BOURGOGNE FRANCHE COMTÉ REGIONAL COUNCIL
Advice for walking tours of the mountains and waters, to discover the culture, gastronomy and natural resources.
The region is so rich that many would say it is "blessed by the Gods".
Strolls by mountains and waters
Lovers of blue water will sail along the water, while freshwater fishermen will come to tease the carp. Nine canals and rivers crisscross Burgundy, making it the most important river network in France: the Burgundy Canal, the Roanne Canal, the Saône, the Seille, the Loire and the Yonne. Bicycle enthusiasts, with or without Paulette, will have plenty of paths to explore, between the towpaths and the blue and greenways.
The culture of gastronomy
Burgundians are proud of their gastronomy, and rightly so! In Burgundy, we don't put water in our wine, but rather the cream of Dijon blackcurrant! From reds to whites, the pleasure of drinking them is great, and the crémants are enough to make even the most timid of palates tingle. And because a good wine is best appreciated with a good meal, browse through the restaurants and inns where hospitality is an art. Burgundy ham or snails will whet your appetite, before tasting the famous chicken Gaston-Gérard, beef bourguignon, and many cheeses of character such as the excellent Brillat-Savarin or the indisputable Comté.
All the charm of history
Lovers of old stones, come to Burgundy! From the Philippe le Bon tower to the majestic castle of Ancy le Franc, discover the sacred in the Clunisian city, the famous Roche de Solutré, the fortified castle under construction in Guédelon, and the sites of the battle of Alésia in Alise sur Reine. The list of treasures of this region is so large that it cannot be exhaustive!
Natural resources
Aware of the richness of its soils and the heritage treasure it enjoys, the region is committed to an ambitious policy in the agro-ecological field, aiming to protect the ecosystems and to produce high quality AOCs.
Vibrant and cultural Burgundy
Culture is everywhere, the street and the cellars are places of expression. During the summer months, the Chalon dans la rue festival remains a must, as does the Musicaves festival, where world music and local produce are combined. While Beaune rolls out the red carpet for the international baroque opera festival, mechanical sports and the great teams raise the clamor in the stands. So come and vibrate!
If you come to Burgundy by chance, you always come back for pleasure!
Be curious, travel Futé.