Holidays in Burgundy France, rent a holiday cottage, gite or chateau

Self-catering accommodation - France - Burgundy

Go on holiday to Burgundy; stay in a self-catering holiday cottage, gîte or château for a comfortable stay with private accommodation and perhaps garden.

Burgundy is associated with the good life: wine, gourmet food and fine art. The vineyards of the Cote d'Or produce world famous wines and their cellars attract many visitors for an authentic wine tasting experience. Local wines include Chablis and Pouilly-Fuissée. Book a wine tasting tour during your self-catering holiday to get a real flavour of Burgundy.

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The strong heady flavour of the local wine is also a vital ingredient in Burgundy cuisine. Tasty traditional dishes such as boeuf bourguignon characterize this region where hearty flavours take centre stage at every meal. As might be expected, Burgundy has no shortage of fine restaurants, indeed more than 30 in the region can boast a Michelin star. When self-catering you can opt to eat in or out, enjoy the restaurants and the fresh French food from the market.

Dijon is famous for more than mustard. The city has an atmospheric centre, rich with architectural heritage from the last nine centuries. Sip a coffee in the Place Francois Rude whilst listening to the splash of the fountain and watching the world go by. Many of the streets are pedestrianized making it easy to explore the city's artistic heritage by foot. The Musée des Beaux, located in the imposing Palais des Ducs, houses some of France's greatest art treasures.

The Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne gives the visitor a unique insight into the lives of the people of Burgundy through the centuries. One unmissable
attraction for those who love shopping is Dijon's covered market. The market itself is an architectural gem and the place to come for authentic local food.

The Burgundy countryside is crossed by rivers and canals, making it the ideal place for pleasure cruising. Stop off along the way to take a vineyard
tour or to eat snails drenched in garlic butter. For the energetic, there are endless opportunities for cycling along the canal tow paths, golf, horse riding
and angling. Some areas even offer adventure sports such as potholing and rock climbing or a chance to view the beautiful Burgundy countryside by hot-air balloon or hang glider.

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