What to do and see in Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: The Best Specialty Museums

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

The Visitor Center is a must stop on the way to the Basilica to understand what makes this sacred mountain so exceptional. Through a film and a workshop animated by our guides, discover the art and secrets of the builders who erected it 900 years ago.

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.

The Museum of Pays Chatillonnais Tresor de Vix is an essential stop on the Celts' road. The tomb of the Lady of Vix was discovered in January 1953. It is the most prestigious princely burial place of the late first iron period (around 500BC). The Lady was lying on a burial wagon; she was adorned with precious jewels; among which a gold torque, a masterpiece of Celtic goldsmith's work. Next to her stood the famous bronze vase; its size is extraordinary (1.64m high) and of wonderful quality. It is one of the most impressive expressions of Greek art. The mysterious Lady of Vix invites one to a journey through space and time, from her tomb to her palace, along the walls which protected her town, and back to the distant worlds of the Greeks and the Etruscans. The numerous discoveries made in the Chatillonnais region are unveiled as you pass through the exhibition rooms to continue the journey from Gallo-Roman times to the 19th century.

Situé en Bourgogne, sur les bords de Loire, le musée présente deux collections distinctes : le témoignage de nombreuses activités humaines liées à l’un des plus grands fleuves d’Europe, ainsi qu’une collection de peintures modernes. Ses collections sont présentées dans un cadre remarquable : l’ancien couvent des Augustins de la ville et son corps de garde attenant. Datant du XVIIe siècle, tous deux sont inscrits à l’inventaire des monuments historiques. Le musée de la Loire bénéficie de l’appellation « Musée de France » du Ministère de la Culture. Chaque année, le musée organise une à deux expositions temporaires autour de thématiques variées et de ses collections permanentes telles que la Loire, les beaux arts, l’art contemporain, l’histoire locale ou encore l’archéologie. Des conférences, des manifestations, des visites viennent ponctuer l'année. Des jeux, panneaux ou dispositifs interactifs permettent au plus grand nombre de découvrir les collections autrement.

Founded in 1796, Mulot & Petitjean craft traditional gingerbread from more than 220 years. Production begins in the same way that it used to, with the creation of a base dough from wheat flour, honey and sweeteners. Dijon's genuine gingerbread, made from wheat flour, remains an authentic product which awakes the gourmand memory of our childhood. Mulot & Petitjean is certified an «Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant». This a sign of recognition from the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, implemented to distinguish French companies for their excellent traditional and industrial savoir-faire. It rewards unfailing attachment to a product, to traditional recipes, to unique savoir-faire, to the kindly preservation of its remarkable heritage, and to the enhancement of its historical sites and remarkable architecture. Mulot and Petitjean, whose factory is located in Dijon, operates 4 own stores in the region and has a distribution network throughout France.