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- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg à D i A404 go Bourg- in T. +33 (0)3 89 90 31 11 / www.euroairport.com en-Bresse Rhône Genève A40 Aéroport A6 A40 A41 - Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Lyon AIN A40 Aérodrome LOIRE RHONE A42 A410 Chamonix Cartographie T. +33 (0)4 26 00 70 07 / www.lyon.aeroport.fr Lyon U4652 - 04/17 - Geneva Airport T. +0041 227 177 111 / www.gva.ch GETTING TO BOURGOGNEFRANCHECOMTÉ Want to come in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté? Nothing could be simpler. With one-click access, the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Regional Tourism Committee will guide you until (nearly) you will arrive here. Pack your suitcase, we are waiting for you… This document was produced with the fi nancial assistance of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional council. Contents ARE YOU READY 2 UNESCO, THE WONDERS OF OUR HERITAGE Ʉ to explore? 5 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM 6 BLOW OUT THE CANDLES 8 AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND REALITY Adventurers who thirst for discovery and encounters, travellers for one day or for a while longer, voyagers in search of wild nature, rosy-cheeked 12 NATURE VS CULTURE gastronomes, pleasure boaters, avid ramblers tackling steep climbs, visitors 14 MYSTERIOUS GEOLOGICAL WHIMS… starved of culture and art of every genre, pilgrims yearning for silence, active 16 EXPLORING THE MEMORIES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD globe-trotters or idle epicureans, sporty lovers of the great outdoors, city 18 AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY… break tourists, nomadic campers or cheerful cyclists… Burgundy-Franche- Comté is an infi nite playground to explore, generous and enchanting. 20 ADVENTURERS FOR ONE DAY On the winding, and oft en mountainous, roads, there lies an array of stops 21 OPEN-AIR MUSEUMS where you can open your eyes and ears to the unusual history of this region 22 FOR THE LOVE OF ART and the unique variety of its landscapes. Here you can immerse yourself in 24 ALONG THE WATERWAYS its history and traditions, there you can enjoy a picturesque or unexpected stop and a little further on you can explore your 26 ALL ROADS LEAD TO BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ! own limits or play at being an adventurer. From 29 NEWS IN BRIEF - ON THE ROAD… «The real voyage of discovery consists not north to south you can experience new fl avours. In 30 BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ IN LIGHTS! in seeing new sights, but in having new eyes» certain places you can learn in the great outdoors, 32 HIGH LUXURY OR VINTAGE and sometimes you can exercise your legs and your Marcel Proust mind all at once. But everywhere you go you will 34 RECHARGE THE BATTERIES gaze wide-eyed at the beauty of the landscapes, 36 UNUSUAL BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ formed by the region’s extreme geological whims… 38 A VOYAGE THROUGH AN UNKNOWN TERROIR Do you imagine it is bland? Quite the contrary… 42 DISCOVERING NEW CULINARY WORLDS Do you imagine it lacks interest? It surprises visitors with its unexpected array of ambiances of all types… 45 DRINK WATER AT ITS SOURCE Do you imagine it is discret? Of course, but all the better for springing its 46 BACK TO BASE CAMP! surprises. 50 A PREVIEW OF 2019 And in 2018, anything could happen… 52 UP ON THE MOUNTAIN Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme

1 # EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS THE WONDERS VISIONARY ARCHITECTS They were visionaries, idealists and humanists who threw out the rule books of their craft s. Le Corbusier and Claude Nicolas Ledoux left their fi ngerprints OF OUR all over a region that welcomed them with open arms. A genius work of mankind, the Saline Royale salt works at Arc-et-Senans by Ledoux, has enjoyed UNESCO recognition since 1982. It was one of the largest salt works in Europe in its day, designed in order to take the brine – extracted from the HERITAGE salt works at Salins-les-Bains – and transfer it to Arc-et-Senans along a 21km canal. Its construction began in 1775 and is a modern and utopian extension of the Grande Saline of Salins-les-Bains. Still to this day, Ledoux’s work, « the perfect town », is astonishing in its scale. Le Corbusier was also most THERE ARE NINE OF THEM NOW. NINE REMARKABLE certainly an idealist! In Haute-Saône, perched on the small hill of Notre- Dame-du-Haut, the Chapelle de Ronchamp is an architectural creation by SITES CLASSIFIED AS WORLD HERITAGE BY UNESCO. this most famous of architects. A site of great historic, artistic and spiritual A GREAT PERFORMANCE BY THIS FRENCH TERRITORY! signifi cance, it astonishes most of all by its use of light and materials, RIGHT THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY, BURGUNDY-FRANCHE- encouraging silence and prayer. COMTÉ HAS STOOD OUT THANKS TO ITS EXTRAORDINARY www.salineroyale.com ARCHITECTURE AND ITS NATURAL SITES THAT BEAR www.salinesdesalins.com WITNESS TO A FICKLE GEOLOGY. www.collinenotredameduhaut.com

Small steps lead to big adventures THE GIFTED BUILDER

He designed around one hundred fortifi ed squares, providing the Kingdom of France with a « ring of iron ». An engineer who was adept at organising the defences of a city during a siege, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban is a leading fi gure of the Grand Siècle, a precursor of the Age of Enlightenment. On 7th July 2008, twelve of his works, grouped together within a « network of major Vauban sites », were classifi ed as World Heritage by UNESCO, including Besançon, its ramparts and its majestic Citadelle, incontestable proof of the power of his genius. In order to fully appreciate their scale, nothing beats a stroll along SUPER STAR TERROIR the parapet walk. The views of the old fortifi ed town are breathtaking. Son et lumières shows and the « Citadels of Burgundy’s terroir is unique. Romanée-Conti, Pommard, Meursault, the World » photographic exhibition will celebrate the tenth Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé, Givry… This region has been truly blessed by anniversary of this well-deserved recognition in fi ne style. nature, drawing its excellence from its www.citadelle.com « In Burgundy, when you speak about www.besancon-tourisme.com terroir and showcasing its Climats. Climats a Climat, you don’t raise your eyes to are vineyard plots, heaven; you lower them to the earth » carefully marked out by Bernard Pivot, famous French contemporary EVIDENCE OF HISTORY STRETCHING BACK small stone walls that THOUSANDS OF YEARS have given rise to the Clos and the Lieux-dits terms. This local hierarchy explains why, just a few metres away, another plot does not produce the At the lakes of Clairvaux and Chalain in the Jura, vestiges of same wine. Each has its own history, its own place in the hierarchy of the lakeside dwellings bear witness to the life of Neolithic man. At Crus (Regional Appellation, Village, Premier Cru, Grand Cru) and benefi ts Clairvaux-les-Lacs, tens of thousands of archaeological pieces from very particular geological and climactic conditions. This subtlety is so have been gathered. At Chalain, the ruins of villages with particular to Burgundy that it earned the Climats of the Burgundy wine houses on stilts that date to 3000 B.C are in evidence. The site region UNESCO World Heritage status on 4th July 2015. Today, the Climats makes up an extraordinary documentary source of knowledge can be explored on foot, by bike or by car. on the life of the men and women of the Neolithic period. Both sites, as well as 109 others located all around the Alpine arc, Since July 2017, the Maison des Climats in Beaune presents an were classifi ed by UNESCO as World Heritage in 2011, under unusual exhibition that allows visitors to understand what the the appellation « Sites Palafi ttiques*- Prehistoric alpine pile Climats of the Burgundy wine region are and the basis for their dwelling sites ». UNESCO World Heritage classifi cation. *Palafi ttes are dwellings on stilts linked to the river by a walkway, built between 5000 and 500 B.C on the banks of lakes, rivers and www.climats-bourgogne.com marshlands of the Alps and the Alpine Arc. 3 www.juralacs.com LAND OF SPIRITUALITY

The jewel of northern Burgundy, Fontenay Abbey is the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world. It was one of the very fi rst French sites to be listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, in 1981. A superb place to visit and in which to recharge the batteries, surrounded by verdant valleys, it has been the location for a great many fi lms.

