Top Things to do in Burgundy
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Discover the best top things to do in Burgundy, France including musee du costume Avallon, Ferme Fruirouge, Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, Cathedrale Saint-Etienne, Owl's Trail, Rue Des Forges, Guedelon, Hameau Duboeuf.
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1. musee du costume Avallon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By MarkW873 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Only saw the sign by chance and the visit turned out to be one of the highlights of our holiday. When we approached the door was locked and we thought the place might not be open, fortunately someone soon arrived to let us in. People are shown round in very small groups. There are so many exhibits that there isn't room for more than a few people at a time. Although its' title is Costume Museum it is much more than that. The building itself is a great surprise and as well as the costumes it is full of interesting pictures, furniture and ornaments. We were shown round by one of the sisters who own the collection and she answered all of our questions and went out her way to make the visit enjoyable and very interesting. An absolutely wonderful place!
2. Ferme Fruirouge
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
With the heart of the country of the small fruits with semi-way, 20Km between Beaune and Dijon, 4Km above the famous wine Coast, you will have all the leisure to appreciate curiosities of our small area: Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.Located in full nature, with 450m of altitude on the plate of Nuits-Saint-Georges, with 3Km of the Clos de Vougeot, close to the vineyard of Romanée Conti, our Fruirouge farm is with the hamlet of Concœur on the place of the church.
3. Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,051 reviews
The Hôtel-Dieu is a former hospital founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Guigone de Salins. It is only when you step into the main courtyard that you see the flamboyant roof with varnished tiles, a shining symbol of ducal Burgundy and now world famous. A classified historical monument : Take an audioguide and let Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins walk you through the unique history and day to day life of the Hôtel-Dieu, from the 15th century to the present day! Their crowning achievement, this richly endowed hospital fondation, stays true to their original mission and still provides care for the sick. Museum / Cultural shop / Prestigeous area to hire out
Reviewed By BrookeMorales - London, United Kingdom
Took the tour of the museum, here in this small and charming town. The building is well preserved, stunning, painted roof tiles, a lovely courtyard and replicas of the hospice inside the museum. Very interesting how people were cared for, after a war, the sleeping areas, medical treatment and kitchen can all be seen in the museum.
4. Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,609 reviews
Reviewed By Vacation37115 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A very nice museum, with a very interesting collection of paintings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Don't miss the two richly decorated tombs !
5. Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 527 reviews
Early 13th-century gothic church features gargoyles and slender columns topped by the famous 14th-century Jacquemart Clock.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The church of Notre Dame in its appearance is suitable for a cathedral. It was originally built in this capacity and was the home church for the inhabitants of the ducal palace. However, Saint-Benigne became a cathedral by the will of circumstances. However, the status of an ordinary church did not prevent Notre Dame from entering the World Heritage List in 2015. And all thanks to the western facade, which has no equal in French Gothic. Even if only it remained of the cathedral, it would be included in the World Heritage List, as happened with the facade of St. Paul's Cathedral in Macau. The 29-meter-high western facade attracts the eye with a contradictory combination of pointed arches on the first level and two rows of arcature galleries evoking memories of Venice with its Renaissance palaces. However, the idea does not fly away for a long time to the banks of the Grand Canal, because in the middle of the Renaissance arches we see quite Gothic gargoyles. Gargoyles as you know, in addition to intimidating, performed a much more important role as drains for cathedrals.However, the fake gargoyles that adorn the facade today are not medieval at all, but the result of the work of 7 Parisian sculptors from 1880 to 1882 during the restoration. Where did the real ones go? They were destroyed almost immediately after the completion of the work on Notre Dame in 1240. By the way, the church was built in a record-breaking 20 years for the Middle Ages. One of the moneylenders of Dijon decided to get married in the new church. And it must happen that a gargoyle depicting just moneylender fell from the facade and killed moneylender. Superstitious horror did not allow to return gargoyles back 6 centuries! In addition to the gargoyles, there are 3 other attractions in Dijon's Notre Dame. The first attraction is located inside, the second is at the top, and the third is located below. The statue of Our Lady of Bon Hope, or the Black Virgin, is located in the church. Le Jacquemart clock is located in the bell tower. The watch, brought as a trophy from the looted Flanders Kortrijk, consists of four metal automatons. Two , Jacquemart and Jacqueline, ring a large bell with a hammer. Two other automatons, their "children" Jacquelinet and Jacquelinette, strike from a quarter of an hour to a quarter of an hour, each with a small bell. It is necessary to climb up to this structure. But the third one is publicly available. This is the symbol of Dijon - the owl, which the tourists who believe in pagan habits have already erased. After all, touching it brings good luck. The experiment has been going on for many years with thousands of teachers, and the owl is being erased little by little...
