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City tours, excursions and tickets in Burgundy and surroundings
Moving around in France - transportation
Take into account that in the capital, there is a special form of underground transportation. The metro serves not only the capital, but also the nearby suburbs. So far, there are 17 regular subway lines in the city. It is especially useful for tourists that there are quite clear maps and schemes at each station which makes it easy to take one’s bearing and get around. In addition to the main ones, there are five other regional branches in the metro that link the capital of France with the nearest cities. Trains also run strictly according to the schedule. During peak hours they run almost every fifteen minutes. However, the bus stops on their route are much less when compared to the underground intercity trains.
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Economy roadmap of France
It should be noted that nuclear power plants have received special development in France. The Country’s use of atomic energy can be compared only with the energy potential of the United States of America. In Pierrelatte today, is located one of the largest plants dedicated to uranium enrichment, while in Normandy, a plant for the processing of radioactive waste successfully functions. On the basis of this, it is possible to draw the conclusion that France not only successfully uses atomic energy, but is also able to perfectly obtain its by-products, without hurting the environment. It is worth noting that France, despite its meager energy potential with regards to fossil fuels, has created an incredibly powerful system for generating electricity. This is why it produces much more energy than it consumes and actively exports its surplus to neighboring countries of the European Union, including Switzerland. … Open
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Cuisine and top restaurants
Tourists visiting one of Bourgogne towns on the third Thursday in November could taste wine and take part in joyous recreational activities. Numerous restaurants of Bourgogne invite visitors to taste delicious drinks; all the restaurants participate in the festival; ‘Le Beaujolais est arriv?!’ is inscribed on every sign plate. As for the culinary delights, there is priority to meat dishes. Boeuf … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Burgundy
Travelers that are fond of noisy social events would find interesting to visit the town of Chalon-sur-Saone. The colorful festival of street culture, Chalon dans la Rue, is held there in the second half of July. In the last few years it has gained status of a major international event. The festival is attended by street performers and artists, musicians and acrobats. You could watch spectacular performances right on … Open
Travel guide to Burgundy
In Beaune, that is considered as a wine capital of the region, there are a lot of unique historical sites too. The spectacular monument in the Gothic style is the Hospices de Beaune. The annual charity fair is constantly held here. Winemakers from all over the world take part in it. They present the best wines from their cellars. All the proceeds will be used for charitable purposes. Many travelers know … Open
Advices for travellers
6. All major cities of the province have great tourist centers; even experienced travelers are recommended to use them. There you can take a free city map and brochures describing sights, and get a lot of useful information about the city's cultural life and coming events. 7. Bourgogne is a perfect holiday destination for fans of event tourism. Various festivals are held there throughout the year. A significant … Open
Attractions and active leisure
If a serene stay on the beach won’t be impressive, travelers can go hunting. You can hunt game that is ubiquitous in vast forests, but, however, hunting for truffles is more demanded by tourists. Annually the province produces more than 4 tons of fine mushrooms, which are appreciated by gourmets all over the world. Tourists search truffles accompanied by experienced and specially trained pigs; such events are … Open
Cultural excursion through Burgundy - things to see
Dijon is very interesting in terms of sightseeing, so the usual walk along its ancient streets can turn into a fascinating tour. Palais Ducal has remained one of the main symbols of the city for many years. Currently it is the seat of the Museum of fine and applied arts. It's worth noting that all exhibits of the museum once belonged to owners of the castle. One of the oldest towns in the province is Avallon; in the … Open