On the way to Vézelay, Charité-sur-Loire was once an essential stop for pilgrims heading along the Way of St James. Tradition has it that they used to enjoy the « charity of the good priests », thus giving rise to the name of the town. In 1998, 71 monuments as well as 7 sections of the route, including Charité- sur-Loire, were listed as World Heritage by * NEW * UNESCO under the offi cial title of « The Ways of St James in France ». The « Salaisons en Tuyé » are listed on the inventory of intangible national cultural Along this same holy route, the basilica of heritage. Vézelay, a place of mystery and faith, attracts crowds right through the year. Perched on its A regional tradition that is several centuries old has just been « Eternal Hill » - listed as World Heritage by granted a noble title. The so-called Salaisons that are smoked UNESCO since 1979 – it gives visitors a sense in Tuyé farmhouses of the Haut-Doubs are now listed on the of peace and serenity that is truly timeless. inventory of intangible national cultural heritage. The heart of Here, wherever the light shines, its stones the isolated farms of the Haut-Doubs from which sprout the exude the sense of an incredible dialogue kitchen chimneys in every home, the Tuyé served for smoking, between mankind and the heavens. curing and drying, three methods of preserving food that are so traditional in the Haut-Doubs, a land famous for its long winters. www.abbayedefontenay.com/fr The slow burning of the sawdust of deciduous trees creates the www.lacharitesurloire-tourisme.com precious smoke that gives local Salaisons their unique fl avour. http://en.vezelaytourisme.com/ Nowadays, it is a love of that fl avour that keeps the tradition alive, but also a desire to pass on this artisanal and architectural heritage.

www.siteremarquabledudoubs.fr LIBERTY IS AN IDEAL THAT THE ANCIENTS OF BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ KNEW HOW TO MAINTAIN, BY RESISTING AND FIGHTING, REBEL DEFENDERS OF THEIR LANDS AND THEIR IDEAS. LIBERTY IS A CONCEPT THAT THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THIS LAND THEN TOOK TO EVER GREATER HEIGHTS, DETERMINED, COURAGEOUS PEOPLE WHO THOUGHT BIG AND FORMED THEIR IDEALS, MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE HEARTS OF GREAT WARRIORS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK ON ALL HUMANITY.

FROM THE ABOLITIONISTS’ … TO THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ROUTE… HUB OF THE GRAND EST

Proof of this fervour is that the fi ght for personal Racism, xenophobia, intolerance… More than freedoms was born here in Burgundy-Franche- ever before these crimes have taken on a new and Comté. At the Fort de Joux, fi rst of all, there came worrying signifi cance. Raising awareness and the precursor to the battle to recognise slavery as defending our freedoms now and always is the new a crime against huma- battle faced by the Abolitionists’ # HISTORY TO EXPLORE nity. Later on in Cham- “The trunk of the tree Route network, which is now pagney, the Maison de la adopting a new strategy: the Négritude et des Droits of liberty will grow back creation of a National Memorial de l’Homme, recently because its roots are deep Hub of Eastern France. modernised and renova- The ambition of this vast ted, marks the starting and numerous.” memorial hub is to meet the point for a popular and Toussaint Louverture major challenges involved in libertarian revolt led by raising public awareness in order the inhabitants of this modest village. Re-joined to stop history from repeating itself. 20 symbolic by Chamblanc, Fessenheim and Emberménil, in centres have come together around a network 2004 these 5 sites formed the very fi rst network of of 5 sites making up the Abolitionists’ Route, remembrance sites of their kind in the world: The permitting as many people as possible to explore, Abolitionists’ Route. in an ever more complete and chronological www.abolitions.org fashion, the stages and personalities that played their part in the long journey towards the abolition of slavery.

ROAD MAP In Paray-le-Monial, Pierre Moreau was the fi rst traveller to describe the horrors of slavery in Brazil in 1648. He was one of the very fi rst abolitionists in France, as well as an early defender of the rights of Man. / In Moirans-en-Montagne, Épiphane Dunod, born in 1644, was a holy man of the Capuchin Order who rose up against the enslavement of Africans in America by the Europeans. / In Ferney-Voltaire: Entirely renovated over the course of 3 years and reopened in 2018, the château where Voltaire spent the last twenty years of his life, fi ghting intolerance through his writing. / The Charter of Grievances of Charolles and Toulon-sur-Arroux, in Saône-et-Loire, called for the abolition of slavery. / In Oyonnax, Léger-Félicité Sonthonax enacted the general abolition of slavery in the northern province of Santo Domingo. / Digoin and Cormatin are the places where General Étienne Lavaux was born and died. He was a close friend of Toussaint Louverture, having assisted in the emancipation of black slaves. / And then, fi nally, the birth house 5 of Victor Hugo in Besançon, the family home of Anne-Marie Javouhey and the memorial forests of Chamblanc, Seurre and Jallanges, the Lamartine Museum in Mâcon and the Château de Saint-Point in Saône-et-Loire… BLOW# EXPLORE TIME OUT THE CANDLES

WHETHER MORE RECENT OR ANCIENT, THE REMARKABLE SITES OR MUSEUMS CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARIES IN GRAND STYLE. IT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO STOP OFF AND REALISE THAT IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ AGE IS JUST A NUMBER WHEN IT COMES TO THE REGION’S CURIOSITIES… ITS AGEOLDAGE MONUMENTS… and to enjoy the peace of a venue that is deeply DECADES OF PASSION! spiritual. Founded in 1118, in 2018 it celebrates In 2018, the Aventure Peugeot Museum in Land of history,h Burgundy-Franche-Comté is its 900 years of history, from the Golden Age of Sochaux celebrates a number of anniversaries, bursting with grandiose sites with a charm that has Monasticism right through its industrial usage and including its 30th birthday that will be marked in beeneen polished wwith every passing century. Proof up to its restoration. the appropriate fashion throughout the year. Steel of this, despite its 90090 years, is Fontenay Abbey A few kilometres from there, at the Château de blades, coff ee grinders, sewing machines, tools, close to Montbard, listelisted as World Heritage by Bussy-Rabutin, festivities are also being prepared. bikes and motorcycles, automobiles from every UNESCO in 1981, which is fi lmed now more than 400 years aft er the birth of Count Roger de Bussy- era, modern sports cars and futuristic concept ever. It is considered to be the oldest preserved Rabutin, a cousin of Madame de Sévigné, General of cars…From 1810 to the present day, the Aventure Cistercian abbey in the world, and it is provides the the Royal armies of Louis XIV, but above all a well- Peugeot Museum reveals backdrop for numerous period fi lms thanks both to known courtesan 200 years of its industrial the exceptional beauty of its architectural ensemble and writer, who was “If the present resuscitates the past, history. The year will and to its stunning natural environment. Every year exiled from court also be punctuated by it welcomes more than 80,000 visitors who come to aft er having exposed it never ceases to transform it” countless exhibitions admire its splendid and well-preserved architecture, the romantic aff airs André Malraux and gatherings in honour of some of his of the 50th anniversary of the 504, the 70th prominent peers. It is an episode that earned him anniversary of the 203 and the 80th anniversary 13 months imprisonment in the Bastille, followed of the 202, iconic models by this automobile by an exile of 17 years at his family’s magnifi cent brand. And in order to mark the centenary of the Burgundian château. To celebrate the 400th Armistice of 1918, in November the museum will birthday of this bon vivant, a fanfare of events make present the « Factories of War » exhibition. So up a programme, including an original exhibition many candles to blow out! of costumes of stage and screen that were fi rst In a complete change of style, there is a chance showcased at the Château de Bussy-Rabutin. to get away from it all at Dino-zoo. In the heart In Côte-d’Or, the Grande Forge de Buff on of a magnifi cent woodland site, walkers will celebrates its 250th anniversary, no less. A pass alongside around one hundred prehistoric masterpiece of the industrial heritage of the XVIII creatures, some reaching 12 metres in length. For Century, the forge bears witness to the scientifi c its 25th birthday, this site is not scrimping on genius of the age. An interesting exhibition presents new features! As well as the moving retrospective the forge, built in 1768 by the Comte de Buff on, dreamed up about the « Dino-zoo » adventure, a celebrated naturalist, but also the cement plant, some new attractions will be unveiled: Jurassic the most recent industrial section, and one which River is a pleasant boat trip along an educationalal allowed the family to preserve these buildings. The trail and Arbreville, a newew playground in the trees, cement of Buff on is reputed as being fast setting helps you learn whilst havingving fun. and has been used in the construction of numerous lighthouses. www.museepeugeot.com www.dino-zoo.com www.abbayedefontenay.com www.chateau-bussy-rabutin.fr www.grandeforgedebuff on.fr 7 AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND REALITY # EXCURSIONS IN SIZE

AUGMENTED REALITY, DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES ON SITE, ASTONISHING APPS: IN BURGUNDY- FRANCHE-COMTÉ, HISTORY, HERITAGE AND TOURISM ARE REINVENTED AND A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME ALWAYS LEAVES A « DIGITAL FOOTPRINT ».

