history of Burgundy), the famous wine cellars... enjoy Burgundy!

As far as outdoor activities are concerned, Burgundy abounds in possibilities. Walkers have 3 800 miles of paths at their disposal which give the opportunity to discover various aspects of the region. But you can also discover the small roads through the vineyards by biking or even horse-riding... ... the choice is yours ! (pictures: www.burgundy-tourism.com)

www.burgundy-tourism.com : complete official website of the Burgundy Tourism Office. It offers tailor made holidays, a good list of accomodation... and of course a lot of information about wines and gastronomy!

www.ot-beaune.fr : discover the capital of wine in the east of France: its wine cellars, its fine gastronomy, its hôtel Dieu... and be sure to forget nothing thanks to this web site!

www.ot-dijon.fr : discover the prestigious city of the dukes of Burgundy and its exceptional architectural heritage (website in English under construction)

last update: February 12, 2002