Burgundy is one of France’s best kept secrets where luxurious green and gold undulating countryside is intermingled with immaculately kept vineyards and dense woodland. The region is home to some of the finest cuisine in France and world famous wine producing towns.

Beaune – the wine capital of Burgundy and one of the best places in France for wine tasting. A well-preserved town, still surrounded by medieval walls.

Dijon – a cultural and gastronomic centre, famed for its fine wines and mustard. This is an appealing city to explore, with many Renaissance buildings.

Mâcon – a lively river port that is home to the national wine fair and some fine Burgundy tastings. The Maison du Bois is an ornately carved wooden house that is well worth visiting.

Besançon – a Roman town with a citadel at the centre offering fabulous views over the town as well as three interesting museums. The town is also well known for watch and clock making.

Châteauneuf – a medieval village which is one of the oldest and most picturesque in France. Situated on top of a hill overlooking the Auxois plain and the Vandenesse valley, the village offers a wealth of cultural events from concerts to fairs to art exhibitions.

Tournus – an attractive old town on the river Saône which retains much of its medieval charm. The huge L'Abbaye of St-Philibert is considered to be one of France’s most impressive sacred Romanesque buildings.