8 SEEING THE INVISIBLE: PIONEERING BURGUNDYFRANCHECOMTÉ

Burgundy-Franche-Comté loves big contrasts. Since the start of the 2000s, Cluny, one of the most important Whilst augmented reality religious, artistic and political centres of the Middle can shed a light on history Ages, has off ered us a vision of the future. At the time, the and reveal long-gone principles of augmented reality were beginning to take architectural features root here in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Rendered entirely and costumes, it can « virtual », the abbey church of Cluny is reborn thanks to a also take ideas that are fi lm of the topography created with the use of 3D images. oft en complex and hard On the screens are revealed 1000 years of architectural to understand and make history! Today, this technological vibe resonates across the them more accessible. entire area, from Belfort to Beaune and passing through Nevers, where an e-Tree now stands just a stone’s throw That is the case with the Climats of the Burgundy from the town hall. This new generation of urban furniture vineyards that have been listed as World Heritage in the shape of a tree is powered entirely by solar energy by UNESCO. In order to accompany the visitor as they thanks to its photovoltaic sensors. It provides locals and discover these famous vineyard plots that have been passing visitors alike with a range of free services, such as a precisely defi ned and named for centuries, the Maison rest area, shade, drinking water, the opportunity to charge des Climats, opened last June in Beaune, has created some your Smart phones, Wi-Fi, street lighting and practical unusual content. The visit begins with a digital mural with information by means of an integrated screen. The fi rst of 3D sound, retelling the history of the Climats. A 9 metre its kind in Europe, in just a matter of days it has already long scale model represents the vineyards of the Côte become the symbol of a digital ecosystem that is open de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, the history, geology, and giving… This spirit of openness can also be found in toponymy and heritage of the Climats. An augmented reality Belfort, where an augmented reality discovery trail in three app lets visitors access details on the scale model and delve languages has just shaken up the Citadelle, once thought deeper into themes relating to the Climats. Exploring the to be impregnable… Le Grand Souterrain and the famous geology and soils, the medieval heritage, testimonials from Lion de Bartholdi wave bye-bye to traditional audio guides: wine producers and revelations about the wines themselves, nowadays, touch screen tablets transform the visit into a the Climats come to life. journey through time and breathe new life into the history of the town. 3D reconstitutions of architectural features www.cluny-abbaye.fr www.nevers-tourisme.com that have vanished or war machines, archaeological fi nds, www.belfort-tourisme.com/patrimoine fi lms, animations…All this is done to highlight further the www.climats-bourgogne.com architectural genius of the works whilst bringing back their original glory. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté, augmented reality travels through time and across the region with azimuthal projects: the Fort du Mont Bart and Aqueduc d’Arcier, both in the Doubs, can already see their digital futures, with more to follow…

9 # ROLEPLAY IN CLUNY

Founded in 910, Cluny Abbey has always been # WINE TOURISM IN YOUR ahead of its time...There is now a free app POCKET available to help you explore this exceptional site, Jura wines will soon hold no secrets with two options: the Family Fun trail to discover thanks to an app dedicated to Jura the abbey through a series of mini-games and a wines and the best restaurants in the chance to venture into the spaces that are closed area, featuring wine trails that are to visitors, like the belfry and the mill tower, or the enhanced with practical information, Geocaching trail, a digital treasure hunt during addresses for gourmets and wine which the player is invited to move along the trail estates to explore as soon as possible. by solving puzzles. Going from one challenge to the next, they discover anecdotes on monastic life www.jura-tourism.com and the workings of the abbey. www.cluny-abbaye.fr # AUTUN LAYS OUT ITS CONNECTED WALKING MAP

The Grand Autunois-Morvan territory is bursting with walking circuits. Listed in 5 guides for walkers, these green trails are now presented in one sole guide that is free and 100% connected. You simply have to download the « Onprint » app, select your diffi culty level and pinpoint your geolocation. Step by step, the app supplies you with precious information on the climbs and the trail, but also regarding the surrounding heritage, the fl ora and fauna and the geology… www.autun-tourisme.com

10 # TRAILS THROUGH BURGUNDY IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DIRECTOR CÉDRIC KLAPISCH

Already downloaded 24,000 times, the « Balades # BELFORT WANTS TO MAKE YOU en Bourgogne » app and its 120 discovery circuits MOVE! on foot, by bike or by canoe is being enhanced with new itineraries. Trails that can be enjoyed The Belfort area gate-crashes the selection of by car: an audio guide plays automatically via your Randomobile, experts in connected walking trails. phone’s GPS so that you can hear the voiceovers From the Vosges Massif to the Jura Plateau, 700 throughout your escapade. Fans of Cédric Klapisch kilometres of walking trails are waiting to be can even relive the highlights of fi lming « Retour explored. en Bourgogne *» across 16 stages and 30 kilometres. www.randomobile.org Anecdotes, insider fi lm secrets, on-set at the fi lming locations: this unexpected freeze-frame with commentary by the director himself is a real invitation to discover the Côte-d’Or through a diff erent lens. *Retour en Bourgogne is the international title of the fi lm « ce qui nous lie » www.cotedor-tourisme.com CULTURE AND NEWS

# GAMES AND QUIZZES « ON SITU »: LOCAL SAVOIR-FAIRE IN THE HEART OF THE CITADELLE BRINGING HERITAGE BACK TO LIFE DE BESANÇON After working in Cluny and Bibracte, the start-up On-Situ, based in Chalon- Launched in 2017, the MaCitadelle app is a Sur-Saône, has just designed the innovative and well-connected installation at veritable interactive guide that lets visitors wander the Espace Gislebertus in Autun. A unique venue, resolutely current, it makes through the heart of the Citadelle de Besançon, full use of ultra-innovative multi-media facilities – 3D fi lms, relief models, armed with a series of entertaining trails that visit programming – in order to uncover all the potential of the Autun area have been especially imagined and created for and the Grand Autunois Morvan. The results are amazing: since the 2000s, families. Quizzes, puzzles, tests: each scenario Gislebertus, named after the famous sculptor responsible for the tympanum selected transforms players into artisan builders at the citadel or in Cadets du Roy who have at Saint-Lazare Cathedral in Autun, brings to life the evolution if the town of decided to fl ee! Half-way between a treasure Autun through the centuries. This is a bright and harmonious space, offering hunt and an « escape game », the challenges test a journey through time that illustrates the excellence of the region in terms of their knowledge, imagination and even their innovation and new technologies. observational skills. www.autun-tourisme.com www.citadelle.com 11 NATURE vs CULTURE

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From Fontenay to Vézelay, in the heart of the countryside of the Auxois and the Avallonnais, …THEN DROP OFF YOUR BAGS AT A CENTRE OF ART there stretches out a new 84 kilometre sign- posted trail, a former Way of St James, that Edgar Faure, Yvonne and Charles De Gaulle all loved visiting here in their time, skirts a number of rivers and canals, crossing far from the fracas and the problems of their tumultuous lives. In Mouthier- picturesque villages, Burgundy vineyards and Haute-Pierre, a small and charming village in the heart of the Loue Valley, « Le bucolic landscapes, passing rocky ridges and other Manoir » is enjoying a renaissance. Formerly a hotel of great standing (1st Prix spectacular panoramas. Michelin winner in 1929!) frequented by high society from the 30s to the 70s, Code Name GR213 A. this grand old building with character has been entirely restored by its new Distinguishing features: linking two major iconic owners. Today, « Le Manoir » has become a centre for art and tourism. sites: Fontenay Abbey and the basilica of Vézelay, Upon arrival the visitor is immediately captivated by the serenity and both classifi ed as World Heritage by UNESCO atmosphere of the venue: on one side the park and balconies off er a panoramic Special characteristics: accessible on foot, by view of Mouthier and its impetuous river, and on the other side, the imposing mountain bike or accompanied by a donkey. building pays tribute to Gustave Courbet, a son of this land. There is an artistic It is in Fontenay that this trail begins, providing eff ervescence here that will quite naturally invite the traveller in search of «wellbeing» for body and soul. A masterpiece knowledge to drop of his or her bags at one of the twelve charming rooms of the of Cistercian art and a must-see monument, Résidence Gustave Courbet, attached to Le Manoir. Fontenay Abbey, enhanced by its cloister and www.manoir-mouthier.com gardens, marks the departure point of an itinerary in France: Vézelay, which marks the end of the that leads, without major diffi culty, up to the verdant trail and itself bears the weight of a majestic Roman basilica of Sainte-Marie- thousand years of history. Madeleine, perched atop its « Eternal Hill » and At the northern tip of the region, the Randonnée overlooking one of the most beautiful villages des Forts trail in Belfort sets the walker of in the footsteps of the area’s military past, with an itinerary of 85km that passes a number of forts. These sites are original, majestic and imposing, and all of them have written their own chapter of history. The varied trails cross landscapes of mountains, waterfalls, soft wood or deciduous forests, creating an original walk that blends nature and heritage. www.cotedor-randonnee.com www.belfort-tourisme.com

