The name Burgundy conjures up images of fine wines and classic French dishes such as Boeuf Bourguignon and Coq au Vin. Yet, it offers so much more – beautiful touring, glorious châteaux and fascinating towns such as Beaune and Dijon. It is the perfect stop en route to or from Provence or the Côte d’Azur.
Dijon
Once the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy, Dijon’s old town with its atmospheric, narrow streets is one of the best preserved mediaeval centres in France. You’ll sample some of France’s finest cuisine and wines at one of the many wine bars and see great works by Lotto, Hals and Monet and remains of the lavish court of the Dukes of Burgundy at the impressive Musée des Beaux-Arts, and visit the new ‘Cité de la Gastronomie et du Vin’ museum.
Beaune
Situated in the middle of France’s Côte d’Or ‘departement’, Beaune is the capital of the Burgundy wine region and is surrounded by some of France’s most celebrated wine villages. At the centre of its cobbled streets is the Hôtel Dieu and Hospices de Beaune, with its inner courtyard and multi-colourful tiled roofs.
Vougeot
A famous village in the heart of the Grand Cru wine producing countryside between Dijon and Beaune, most of the wine produced here comes from one walled Grand Cru vineyard, Clos de Vougeot, which dates from 1336.
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L’Art de Vivre is a charming, traditional barge, which has a particularly fascinating history. Originally built in England during World War One, she served as a supply vessel for Allied troops on the Somme. In retirement, she has enjoyed a more tranquil lifestyle on one of France’s longest-established canals, the Canal du Nivernais.
Built in 1884 and listed as a heritage monument, La Cloche is located a short walk from the Old Town and the city's key museums. It has 88 elegantly furnished bedrooms and a renowned gastronomic restaurant leading to a summer terrace and garden. There is a spa with a small pool and a stylish bar.
Cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers of the South of France, AmaCello is an elegant vessel with 73 staterooms. Most rooms offer a French balcony from which to enjoy the views of the countryside as you cruise, and each has an en suite marble bathroom. Suites offer large accommodation and bathrooms with separate bath and shower.
A former residence of Cistercian Monks, Château de Gilly is located two minutes from Vougeot. It has preserved its authentic 14th and 16th century character, reflected in its moats, gardens and vaulted dining room.
Based in Burgundy, La Belle Epoque was formerly a working vessel transporting lumber from this densely-wooded region up the Burgundy Canal to Paris. She now transports guests on the same canal but in considerably more comfort, with two junior suites and four staterooms offering a choice of twin or double beds and marble en-suite bathrooms.
Located in the charming small village of Puligny-Montrachet, one the most
well-known names in Burgundy, this boutique hotel has three buildings located
on the town square.
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