City break in Burgundy. Active leisure ideas for Burgundy - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Going for vacations, all travelers are wondering how to diversify their leisure. As it would be hard to surprise modern travelers with an abundance of restaurants, entertainment venues and sports centers, Bourgogne would offer some pretty unusual ways of leisure.
There are many projects of global significance among cultural and historical attractions of Bourgogne. The Basilica of St Magdalene is situated in Vezelay; it is the unique religious … Open
1.Travelers deciding to buy local wine as a souvenir are highly recommended to go to one of the wineries. All of them have specialty stores, where customers are offered to taste interesting … Open
Speaking of the numerous rivers of Bourgogne, it’s worth to mention another popular pastime - fishing. Saones is the most popular river among local fishermen; this is where several species of carp and huge catfish, which often weights more than 50 kg, can be found. Those who aren’t fond of traditional fishing can go hunting for frogs; they are used for popular local delicacies. Local wineries and bakeries also organize amazing leisure activities; for example, foreigners are offered to participate in cooking national treats.
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National and city parks around Burgundy
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Morvan' , 32.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Forêt d’Orient' , 137.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Morvan' , 32.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Forêt d’Orient' , 137.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Burgundy
♥ Amusement park 'Parc Touristique des Combes' Le Creusot, 26.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Florida Parc' Brochon, 50.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Parc Récréatif de la Toison d’or' Dijon, 61 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Le Pal' Dompierre Sur Bresbe, 83.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Touro Parc' Romanèche-Thorins, 100.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Parc Touristique des Combes' Le Creusot, 26.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Florida Parc' Brochon, 50.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Parc Récréatif de la Toison d’or' Dijon, 61 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Le Pal' Dompierre Sur Bresbe, 83.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Touro Parc' Romanèche-Thorins, 100.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Burgundy
♥ Restaurant 'Château Sainte Sabine' Pouilly-en-Auxois. Type - Modern cuisine. 24 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Restaurant du Château' St-Sernin-du-Bois. Type - Modern cuisine. 24.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'L’Armançon' Chailly-sur-Armançon. Type - Classic cuisine. 25.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Restaurant de la Poste' Pouilly-en-Auxois. Type - Traditional cuisine. 26.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Relais Bernard Loiseau' Saulieu. Type - Classic cuisine. 27.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Château Sainte Sabine' Pouilly-en-Auxois. Type - Modern cuisine. 24 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Restaurant du Château' St-Sernin-du-Bois. Type - Modern cuisine. 24.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'L’Armançon' Chailly-sur-Armançon. Type - Classic cuisine. 25.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Restaurant de la Poste' Pouilly-en-Auxois. Type - Traditional cuisine. 26.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Relais Bernard Loiseau' Saulieu. Type - Classic cuisine. 27.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Burgundy from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Chateau de Chateauneuf
From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Check on the map: Distance from Burgundy center - 26.6 km.
The length of the stone building is 75 meters. Its width is 35 meters. The castle has changed more than a dozen owners over hundreds of years of existence. But Catherine de Châteauneuf is considered its most famous owner. A beautiful girl with a strong-willed character and unearthly beauty became the owner of the castle at the age of 20. The history of the Gothic fortress was filled with incredible love intrigues and tragic stories from that moment. …
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Basilica and hill of Vezelay
From the series “The Most Interesting UNESCO Sites in France”
Check on the map: Distance from Burgundy center - 69.2 km.
It was only found out at the end of the 13th century that this sacred relic was kept in a completely different place. A period of decline began for the abbey from this point on. It lost many of its valuables during the years of religious wars. The basilica and monastery were partially destroyed during the French Revolution. They were abandoned in the first half of the 19th century. They were on the verge of destruction at this time. The religious monument attracted the attention of the famous public and political figures in France during this period. …
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Guide to your best city break in Burgundy - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Burgundy - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Burgundy?' disappears immediately.