13 HIT THE HEIGHTST MYSTERIOUS Spectacular when vieweded from below,w, vertiginous when viewed from on high,gh the remote areas of Planches-près-Arbois, Baume-les-Messieurs,um Blois-sur-Seille or even Ladoye-sur-Seilleoye-sur-Seil forform part GEOLOGICAL of the Comté’s geological DNA. These deep narrow valleys fl anked by steep cliff s end in a cul-de-sac that gives the strange sensation of being the « Ends of WHIMS… the Earth ». At their base, you can nearly always fi nd a cave or an underground network of tunnels from which a spring fl ows… These give rise to shimmering # JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH waterways that wind along the bed of their valleys towards new adventures. To the south of the region, the mythical Roche du Solutré and its little sister the Roche de Vergisson, also invite us to hit the heights. Perched in the midst of the Mâconnais vineyards, the aura of these prehistoric sites still endures to this day in the wines of the region, in the memory of François Mitterrand, in the heart of countless archaeologists and on the IGN maps of walkers. www.jura-tourism.com / rubrique patrimoine naturel www.rochedesolutre.com MOTHERO R NATURER IS A BIT OF A FANTASIST. BOTH UNCONTROLLABLE AND FASCINATING, SHE HAS GIVEN RISE TO SOME ININCREDIBLED SIGHTSG ACROSS THE ENTIRE REGION. FASHIONED BY TIME AND WATER, SHAKEN UP BY THE MOVEMENTS OF THE EEARTH, CACARESSED BY THE WINDS, THEY ASTONISH US WITH THEIR NATURAL BEAUTY.

* NEW FORO 2018 * POURING COLD WATER ON… ITS LEGENDS BURGUNDYFRANCHECOMTÉGU BELOW GROUND: At fi rst glance, the eye is drawn by its clear waters of a scintillating A MUSEUMMU OF MINERALS blue-green hue. The Fosse Dionne, this deep basin at the end of which lies a gorge, Arcy-sur-Cure in The curious « Gendarme’s Hat »… the Yonne, Bèze in attracts us inexorably. Geological alchemy, rock falls and the passing of time Côte-d’Or, the Faux- From Antiquity, this sometimes give rise to surprising curiosities: on the Monnayeurs in the mysterious place has Doubs, Azé in Saône- made spirits soar, but it road to Septmoncel, you can see the « Gendarme’s et-Loire…The adventure would have to wait until Hatż». A geological fold that is characteristic of the relief continues underground the 18th Century and of the Haut-Jura and that bizarrely resembles the hats in the numerous caves Louis d’Éon, grandfather worn by French gendarmes after the Revolution. of the famous Chevalier of the region. Special www.jura-tourism.com mention goes to d’Eon, to see its source Osselle, 20 kilometres at Tonnerre transformed from Besançon, the fi rst into a washhouse… The grotto in the world to Fosse Dionne has kept the open to visitors in 1504! secret of the origins of its Situated 110 metres waters and their ever- below ground, the changing but continuous grotto off ers explorers fl ow, reaching up to 100 historic and prehistoric litres per second! This treasures throughout water has also caused a lot its 1.2 kilometres of of ink to fl ow in the small tunnels. It is said that in commune of Anjeux en the XVIII Century they Haute-Saône. Legend played host to great tells that the source of feasts organised by dignitaries of the region and that this cave was the Planey was a centre for sorcery in the 15th and 16th Centuries. In also used as for religious worship during the Revolution! Nowadays, summer, the refreshment off ered by its turquoise waters (constantly at this natural decor with astonishing colours is in the careful hands of a 11°C), allow visitors to explore the forest; in the bracing chill winter, true lover of underground treasures, Claude Haaz. He travels the globe the dancing silhouettes of the trees refl ect on this stretch of deep unearthing exceptional examples of minerals: 1 200 precious stones water. are displayed in this way at the foot of the Osselle grotto. www.tonnerrois.fr / rubrique patrimoine insolite http://grottes.osselle.free.fr/ www.la-haute-saone.com / Les communes 15 EXPLORING THE MEMORIES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD # IN SEARCH OF FORGOTTEN RESORTS

MOVING BACKWARDS. EXPLORING THE PAST, THE THINGS WE OFTEN TEND TO FORGET; MEMORIES OF GAMES, LAUGHTER AND ALL THOSE THINGS ABOUT LIFE THAT WE MISS. IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ, WE CAN RECOVER THOSE ROSY CHEEKS OF OUR CHILDHOOD, WE CAN TRY EVERYTHING WITHOUT HOLDING BACK OR THINKING TWICE AND WE CAN SET OFF ON ADVENTURES WITH A LIGHTNESS OF SPIRIT!

16 …A TREAT FOR MUM AND DAD … PLAYINGP TRUANTTRUA One of the main producers of Crémant de Bourgogne can be found south of Auxerre: the It iiss a curiouscuri Caves Bailly-Lapierre wine cellars. You can thingthing to discoverdis the regularly bump into connoisseurs of bubbly and cuculturelture andand educatione enthusiastic amateurs here. But for a short while of France in theth past, now, the laughter of children has also resonated withith smallll woodend desks,d grey through the tunnels located 50 metres below chalk boards and coloured crayons. ground, future sommeliers perhaps who have come Nothing quite matches a visit to Nevers and the to debunk the popular notion that wine cellars can Musée Nivernais de l’Education. A veritable only be visited by grown-ups! The Bailly-Lapierre conservatoire of images, behind its facade it hides producers of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux have created a wealth of touching memories. The diff erent a visitor booklet that is fun and educational (in rooms display the evolutions in techniques and French) for those aged 7-8. Bruno the Sommelier facilities used in teaching, from the quill to the explains to them how Crémant de Bourgogne mouse. has been produced here for the last 40 years, and www.nevers.fr off ers them a little treat; a tasting… of grape juice! www.bailly-lapierre.fr …FILLING UP ON THRILLS …DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE WATER To the south of the Morvan, the Parc des Combes surprises visitors with its setting in the heart …REDISCOVERING OUR OLD TOYS Chevenon Lake in the Nièvre has had a fabulous of nature. Created by repurposing an industrial It is in Moirans-en-Montagne that half of all facelift in 2017 and transformed itself into a railroad by a team of passionate individuals, French toys are produced. In times gone by, joyous waterside resort that has been christened this leisure park stretches across more than 70 wood turners and artisans created spinning tops, Zébulle Parc. In this haven of peace surrounded hectares: you can travel on a steam train, slide dominos, board games, toy boxes and wooden by leafy nature, young and old alike can take a dip, along the summer luge track, bob along in a barrel, horses. Still to this day, the toy is king and we sunbathe on the beach, go for a bike ride, play in fl y above it all on a zip line and hurtle along on have devoted an entire museum to it, one of the the water or in the trees, go fi shing in the pond, rides like the Déval’Train, Nautic Jet, Vertingo most beautiful collections in Europe, that can be enjoy a picnic…The venue also off ers original play or Alpine Coaster. A total of fi ft een attractions visited. In 2018, all year round the toy museum areas that feature cocoons, butterfl ies, mosquitoes of all types, as well as the latest ride, Canad’R, hosts an event-exhibition based on the famous and spiders’ webs. Its proximity to the ’Eurovélo6 an attraction that is unique in France, nearly 40 Lego®. trail, the lateral canal, the River Loire and the metres high and travels at nearly 100km/h. On the LEGO® Bricks: The Adventure, from 28th April 2018 surrounding walking trails make this a special site menu : a 5G sensation (5 times gravity!), 360° loops to 28th February 2019 that is perfect for enjoying a multitude of sports and the possibility of piloting your own plane, all and relaxation activities. www.musee-du-jouet.com spiced up with astonishing special eff ects. www.nievre-tourisme.com www.parcdescombes.com 17 AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY… # A RENDEZVOUS WITH THE UNEXPECTED

