City: Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Top Things to do in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
What to do and see in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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
Overall Ratings
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. La Cave de l'Ange Gardien
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5.0 based on 545 reviews
Under the wing of the Guardian Angel, and in a relaxed atmosphere come and taste Burgundy wines with friends or family. You will be able to sit and enjoy learning a lot about wines, "terroir" and Tradition with Pierre and Nicole. You will also find gourmet regional produces and dishes prepared in Burgundy, foies gras... This place is special. You will not only pass by, you will lounge around .
Reviewed By 33murdock - Boston, United States
La Cave de l'Ange Garden is easy to find in Beune. We walked in and were greeted by a gentleman who inquired at what time was our appointment. Naturally, we had none but graciously he asked if we could return later because he had an opening for an English session in late afternoon. We thanked him for his hospitality and said we would return. Upon entering the tasting room a table complete with note paper and glasses was tastefully set. Our group of eight was from Switzerland and spoke English, my wife was the only female. We were entertained and enlightened onevery aspect of wine, from the meaning of color, the 'legs' of wine on glass, the difference of smell from the left nostril to right. I know this sounds tiresome! But it was not! We were fascinated and there was no shortage of laughter. In all, for 10 euro this was the best afternoon of our Burgundy trip. If you are in Beaune go BUT make an appointment.
3. 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.
4. Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Emblematic estate since 1732, the Château du Moulin-à-Vent sits in the very heart of the appellation, 200 yards behind the 15th century-old windmill. Formerly called the Château des Thorins, the estate changed its name when the AOC was born in 1936, but the Château still stands on the flagship terroir of the appellation: Les Thorins. In 1872, as Gevrey became Gevrey-Chambertin or Puligny became Puligny-Montrachet, etc., the village of Romanèche took the name of its most famous grand cru to become Romanèche-Thorins. Today, the family-owned estate has 74 acres of vineyards, exclusively in the Moulin-à-Vent appellation. The Parinet family, along with Brice Laffond, foster a strategy of excellence and a meticulous approach guided by the very identity of their exceptional terroirs.
Reviewed By Tom_Brady_LA - Sierra Madre, United States
We arrived at 2pm and Morgane gave our group of 10 a very warm welcome and informative tour. We learned about the terrior and history of Beaujolais while exploring the winery production, quality controls, cellar and tasting room. Highly recommended in the quaint village near Romanèche Thorins, only 43 miles north of Lyon. We hired to excellent van drivers Jordan and Nans from Chauffeur Lyon who stayed with us and had lunch in town. This was such a fun day for this California wine group and a very good bargain.
5. Domaine LEJEUNE - POMMARD
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 930suzannef
Went on a day-long Burgundy wine tour. A wonderful, lovely winery committed to producing quality artisan wines, my personal favorite being the Pommard Rugiens Ier Cru 2005.
6. Basilique de Vezelay
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4.5 based on 1,114 reviews
The Basilica and the relics of St. Mary Magdalene have made and continue to make of Vezelay a major spiritual destination. Vezelay has for centuries captured the imagination of people. Not only is the Basilica Church of St. Mary Magdalene a beacon for Christianity, it is also a place of major importance in history and in art history. It has as such recently been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Vezelay was originally a monastic church, which it is now again while remaining a pilgrimage place. It has also been a parish church for some two centuries. The Basilica is a highly praised spiritual and tourist destination for all alike: believers, pilgrims or visitors.
Reviewed By claudiad38
One of the great roman cathedrals. Some renovations scaffolding when we visited. Daily evening and other services, don't miss.
7. 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.
8. Canal du Nivernais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
A canal on the River Yonne.
