City: Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Top Things to do in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Burgundy and Franche-Comté.
Restaurants in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
1. Canal de Bourgogne
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By steverR6826JE - Natick, United States
Dear Bea and Max: It has been almost one week now since our Barge trip with Wine-Water and I seemingly still have a smile on my face. Thanks to the incredible hospitality of you, Max, Lindsey and Jo we had the trip of a lifetime. The Barge came as advertised. It was spacious, well appointed, and felt like we were on our own private yacht rather than a Barge. Your husband Max is not only an accomplished Captain but one of the nicest human beings we have ever met. From his knowledge of the area to his knowledge of wines (I think he must have been a Sommelier in his last life) to his ability to navigate the Barge thru the locks, he was flawless, professional, compassionate and friendly. What more could we ask for? And Lindsey was similarly gracious, knowledgeable, and caring. She did our laundry every day, cleaned and serviced our rooms each morning, and still made time to serve us wine continuously while we hung out either on deck, in the hot tub or below deck in the lounge/kitchen area. What more can a guest ask for!! And to top it off there was Jo, our own private chef. Her lunches and dinners were beyond belief; I never knew that a Barge could also double as a Michelin starred restaurant but indeed it did in our case. As for the negatives, there truly were none. We had 5 adults on board and felt very comfortable and never crowded, and we could easily have had one more adult and felt the same way. I understand that in 2021 you are converting your living quarters from one master and two regular suites to two master suites (going from maximum of 6 adults to maximum of 4 adults); I think either way works but we (my wife and I) are planning to come back once you do the changeover so couples won’t have to figure out who gets the master suite. For us, it was one couple (me and my wife), and our adult daughter and her two girlfriends so the room configuration worked great as each of their suites had a bathroom that was more than spacious and each had twin beds. Our master suite had a king bed and super large bathroom. Again, we felt like we were on a private yacht and not a Barge. I have left a lot out but hopefully any potential guests/customers who read this will want to book with you and your Barge. I am sure there are other Barge choices out there but I am certain none can match the service and quality of Wine-Water.
2. Chablis Vititours
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5.0 based on 222 reviews
CHABLIS' VINEYARD AND CELLARS DISCOVERY. ALL YEAR ROUND.Private wine tours, 2 to 6 people. Come to discover the vineyard and its terroir, the vine growing and visit famous wineries to taste all the range of Chablis'wine. Franck, your guide will be happy to welcome you to share with you his knowledge of the vine to the wine.
Reviewed By msteinkrauss - Boston, United States
We toured Chablis with Franck - he’s an amazing guide. Many of the wineries were closed because it was a Sunday, but he was able to arrange a full afternoon of tastings - he’s so trusted that wineries give him the keys to their tasting rooms so you get a private tasting even when closed! We tasted 10+ wines at 3 different wineries that were each very unique and provided a great overview to the wine of Chablis. Franck was able to get us from our hotel and drop us off again after - super convenient and a highlight of our trip.
3. musee du costume Avallon
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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!
4. Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
This beautiful building whose architecture and gates are much-admired was built from 1735 to 1744, after the plans of the architect J.P. Galzot. The latter who was from Besancon was naturally inspired by Saint-Jacques Hospital to draw the plans for «l’Hotel-Dieu» of Lons-le-Saunier.
5. Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu
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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.
6. Palace of the Dukes
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The power of the former Dukes of Burgundy is evident from the palace, part is now city hall and another the excellent Musée des Beaux-Arts.
7. Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
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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 !
8. Musee Rolin
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By BURGWIN - Melbourne, Australia
... to explore the Roman, the Gallo-Roman and the medieval history of Autun and the region around this former important Roman city.
9. 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.
10. Musee Gustave Courbet
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4.5 based on 361 reviews
The Departmental Courbet museum presents the life and work of Gustave Courbet, realistic painter from Ornans, through a rich permanent exhibition of over 70 works. The permanent collection evokes Ornans to Paris, his life, the aesthetic revolution he led, artistic circles he frequented, and political and social commitments. The museum organizes two temporary exhibitions each year and offers many activities: concerts, storytelling, shows, conferences, etc., detailed in our "cultural programming" quarterly.
Reviewed By 133johno - Washington DC, United States
This museum shows one of the most comprehensive collections of Courbet’s works, including drawings and engravings. Situated on the Loue, located in the heart of Ornans where Courbet was born, raised and lived off and on for a good part of his life, the museum gives the visitor a solid grounding in his work. The modern installation is airy and bright. The wall plaques provide context and for those who read French and can decipher Courbet’s spidery handwriting, a generous sampling of his letters presents a good sense of how important the natural world of Ornans was as an inspiration. Ornans may be a little off the beaten path but the trip is well worth the time. Plus the twisting road down into the narrow valley of the Loue in which Ornans sits is an experience in itself.