AT BIBRACTE, ALÉSIA OR GUÉDELON, THE TRAVELLER COMES FACE TO FACE WITH HISTORY… IN PLACES THROUGHOUT THE HAUT-DOUBS, THE WALKER FINDS THAT THEY HAVE WONDERED INTO THE FROZEN NORTH… IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ, YOUR JOURNEY WILL OFTEN INVOLVE UNIQUE AND UNEXPECTED EXPERIENCES. * SAVE THE DATE * - At Muséoparc Alésia: temporary exhibition from April to November 2018, on the theme of the « Cockerel », a national symbol from Gaul to UNDER AN ANIMAL’S SKIN present day. - At Bibracte: exhibition The Parc Polaire at Chaux-Neuve is a walking « Money, money! », from 6th safari into the heart of a wildlife park in the April to 11th November 2018: Haut-Doubs, at a spot where the landscape calls from metal to paper to virtual, to mind the Frozen North. What is more, red deer, money is at the heart of our chamois, yack, reindeer, fallow deer, bison, Konik daily lives. Polski horses and Greenland dogs all combine to recreate the famous polar atmosphere. We set out to encounter them in the company of a guide and keeper whose greatest passion is to share the 100% immersion history and origins of his protégés. - At Alésia: scenes of battle where THE TIME MACHINES OF BIBRACTE of Bibracte. The city slowly began to fade from It’s brand new : the zookeeper morning workshop. memory, only to re-emerge two thousand years the warriors of Gaul confront AND ALÉSIA In 2018, the arrival of marmots, Arctic hares and Roman Legionnaires.. later under the trowels of the fi rst archaeologists. Arctic foxes! It was indeed here, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, Aft er more than two decades, Bibracte, an - At Bibracte: dinner « a la that a part of history was written; that of the www.parcpolaire.com extraordinary museum and archaeological site, is Gauloise » or « archaeology independent nations of Gaul, of the coming still the subject of digs carried out by researchers workshops » that introduce little together of peoples in revolt, of Vercingetorix, from across Europe. Chief of the Gauls… Marked by these combats, the A MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE ones to the art of the dig, with www.alesia.com region has never before preserved and showcased IN THE OPEN AIR trowel and brush in hand. www.bibracte.fr the traces of its glorious past so marvellously well. In 1997, in the Yonne, Maryline Martin took on the It is actually in Alise-Sainte-Reine, in Côte-d’Or, crazy challenge of constructing a fortifi ed château that the Battle of Alésia is now known to have using the techniques, tools and materials of the taken place. In 52 B.C, this site bore witness 13th Century. It is because of this that in the forest to a historic clash between Julius Caesar and close to Guédelon a great adventure mobilises Vercingetorix. Lengthy archaeological research every year seventy professionals that are passionate has allowed us to uncover a Gallo-Roman town about their craft ; quarrymen, stone cutters, masons, set on the summit of the plateau: basilica, theatre, carpenters, woodcutters, blacksmiths, tile makers temple, forum, houses and districts... Today, …It is a journey through time that is immersive the MuséoParc Alésia provides a dynamic and and real, as there are no actors here, just artisans interactive discovery of the siege of Alésia. at work. It forms a historic building site that is 100km from there, on Mont Beuvray, in the heart educational, human and epic in scale, which is due of the Morvan, the Aedui, the most powerful tribe to be completed around 2022-2023. in the Celtic world, had established their capital 19 www.guedelon.fr THE HOURGLASS TURNS, THE DOOR CLOSES ONCE MORE. OUR TIME IS LIMITED. WE HAVE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE PUZZLE, ESCAPE, REDISCOVER WHAT IT IS WE ARE LOOKING FOR. THE STAGE IS SET IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ, THE IDEAL THEATRE FOR PLAYING THE ROLE OF AN ADVENTURER. HERE, « ESCAPE GAMES » OR ADVENTURES FIND THEIR HOME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS OR AT HISTORIC VENUES…

CODE NAME: THE INDICECRET CODE NAME: Mission: 80 minutes to escape the theatre THE KEY TO THE BASTION Puzzle: Locked inside a theatre, amateur Mission: « Bartholdi’s workshop » sleuths must spring the traps scattered Puzzle: Just a few minutes from the ceremony around the various rooms in order to solve the to inaugurate his famous Lion de Belfort, perfect crime… Then escape before the magic Bartholdi realises that he has forgotten his disappears. This is the second escape game in speech notes. They must be recovered as Dijon. quickly as possible. Suspense and adrenaline www.lindicecret.com in the ancient bastioned tower by Vauban, deep within the fortifi cations of Belfort. CODE NAME: PRIZONERS www.lacledubastion.com Mission: « protocol Hawaï » Puzzle: Undercover in the heart of a secret CODE NAME: FUG GAME organisation, the team has 70 minutes to Mission : 60 minutes to escape the « Wrath of the Wyvern » # EXPLORING YOUR LIMITS retrieve Agent 006 and bring him home safe and sound. A live and life-sized escape game Puzzle: In 1742, a Marquis set off in search in the heart of Nevers. of a local legend, The Wyvern, to bring a smile to his son’s face once more. One hour of www.prizoners.com/nevers immersive action and escapism in the heart of a mythical Burgundy-Franche-Comté follows, CODE NAME: COMMANDO GAMES with Besançon’s very fi rst escape game. Missions: 1) reconnaissance – 2) évasion – 3) orientation - 4) infiltration www.fug-game.com Physical toughness, mental strength and team spirit are necessary for apprentice commandos to escape the military fort of Les Rousses, fi nd treasure or simply survive in the midst of this Road map fun and scripted game. Fans of puzzle games and treasure hunts www.lesrousses.com can download the Baludik app and discover Burgundy-Franche-Comté while having fun! IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ, IF YOU WANT TO STEEP YOURSELF IN CULTURE AND BREATHE IN THE HISTORY THERE IS NO NEED Brand new: TO STEP INSIDE A MUSEUM. HERE, IT IS IN NATURE THAT THE AREA’S - At the Musée des Maisons Comtoises OPEN-AIR HERITAGE TAKES ROOT. In 2017, the museum completed its collection of rural buildings with the acquisition of two ENJOYING CULTURE WITH THE WIND IN YOUR HAIR new constructions. A dry-stone MUSEUMS AND YOUR BOOTS ON THE GROUND… edifi ce that is typical of the local # LANDS TO EXPLORE There once was a time when a gentle France awoke to sound of a cockerel agricultural heritage, and a « Soue », crowing and went to work in the fi elds. In order to plunge once more into this an ancient pigpen, that now serves past and breathe in its countryside aromas, head for the Musée des Maisons to house the museum’s animals. Comtoises in Nancray, a life-sized stage covering 15 hectares, comprising - A new museum at Fontaines ponds, undergrowth, vegetable gardens, orchards, farm animals roaming free Salées! and authentic farms from yesteryear. This provides a pleasant and bucolic A welcome centre and cultural stroll that is free of frills, where architectural discoveries fl ourish archaeological discoveries: across along with lessons in the art and traditions of the past, to create encounters 300 m², reconstructions, ruins and that marvellously recall the Comté of days gone by. Here in Nancray, there are images allow visitors to better no replicas! The 34 houses and buildings have been painstakingly removed understand the things that we from their original settings and put back together, stone by stone, at this discover outside. historic park. Less than two kilometres away in Vézelay, the surprise is one of scale: impressive vestiges reveal the presence of a Celtic sanctuary, Gallo-Roman baths, a necropolis that dates to the end of the 3rd millennium B.C, nineteen wooden wells that have been perfectly preserved and, above all, a Roman spa including pools, a gymnasium and bathrooms. Welcome to the Fontaines Salées, an archaeological site that is unique in Europe and whose origins are linked to the springs of heavily salted mineral waters that are present here, used in the extraction of salt and for their medicinal properties. www.maisons-comtoises.orges.org www.saint-pere.fr

21 # AT THE CROSSROADS

FIRMLY ANCHORED IN ITS HISTORY, BUT ALWAYS LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FUTURE, BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ DOES NOT HOLD ITSELF BACK WHEN IT COMES TO TACKLING ART. IT ALLOWS VISITORS TO RELIVE AND DISCUSS ITS COLLECTIONS, BUT IT ALSO KNOWS HOW TO KEEP PACE WITH MODERN CREATIVITY. HISTORIC CANVASES, ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE, STREET ART, INSTALLATIONS IN THE OPEN AIR, INNOVATION AND ARTISTIC ENERGY; EVERYTHING PROVIDES A PRETEXT FOR CREATIVITY… …THE WORD ON THE STREET