Reviewed By F12MPpeters - Rome, Italy
Canal du Nivernais, Burgundy, France It was our final day on the Canal du Nivernais; the peacefulness of the empty water, the comfortable pace of the passing countryside and time shared with a couple of long-term friends who had invited us to share their cabin cruiser for a spell. We’d joined them on their boat in Decize, having driven from England with a stopover at Laon on the way. We had four days available, so there was no way that we would travel far. The Canal du Nivernais is just 174 km long and connects the Yvonne and the Canal de Bourgogne via Auxerre in the north with the Loire and the parallel Canal lateral á la Loire at Decize in the south. Originally intended to boost the efficiency when floating firewood from local forests to Paris via the Yvonne and Seine, it was only latterly reconstructed as a canal – and then provided in part with locks that were too short to accommodate standard 38.50 m barges. This severely restricted Paris-Lyon through traffic. Work on the canal began in 1784 but then got caught up in the political fallout from the French Revolution five years later; work was resumed in the 1820s with completion of the canal after another 20 years – too late to be a commercial success. From the 1840s-on steam railway networks dominated the movement of freight in France and elsewhere in Europe. For >100 years the canal languished with minimum interest and it was only towards the second half of the 20th century with increased investment in tourism, recreational boating and biking/walking (along tow paths) that the canal has become one of the most popular waterways in France. You don’t initially appreciate this kind of background from the deck of a cabin cruiser; the countryside slowly moving around you – classic rural scenery, livestock, crops, small (typically empty) villages, marching lines of trees, the Aron alongside and below you (so, keep to the towpath side of the canal). Early summer and everything green. There’s plenty of time in which to sit and read all kinds of material including local guidebooks. Four days took us to Chatillon-en-Bazois; starting in Decize and docking in Cercy-La-Tour, Pannecot & Chatillon-en-Bazois en route. We cleared 23 locks rising slowly as we approached Chatillon/Bazois; the highest point on the canal at 262 m is further north near Baye. We travelled <50 km with a guide-book travel time 16 h by boat (and <5 h by bike) – fast by our standards, but we were on holiday and there was much to see/do. Embarking in le Port de Decize we saw little of this picturesque town that has overflowed from the original island in the Loire – except what we saw from the Loire when leaving. We left our car behind the town hospital in the marina car park. Head downstream into the Loire pass under the main town bridge and, couple of km later, turn sharp right into le Canal du Nivernais and there’s the first lock/écluse - #35 (with #1 in Baye). The écluses are where you meet the locals. Locks in the countryside typically have a small house attached – the original home of the lock-keeper. Nowadays the lock-keeper covers 3-4 locks (perhaps more in places) running back and forth with a small car/van/motorino. From first contact you make further arrangements for covering the neighbouring locks during the next few hours (not forgetting that all-important break for lunch). Things worked well. Hop off the boat and you can assist the lock-keeper (and his/her assistants – learners all) winding the gates back/forth under instruction – and practice your language at the same time. First stop Cercy-La-Tour. We met a boatie here who was biking back each evening to collect his car … novel. Take time out to climb the steps to Place d’Aligre; walk around the elegant Catholic Church St Pierre; take in the view across the canal. Next day it was Pannecot – camping site across from the canal in shallow water. We’d looked forward to a meal at La Rustine – famous along this stretch of the canal; it was closed. Wander the village – it was empty of people - everything closed. Back at the port, La Cuisine Nomade (03 86851037) had set up their travelling restaurant – we paid €52.50 for meals/drinks for four of us. Good foods and good value. We’d cruised six easy hours from Pannecot; arriving for 15.30 at the large port of Chatillon-en-Bazois – it was full. Our search for a berth that provided water and electricity came to naught, and we tied up temporarily alongside the main canal and went in search of the Harbour Chief – which failed to achieve anything; she had nothing to offer us. So, we left the boat where we’d berthed, smartened up (such as we could) and headed into town on foot to look for somewhere interesting to share our last evening meal of the holiday together – eating at ‘L’Auberge d l’Hotel de France’. We paid €86.60. Plat du jour - highly recommended. It was time to celebrate ‘le fin de nos vacances á flot’ before collecting the car and heading to Paris Nord the next day; leaving our friends to enjoy the tranquillity of the canal and distant waters during the next two months of summer. And, that reliable taxi service Chatillon to Decize – M. Taxi Guichene Bernard (06 63786138) arrived within 30 minutes of calling. He charged €80. Peter Steele Paris Nord 03 juillet 2018
9. Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon
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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...
10. 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 !
