"Burgundy - Towns, vines, wines etc" Top 5 Page for this destination Bourgogne by PierreZA

Bourgogne Travel Guide: 1,220 reviews and 3,183 photos

Driving through Burgundy

During the last 10 days of April 2007 I traveled with 2 very good friends through the beautiful Burgundy in France.
Although there may be many ways of experiencing this wonderful area of France, we rented a car, which gave us lots of freedom.
Wine might be at the heart of the goings on here, but there are many other very interesting things to do and to explore.
I can also say that the people of Burgundy are of the most friendly I ever came across (despite the fact that we are not fluent in French).
People were welcoming and appreciated the fact that we came all the way from South Africa to visit Burgundy, and enjoy their wine, food and culture.
We actually started our trip from Troyes (Champagne), and ended our travels in Cluny.
There are many villages and small towns to visit, but also a city like Dijon.
Burgundy also have a very rich history, and don't forget the amazing food you find here.
Do spend enough time here, don't try and do it in 2 or 3 days - you'll miss too much!
Enjoy this wonderful part of France!

Towns

Roof - Corton

We passed through many villages, but also spent some time in many towns.
Tonnerre - Chablis - Dijon - Fixin - Gevrey-Chambertin - Nuits-St-George - Clos de Vougeot - Beaune - Pernand Vergelesses - Cluny - Solutre.

Landscape - Burgundy

I have done related pages on:

Beaune
Cluny
Dijon

Pros and Cons

Pros:A very unique and special experience, will do it again

Last visit to Bourgogne: Apr 2007
Intro Updated Mar 7, 2009
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Reviews (27)

Cluny Things to Do (15)

What a delightful town. Very rich in history and beautiful surroundings! We stayed for two nights. Very friendly people... more travel advice

Pernand Vergelesses Things to Do (15)

A village at the foot of a hill. Drive up the hill, for a magnificent view. There are quite a few cellars in the... more travel advice

Fixin : Hiking trail and Napoleeon Things to Do (15)

Drive through Fixin right to the top. There you will find a choice of three hiking trails, which differs in distance and... more travel advice

Fixin Things to Do (15)

Fixin is a village close to Gevrey-Chambertin and Brochan. It has two beautiful churches and has connections with... more travel advice

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Sports & Outdoors (1)
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Transportation (2)
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Comments (6)

Nemorino Apr 23, 2010 at 2:36 AM Report Abuse

Fine photos of this beautiful area! I rode through the Bourgogne on my bicycle once, but that was a long time ago . . .
BruceDunning Aug 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM Report Abuse

It reads like a pleasant and serene place to visit and tour the wine country and sample. Thank you for the tour.
hunterV Feb 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM Report Abuse

You made a great trip, Pierre! Good for you! Thanx for sharing here...
rsleisk Oct 30, 2007 at 6:32 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful Burgundy, great tips and photos. I would love to drive from village to village throughout France.
iandsmith Oct 2, 2007 at 3:24 AM Report Abuse

Do love that opening shot of Chablis. Tempting stuff.
cadzand May 26, 2007 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

You must be a Bourgogne wine expert by now :) What a great overview. Makes me want to go back and take more time to see it all.