We dared to dream and MAUSA made that dream a reality! The very fi rst Museum ONCE UPON A TIME… of Urban Art and Street Art in France came to life in July 2017 and in Burgundy- Franche-Comté, no less, in the Jura, at the historic industrial site of «Forges de It is in the heart of Besançon that the Musée des Baudin». In this avant-garde museum visitors will fi nd 22,000m² devoted to all the Beaux-Arts et d’Archéologie houses the most great names that have defi ned the movement since the 1970s, such as Atlas, Rero, ancient public collection in France. But following Futura, JonOne, Shepard Fairey, Speedy Graphito or even Banksy. This is a quirky a fi nal intervention by Louis Miquel at the end museum where you can also discover a number of promising young talents. of the 1960s, this Besançon museum began to At Villars-Fontaine in the Côte de Nuits, graffi ti artists and exponents of Street fall into decline and its presentation became Art have found a marvellous playground. By purchasing the former Carrière de old-fashioned, failing to properly showcase its Comblanchien quarry, the town hall of the village decided to launch headlong collections. The ambitious project of renovations into an unusual artistic adventure. In this way, over the last two years, French artists was entrusted to architect Adelfo Scaranello. specialising in contemporary urban art have taken over this grandiose amphitheatre, Everything was put in place so that this venue which is two hundred metres long and fi ft een metres high, in order to give rise could fi nally recover its past glories, glories that to a series of monumental murals. This new summer rendezvous nicknamed the we had oft en forgotten. Aft er four years of closure « Street Art on the Roc » festival, brought to life with concerts, fairs and happenings, and hibernation, the museum reopens its doors… transforms the quarry at Villars-Fontaine and breathes new life into this site. In Hunting or the Art of the Hunt  The countdown has begun. Rendez-vous at the Besançon, something is happening in the streets. Sometimes temporary, sometimes In the heart of the future national park of the Forests of end of 2018. illegal, the works of Street Art transform our vision of our streets. It is this artistic Champagne and Burgundy, the abbey of Val des Choues www.mbaa.besancon.fr « viewpoint » of the city that the summer « Bien Urbain » Festival has aimed to showcase and promote for the last seven years. Every summer, the very best artists takes shape in the midst of vast woodlands, rivers and in the world of Street Art have been granted carte blanche to express themselves on small lakes… It is this exceptional natural setting that selected walls, which become great open air canvases. This exuberance springs up encouraged the owners of the sites to create a hotspot everywhere: from mural art to sonic art, these creations reimagine the city of today for “vénerie”*, home to the « Piqu’avant-Bourgogne hunt», and tomorrow, the visual installations shake up the habits of passers-by and, today, its kennel of 150 hounds and its stables. Since 2017, the Besançon presents a brand new face to the world. buildings of the former Cistercian abbey have housed the www.mausa.fr www.villart.fr www.bien-urbain.fr exceptional Musée-opéra de la Vénerie, which provides a modern look at hunting with hounds, thanks to the intervention of top class contemporary artists and some astonishing set pieces.

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* « Vénerie » or hunting with hounds is an ancestral method of hunting that consists of pursuing a wild animal with a pack of hounds.

23 ALONG THE WATER- WAYS # SAIL AWAY

ALONG THE WATERWAYS THAT CARVE OUT THIS LANDSCAPE, HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, THE TOWNS OF THE REGION TAKE ON THE ALLURE OF LITTLE PORTS. IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE- COMTÉ A TRIP ON THE WATER COMES NATURALLY, WITH A TIMELESS AND IDYLLIC JOURNEY AT THE GENTLE PACE OF THE LAPPING WATERS. SET SAIL

Brimming with resources along its 1,300km of navigable waterways, Burgundy-Franche-Comté can be viewed through the prism of its waters, silent and restful. Here, water irrigates the whole region, determines how the land is used, defi nes its industries and artisanal trades, but also off ers opportunities for leisure. The canals snake their way along gently undulating stretches of landscape, revealing vineyards, towns and villages with great character. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté we may not have the sea, but countless ports still invite the traveller to stop and place their feet – or their bike – on dry land.

24 RAISE THE ANCHOR

Private boat or canal boat trip? Luxury vessel or family barge? When it comes to sailing, in Burgundy-Franche- Comté the pleasure boater is truly spoilt for choice.

« Le Boat »: luxury, comfort and modernity In order to admire the superb vineyards of the region from the bridge of a boat and stop off at leisure in small, charming villages, nothing quite beats hiring your own vessel. With Le Boat, there is nothing to worry about, as they are easy to handle and do not require a licence or previous experience. The Horizon range even off ers a new and very spacious version designed for 12 people and comprising 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Departures are from the new nautical base of Saint-Jean-de-Losne in Côte-d’Or, from Branges in Saône-et-Loire or from Gray in Haute-Saône. Port or starboard?

The « Randle » barge-hotel No good sailor would dream of setting sail without fi rst stopping by the harbourmaster’s offi ce. In Dole, this is a For those who prefer to take things easy, rather than grabbing the tiller themselves, the barge-hotel option charming Freycinet barge that is moored at the foot of is ideal! On the « Randle », guests can step aboard with the historic centre and waits, from April to September, to the crew to enjoy a cruise that is luxurious and authentic welcome boaters, as well as cyclists and walkers. Here we on the Canal du Nivernais or Canal de Bourgogne. do not talk about winds, storms or shoals, but rather tourism During the voyage, explore the region in a diff erent way, and the « savoir-faire » of the region. This original annexe to in the cosy and traditional atmosphere of a barge that the local tourist offi ce also raises the anchor once the fi rst has known how to maintain its cachet. It is the ideal autumn chill sets in and organises boat trips along the area’s setting for immersing yourself in perfect serenity in the canals from October to March. magnifi cent landscapes off ered by Burgundy-Franche- Comté.

« Les Canalous »: a fl oating home Les Canalous is a concept that is well-established over « Happiness is sometimes the last 35 years: discover local heritage from a new and unusual perspective, sailing along the waterways on a hidden in the unknown » house boat! Now the latest generation of barges has Victor Hugo arrived; a boat that does not require a licence, boasting 6 cabins and capable of accommodating 12 people. Ideal for a holiday with all the tribe! Departing from Digoin, Louhans, Chatillon-en-Bazois, Coulanges-sur-Yonne, Montreux-Château or Pontailler-sur-Saône. 25 THE MORVAN LINKS UP WITH THE SEA!

Aft er just a few turns of the pedals, the Grande Traversée du Morvan (GTM) trail will make you forget your plans and preconceived ideas: this itinerary stretches for 330 kilometres to link Avallon in the Yonne with Autun in the Saône-et- Loire via Saulieu (Côte-d’Or), the Nièvre and the main touristic sites of the Morvan (great lakes, the Haut Folin, the Mont Beuvray, etc.). This is a fi ve day expedition, with 5 431 metres of climbs, and the possibility of continuing the adventure beyond regional borders thanks to a new formula! A junction between the Grande Traversée du Morvan and the Grande Traversée du Massif Central # MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS actually lets you carry the enjoyment on into the centre of France and even out to the Mediterranean Sea! Who ever said that Burgundy- Great lakes in the Morvan, Franche-Comté was far from the sea? volcanoes in Auvergne, Mediterranean Sea: aft er 1 350 kilometres of sign-posted itineraries, cyclists heading merrily away from Burgundy-Franche-Comté can treat themselves to a well-earned dip in the salt waters by a beach in Sète! For a rather more gentle escapade (and certainly not so hard on the legs), there is the option of hiring an electric bike for the journey. In Besançon, aft er stopping off at Proxy Cycle, urban explorers can tackle the climb to the citadel without much eff ort…And because life is just that simple, they can also come and repair any bumps they have had on their bikes (classic or electric) in the workshop-café at the same address. The idea is simple: give cyclists a relaxing break whilst a mechanic gets busy in the workshop. Your wish is our command! www.morvanvtt.fr TO BURGUNDY- www.proxy-cycle.com FRANCHE-COMTÉ !

