Burgundy guide

Legendary wines such as Chablis, Beaujolais and Mâcon, plus cuisine specialities that include boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin, all help to make Burgundy a delight. There's also scenic countryside, medieval villages, the fine city of Dijon, and famous Grand Prix circuit at Magny Cours.

Activities & attractions

What can we eat?

Snails, Dijon mustard, pochouse (a freshwater fish stew), tasty Morvan ham and pies.

What can we drink?

Chablis and Mâcon wines. Cassis, a blackcurrant liqueur often added to white wine - ask for a kir.

Where can we visit?

The stylish towns of Beaune and Dijon. The Roman town of Autun. Nevers, famous for its fine porcelain and china. The Basilica of St Mary Magdalen in Vézelay. The famous Magny Cours grand prix race course.

What can we do?

Wine tasting, ballooning, rock climbing. Boat trips along the canal.

And what about the kids?

Karting at Magny Cours. Nature trails in the Morvan park. The aquatic centre at Nevers.

Region overview

Some of the world's most celebrated wines and exceptional cuisine is produced in Burgundy, making it an extremely welcoming region. The landscape is a mixture of the Côte d'Or vineyards, rolling farmland, forest, and the many waterways. A boat trip along the rivers Yonne, Saone or Seille is an ideal way to experience the splendour of both history and countryside.

Scenic wine-growing areas can be discovered by walking or via cycling trails from Beaune. Wine lovers will love sampling Chablis, Macon, and Pommard, just three of the regional products. The delicious local cuisine should also be experienced, especially boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, garlic snails, and the famous Dijon mustard. Dijon itself has much to offer with splendid architecture and plenty of good restaurants. For something different, visit the famous Grand Prix racetrack of Magny Cours where all the family can enjoy a day of exhilarating kart racing.

Map of Burgundy