Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

From the Burgundy of great wines to the mountains of the Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté combines prestigious heritage, exceptional vineyards and generous nature. The famous Route des Grands Crus, between Dijon and Beaune, crosses winegrowing climats listed by UNESCO, where some of the most renowned wines in the world are born. The Hospices de Beaune and their glazed-tile roofs, the abbeys of Cluny and Fontenay bear witness to a prestigious medieval heritage.

On the Franche-Comté side, the scenery changes radically: the Jura mountains unfold lakes, spectacular waterfalls such as those of the Hérisson, blind valleys and dizzying viewpoints. It is a land of outdoor activities where you hike, mountain bike, cross-country ski in winter and explore caves and mysterious springs, such as that of the Loue.

The region is also savoured at the table: great Burgundy wines, vin jaune and vin de paille from the Jura, Comté, Époisses and Morbier cheeses, snails, cured meats and Dijon mustard tell a refined and gourmet art of living. The watchmaking know-how of the Jura completes this living heritage.

Towns of art and history such as Dijon, Besançon and its Vauban citadel, golden-stone villages and unspoilt nature make this region an authentic and varied destination. Between wine tourism, hiking, heritage and gastronomy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté appeals in every season to travellers seeking discovery and authenticity.

To discover Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, combine wine tourism on the Burgundy side with nature activities on the Jura side. Spring and autumn, the harvest season, are ideal, while winter invites cross-country skiing. The Route des Grands Crus, tasting in Beaune, hiking to the Hérisson waterfalls, visiting Besançon and its citadel, cycling on the greenways: experiences are varied. What to do in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté according to the seasons? Lovers of wine, gastronomy, heritage or wide open spaces will find their happiness. Between exceptional terroir, towns of art and unspoilt nature, the region promises an authentic, gourmet and restful stay, to be savoured at a leisurely pace.