THE GENTLY ROLLING HIGHWAY, THE ADRENALINE OF MOUNTAIN ROADS, THE LUSH RIVERBANKS, THE DISCOVERY OF VINEYARDS, THE DETOURS INTO TOWN, THE WIND IN YOUR HAIR…ADVENTURERS ON TWO WHEELS ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE…

26 YOUR BIKE ON THE ROAD AND YOUR FEET UNDER THE TABLE

Pedalling more and more, being astonished, visiting, meeting people from the region of the Cru… All this is very nourishing for the soul, but it works up an appetite! In order to satisfy hungry (and gourmet) cyclists, Edouard Mignot, a modest and talented chef at the gastronomic restaurant Ed.Em in Chassagne-Montrachet, and his wife Emilie Rey, an extraordinary patissiere, have dreamed up a simple and welcoming spot that showcases the terroir. Christened La Cabane, this gourmet refuge set in the shade of a park just a stone’s throw from the Cycling Trail off ers a lovely stop in the heart of the vineyards: gingham tablecloths, plats du jour, nibbles, ice creams, wines of the region… Everything is on hand for you to enjoy a special moment. And for lovers of lunch on the lawn, Picnic- perfect concocts the perfect meal. Classic picnics, gluten free or tailor made: whatever the formula, local pro- ducts and Burgundy wines are front and centre. On the web site, cyclists can order and select a delivery point in Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits. It’s a great idea for those who want to ride light and enjoy a top-class lunch with a view of the Grands Crus. www.restaurant-lacabanechassagne.com http://picnicperfect.weebly.com

27 A few kilometres more...

Freshly The V50, another way of criss-crossing the region sign-posted ! The V50 national cycle trail links Lyon and the Moselle over around 700 kilometres stretching alongside the River Saône, the Canal des Vosges and the Moselle. Already 80% completed, it off ers another way to look at the regions it crosses. There are obligatory stop-off s at Passavant-la-Rochère to visit the famous glassworks, Port-sur-Saône for a picnic by the canal, Dijon to visit the Museum of Fine-Arts, Puligny-Montrachet to sample the Chardonnay and Charolles for a Michelin star lunch. http://en.bourgognefranchecomte.com/cycling-itineraries

The Belfort area by mountain bike The Belfort area now boasts 14 mountain biking itineraries. From the 10 kilometre family loop with no The Chalon-Sur-Saône-Dijon cycling trail diffi cult stretches to the red or black runs (for those who lets you pedal into the Grands Crus are more motivated) featuring lots of steep climbs, the sign-posted trails cross the area and can be downloaded Great news for cyclists who love the Pinot Noir of the Côte de from the web. Nuits; the Voie des Vignes trail is extending its itinerary into the heart of the Prémeaux-Prissey vineyards at Chambolle- www.belfort-tourisme.com Musigny. In time, it will let you link Chalon-Sur-Saône in Saône-et-Loire with Dijon in Côte-d’Or by skirting the vineyards. www.la-bourgogne-a-velo.com

28 NEWS THE MAISON DE LA VACHE QUI RIT IN BRIEF ENJOYS A FACE LIFT # ON THE ROAD… The most famous cow in France certainly has something to smile about now…the museum, which is entirely A NATURAL BUBBLE devoted to it, has had a facelift . Seven years, the age of reason and high time for a scenography At the Domaine du Grand Bois, drop off your bags and enjoy: mini-golf, mini rethink. Beneath a contemporary atrium of farm, adventure park, restaurant, Jacuzzi, pools, play area, a new wellbeing glass, plants and natural wood that covers the space with sauna and hammam, an immense lake where you can try out paddle original cellars of the Maison Bel in Lons-le- boarding, canoeing, wakeboarding or tubing thanks to the cable skiing facility…. Saunier, new facilities create a space that is And it’s just two hours from Paris! alive with encounters and discussions around www.grand-bois.com unusual, enthralling and unexpected subjects. From September 2017 to April 2018, a good 5 STAR JOIGNY pinch of magic and savoir-faire were required to 2 There are only 320 hotel establishments in France that are classifi ed as 5*… reinvent the 950m museographic space. More and the « Hôtel La Côte Saint-Jacques » in Joigny is now one of them. Entirely than a corporate museum, this venue is made renovated, the hotel has broken into the elite of the French hotel scene. in the image of the iconic character, in which Benefi ting already from a solid international reputation for gastronomy thanks the visitor is sure to encounter the values of to the two Michelin star cuisine of Jean-Michel Lorain, the hotel has now conviviality, good humour and innovation that positioned itself as a key stop-off just 1h30 from Paris. characterises this brand. www.cotesaintjacques.com www.lamaisondelavachequirit.com

CHARLES GASSOT OPENS HIS RESTAURANT Charles Gassot, famous French cinema producer and lover of Burgundy-Franche- Comté, has just opened « La Fontaignotte » in Semur-en-Auxois. Admirably restored, this building with character is home to a guest house and tea room- restaurant where you can sample some decidedly English delights, discover fl avours from across the globe and enjoy an aperitif whilst sampling local products. www.lafontaignotte.com

METAMORPHOSIS AT THE GARDENS OF ANCYLEFRANC With its French and English-style gardens, its little pathways, waterways and ponds, the park at the Château d’Ancy-le-Franc is the object of a creation that is truly original. Four tableaus of fl owers have been reproduced and installed in monumental fashion within the park…with great success. 29 www.chateau-ancy.com # BRILLIANT ADVENTURES In summer and in winter, Burgundy-Franche-Comté shines bright!

IT IS SAID THAT IT PREFERS TO STAY IN THE SHADOWS AND YET, ONCE NIGHT FALLS, IT SHINES WITH A THOUSAND LIGHTS. SOME EVEN SAY THAT, AT CERTAIN TIMES OF YEAR, YOU CAN SEE IT FROM THE MOON! SENS AND BEAUNE SPARKLE BESANÇON BY NIGHT

Gargoyles brought to life and characters that manipulate the stones all enjoy themselves It is already ten years since the impregnable town and its majestic citadel received on the building…That is the very particular ambiance of the Lumières de Sens, a spectacular UNESCO classifi cation. To celebrate the anniversary of its well-deserved recognition, event that lights up the town every summer once night falls. Besançon plans to sparkle: a « Son et lumière » spectacle Saint-Etienne Cathedral becomes a temporary screen upon dedicated to Vauban, illuminations and artistic which is projected imaginary creatures that are based on the entertainments, exhibitions…All summer long, Besançon history of the venue. This Gothic monument is illuminated will show a new face to the world. With a whole new in sublime fashion by original and poetic lighting displays. ambiance, this time providing a wintry feel, the town Around fi ft een kilometres from there, at Villeneuve-sur- lends itself to wonderment and the magic of Christmas! It Yonne, the façade of the church also bursts with colour… will sparkle with impressive projections and contemporary Lights seem to sparkle everywhere, every weekend from illuminations that bring sublime beauty to the Place de mid-June to mid-September. Better known for its fi ne wines, la Revolution, the Place Pasteur, the churches of Saint- Beaune also fascinates visitors with its bright lights! All Maurice and Saint-Pierre….An enchanting itinerary that summer long, seven of the town’s emblematic sites spring to will link the old quarter of Battant with the traditional life with a burst of monumental and scenographic light: the Christmas market in Granvelle. collegiate church of Notre-Dame, the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, From 7th July 2018 (the signature date) to 15th August: « son the Musée du Vin, Saint-Etienne Chapel, the Belfry, the et lumière » spectacle lasting fi ft een minutes projected every Porte Marie de Bourgogne gate and the Rempart des Dames. evening at 22h15, on a loop, onto the façade of the Museum of This numerical perfection brings a whole diff erent feel to Fine-Arts. (Numerous entertainments organised throughout the night time promenades, leading along the ramparts and year: check the diary). towards the squares and inner courtyards of this Burgundy www.besancon-tourisme.com/en town. Through a sign-posted illuminated walk, more than www.citadelle.com 30 monuments and fortifi cations are also showcased. The « Chemins de Lumières » is rounded off with an innovative app that allows you to use your Smart phone to follow an  CHRISTMAS LIGHTS  audio guide visit. IN MONTBÉLIARD

www.tourisme-sens.com Montbéliard is dressing itself in all its fi nery for www.beaune-tourisme.fr Christmas, an authentic tradition born from its Wurtembergeois roots. Thanks to its sumptuous #DIJON LIGHTS Christmas Lights, its emblematic monuments will take on a magical dimension: the château of the Dukes of It’s rare to fi nd a city that has twice received recognition Wurtemberg, the market and even the temple of Saint- from UNESCO, but that is the case with Dijon! It was Martin will provide the town with a very special aura therefore normal for the City of the Dukes, fl ush with throughout the period of Advent. Sparkling façades, truly its renewed national and international fame, to be up to illuminated sculptures and fl amboyant arabesques, these the task. It is in this way that Dijon has undertaken a vast illuminations will sparkle on every street corner. It is lighting project along the Rue de la Liberté, the emblematic 900 metre thoroughfare because of this that all eyes will be on Montbéliard come December. Every year, more through the heart of town. In step with a certain number of recent projects, the lighting than 570,000 visitors come to explore one of the most prestigious Christmas markets in plan chosen for the future will enhance all the attractions of this 21st Century City of Art Europe… and History. This will off er the city a sparkling, moving, interactive and well-connected www.lumieres-de-noel.fr signature look… To be discovered very shortly! 31 www.destinationdijon.com/en HIGH LUXURY

