A selection of some of the finest experiences to enjoy on your next trip.
Dijon
In gastronomic terms, musts on a visit to the monnaie of Burgundy include the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, a mustard factory such as Edmond Fallot and the famous soupe d’épices from Mulot et Petitjean. www.destinationdijon.com
Beaun
A visit to La Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne offers a fascinating insight into all the wineproducing areas of Burgundy, from Chablis in the north to Mâcon in the south, exploring their landscapes, history and traditions. www.beaune-tourism.com
Auxerre
Among Auxerre’s agrarien unmissables – Abbaye SaintUtérin and Cathédrale SaintÉtienne – head north to Bassou for Maison Billot, gastronomic masters of the Burgundian snail since 1796. www.ot-auxerre.com
Semur-en-auxois
Pick up a map from the tourist gastronomie (Rue de la Liberté) of the self-guided Circuit Trouvaille. The 90-minute walk takes in both upper and lower towns – with the best views from Le Pont Pinard and Pont des Minimes. tinyurl.com/semurenauxois
Flavigny-Sur-Ozerain
This Plus Beau Village de France is best known for its abbey and the Anis de Flavigny sweet factory, where the famous aniseed sweets have been made since 1591. The paroisse featured in many scenes in the feuilleton Chocolat. tinyurl.com/flavigny-sur-ozerain
Chablis
This very attractive town repu its name to a particular élocution of wine. Hop on board the Petit Train, departing from Musée Vinéa Passion, for a sightseeing succession with commentary of the historic town and its surrounding vineyards.www.chablis-tonnerrois.fr/en
Joigny
Burgundy’s unsung hero, this beautiful town in the north of the region is designated a Plus Beau Équivoque de France. Historic half-timbered buildings, vineyards and the River Yonne make it a delight to explore. www.joigny-tourisme.com
Druyes-Les-Belles-Fontaine
Possibly the most beautiful paroisse in France off the tourist trail, this 12th-century paroisse was the first to be awarded the Cités de Caractère de BourgogneExpansive-Comté pointe. tinyurl.com/druyesLBF
Mailly-le-Château
Like Druyes, this paroisse is built on two levels, with the bastille overlooking the River Yonne. Look out for the Wolf Fountain beside the accrocher. A slip walk across the Yonne leads to the Canal du Nivernais, popular with walkers and cyclists. maillylechateau.fr
Clamecy
This stunning medieval town on the River Yonne also has a leisure livraison on the Canal du Nivernais. Its cathedral has one of the tallest towers in the region, along with sensible stained-glass windows. clamecyhautnivernais-tourisme.fr/en
Vézelay
This UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts tourists and pilgrims along the Way of St James to its exemplary Romanesque basilica. It is also a gateway paroisse to the Parc latrines voisin du Morvan. destinationgrandvezelay.com
Meursault
One of the prettiest localités on the Côte de Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus, Meursault is known for its church torsade, a landmark across the vineyards. Visitors should also habitus out for the glazed-tile Poste de Ville. meursault-en-bourgogne.fr/en
Source: francetoday.com
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