6. Cathedrale Saint-Etienne
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4.5 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By phil2mlin - Northampton, United Kingdom
Visited the Cathedral in October 2019 whilst on a tour of the area. Auxerre is a very historic town and well worth stopping in and walking around. The Cathedral is situated high above the river and dominates the skyline. The detailed masonary is worth looking at as is the Crypt.
7. Owl's Trail
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4.5 based on 2,327 reviews
This 22-stage trail is designed not only to give you a taste of Dijon's charm, but also to take you back in time and show you the history of our town. Each numbered stage takes in a place of interest, and the whole trail can be covered on foot in about one hour. If you feel like finding out more about Dijon, this trail proposes 3 different loops: the Rousseau loop, the Zola loop and the Moses loop. But there's no reason to hurry! Take your time and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the many museums, galleries, shops and cafés terraces!
Reviewed By rons320 - New York City, United States
We came o Dijon on a rainy day and instead of soaking wet wandering is streets went to Beaune and returned to Dijon in the afternoon right after the rain stopped. Although most sites were either closed or closing we still enjoyed the Owl's walk and most of the old town. It took us about 5 hours.
8. Rue Des Forges
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4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By jandavina - Winnersh, United Kingdom
Was so pleasantly surprised by the Beauty of this town .. amazing architecture and lovely old Streets to wander along .. photographers delight
9. Guedelon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,685 reviews
Deep in the forests of northern Burgundy, a team of master-builders is building a C13th castle from scratch.
Reviewed By SYHighlander - Boise, United States
Workers clad in medieval clothes are building a 13th-century castle from the ground up using period tools and supplies from the surrounding forests, rocks, and dirt. The project started 22 years ago and expected to take another 15 years to complete. You are free to walk the grounds, go inside the castle, visit the support village, and ask questions. Worth the trip. Kids will find it fun and adults will be fascinated. Cafe, picnic tables, restrooms and gift shop available.
10. Hameau Duboeuf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 464 reviews
Explore and visit the universe of the vine and wine as you have never done before. Whether you are a family, a group of friends, an expert or a newbie, the Hameau Dubœuf invites you to enter a magic world dedicated to wine and the vine. Covering over 30.000 m2 in the very heart of the Beaujolais wine region, it will unvite you, in an entertaining and original way, all the secrets of our vines, its origins, establishments and techniques. Dynamic cinema, museum, the new immersive experience "Mon Beaujolais" The Explor'Games ®, the Enigma of the Hamlet: Search for the obscure figure who threatens the Hamlet. Look for clues, take on challenges and thwart the traps set in your path. Between April to september, visit the gardens and all the aromas that create the richness of the wine. Adventure Golf, pedal cars… There is something for everyone, whatever the age.
Reviewed By Grietd106 - Belgium, null
We were 6 adults, 3 children of 3 years old and a baby. We took a full pass to all activities in the parc. Great combination of activities for both adults and children. There’s also a lot of space in all areas (we had a rather big stroller) and it’s very cool inside so good for hot summer days. Personell was really very friendly! The children also enjoyed it: the story of winery told in a playful way, all parts of the museum very interactive and attractive for children as well. Some parts are like an attraction parc, and we did not even have to pay for the children. The little train brings you to the garden, where there is also room for children to participate in the activities. We had a very pleasant day and were all very tired at the end of the day (you spend a whole day there). Food at noon was very good and not expensive at all. Also good facilities for children!