OR A TRULY LUXURIOUS TASTING

The ambiance is chic, cosy and a little bit theatrical. At this VINTAGE wine-grower’s house nestling in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, the Boisset family transform tastings into unforgettable # A GOURMET PILGRIMAGE moments… Authenticity, charm, voluptuousness, a delicate touch: all the ingredients come together to make Maison Vougeot an essential stop-off on the Route des Grands Crus. ON THE ONE HAND, BURGUNDY- Thanks to the talent of renowned architects and interior designers, the wines of Maison Boisset now have the stage FRANCHE-COMTÉ IS PLAYING THE that they deserve. The adventure continues in the Jura where, RETRO CARD: A 2CV PACKED TO THE ever since June, Bourgogne Gold Tour, number 1 in terms BRIM, COUNTRYSIDE SCENES IN of Burgundy’s wine tourism circuits, off ers the chance to THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR, GINGHAM jump aboard one of its luxury convertibles and delve into TABLECLOTHS, POPULAR DANCES the secrets of the Jura’s terroir. This high-end wine tour was AND GUINGUETTE BISTROS...ON dreamed up by Youri Lebault, a lover of the terroir and its wines. From Arbois to l’Etoile, passing through Château- THE OTHER, IT IS PUTTING ON Chalon, the Vins de Paille, Macvin, and Crémants of the Jura, ITS FINERY AND SHOWING ALL as well as the prestigious yellow wines, reveal their secrets ITS ACES: GRANDS CRUS, LUXURY thanks to a memorable circuit available in French, English or CONVERTIBLES AND EXCEPTIONAL German. PRODUCE…IT IS ENOUGH TO MAKE www.bourgognegoldtour.com YOUR HEAD SPIN! www.lamaisonvougeot.com 32 DIVE INTO THE HEART OF THE TERROIR IN VINTAGE FASHION

The legendary and tireless Volkswagen Combi gate-crashes the region’s roads. In Côte de Beaune, tackling the famous hill at Corton, Clémence and Nicolas are lovers of old cars and owners of the Hôtel l’Ermitage in Corton who invite their guests aboard their Combi VW dating from 1975. On the programme is a 2h ride to decode the Burgundy Climats that have been classifi ed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO and a tasting with commentary of 2 wines produced on the hillsides of Corton. In southern Bur- gundy, aboard the Wine Tasting Truck, a Combi VW from 1964, you cross 3 appellations – Moulin à Vent, Fleurie and Trendy food & Juliénas – before stopping off in the park of the Château drink... de Juliénas for a tasting accompanied by charcuterie and More known for its lights than for cheeses made in the farms of the region. Do you prefer its trend-setting bars, Montbéliard the 2CV? The 25th meeting of all the 2CV clubs of France is not short of good places to go takes place in La Véze, a short hop from Besançon. for a great night out. Proof lies in It is all about celebrating 70 years of the « Citroen 2CV » the brand new Local, where guests properly, with 3 000 vehicles and 20 000 people expected enjoy a tipple whilst nibbling on between 9th and 13th May 2018 in the heart of Burgundy- home-made small plates, all in Franche-Comté. a decor that beautifully mixes www.ermitagecorton.com vintage, untreated materials, wood, www.macon-tourism.com/fr/wine-tasting-truck metal, stone and even recovered www.doubsdeuche25laveze2018.fr pallets. The Brasserie Balthazar TRUFFLES OR CAVIAR? in Belfort, for its part, enchants guests with its Roaring Twenties With Fabrice Piguet, namedamed MaîtreMa Cuisinier de France, Cancoillotteoillotte cheesech look. Comfortably set beneath the has entered the world of haute-couture.te-co imposing and magnifi cent 4* Le This Franche-Comté specialityy cheese Tonneau d’Or hotel, it has cracked that is listed as part of the region’s the code of the classic restaurant gourmet heritage is dressed with by providing a modern concept, Burgundy truffl es (Tuber uncinatum) or where every moment of the day caviar. That’s how you make a regional becomes an event all of its own. tradition really exceptional… www.cancoillotte-piguet.fr

33 RECHARGE# WELLBEING WALKS THE BATTERIES

YOUR FLIGHT TO YOUR WELLBEING DESTINATION IS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF. PLEASE GO TO YOUR SPA, STRETCH OUT YOUR TOWEL AND CLOSE YOUR EYES. NO STRESS IN BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ; HERE WE ALWAYS PROVIDE A SOFT LANDING… * NEW FOR 2018 * BUBBLES IN THE VINEYARDS THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT… Between Givry and Mercurey, it isn’t the glass of A wellbeing breeze is blowing across Burgundy- Pinot Noir that will bowl you over, but rather this Franche-Comté. From north to south, east to charming hotel. The Hôtel le Dracy has dreamed west, the wheels are in motion and spa projects up some ultra-refi ned spaces devoted to every are fl ourishing everywhere you look. On the moment throughout the day. You are guaranteed programme: opening of a wellbeing space at to disconnect and relax thanks to the new 320m2 the Hôtel Le Sauvage in Besançon (the town’s spa. An indoor heated pool, sauna, hammam, rain fi rst), changes at the Château de Chailly with an shower, fi tness room, treatments and massages, extended and renovated spa that provides even teas… Le Dracy has looked at the big picture in more room for relaxation and discovery. And do order to concoct a break that off ers all those little not forget the Route des Vins, with a brand new treats. The road to wine and wellbeing leads in 450m2 spa linked to the Hôtel le Richebourg by a the direction of Chablis. Here, it is not just the walkway… Watch this space! Chardonnay that awaits you: thanks to its spa, the Hostellerie des Clos off ers its clients a truly serene www.hotel-lesauvage.com break. This gentle and welcoming cocoon - 3 cabins www.chailly.com www.hotel-lerichebourg.com including one double, sauna and balneotherapy bath – off ers a list of high-end treatments using prestigious brands, such as Vinésime and its cosmetics inspired by the Burgundy terroir. www.ledracy.com www.hostellerie-des-clos.fr www.vinesime.fr

GOING GREEN AND GETTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT RAISE THE TEMPERATURE… When the charm of old stones mixes with the world of the spa, the results can be The spa town of Bourbon-Lancy has made astonishing. In Saint-Marcel, a stone’s throw from Chalon-sur-Saône, a bourgeois wellbeing its credo. Thanks to its hot springs building from the XIX Century, which has been a holiday hotspot for nearly a century, (nearly 58°), CeltÔ is in full relaxation mode. Its now hosts guests for breaks that are bursting with charm. The cherry on the cake is waters have relaxing and destressing properties… the splendid orangery at the Château de la Villeneuve that has been transformed into a In order to cleanse your spirit (and your body), spa that looks out over a park fi lled with centuries-old trees. Moving further south, the head to the body modelling area, then take a little Clunisois region will delight history and heritage buff s, as well as lovers of wellbeing trip to the thermo-ludic spaces - pool, sauna, breaks. A relaxing stop is a must at the Hostellerie Le Potin Gourmand in Cluny. hammam, celtÔrium, natural spa – and round Norwegian steam baths or whirlpool baths, massages, body modelling, treatments for off your visit in style with a hydro jet session. face and body, hammam, sauna… The wellbeing space is set within a decor of slate, A hydro-massage table shoots jets of hot water water and wood, which is both warm and enchanting. It is the ideal place for letting allowing you to totally let go as you are pampered your body relax and your spirits soar… and for dreaming about other regional wellbeing from head to toe! escapes. www.celto.fr www.chateau-de-la-villeneuve.com 35 www.potingourmand.com UNUSUAL BURGUNDY- FRANCHE-COMTÉ # UNEXPECTED EXPEDITIONS

ALTHOUGH ITS FEET ARE FIRMLY ON THE GROUND, BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ SOMETIMES HAS ITS HEAD IN THE CLOUDS. GUARDIAN OF TRADITION, THE REGION STILL KNOWS HOW TO FASCINATE… CATERING TO THE ESCAPING VISITOR WITH ASTONISHING NIGHTS OUT, EXTRAVAGANT JOURNEYS AND BEWILDERING VISITS. FOR A DAY OR A NIGHT, THE UNEXPECTED SLIPS SEAMLESSLY INTO THE PROGRAMME.

FALLING ASLEEP WITH A SMILE Roulotte caravan, cabin, tepee, igloo… At the « Le Petit ON YOUR FACE Robinson » residential park in Champvert, free and curious visitors will be spoilt for choice. There are a total Lovers of fi ne wine, vines and woodland that smells of 24 quirky places to stay that can accommodate 4 to 6 wonderfully of grapes should rendezvous at the Gîte people, just waiting for those who love to play at being des Bocquins, a 4*wine-growing estate surrounded by an adventurer. Simple but comfortable and bathed in vineyards, canals and medieval villages. The owners are sunlight, these log cabins are hidden away in an abundant themselves wine growers and producers of Chablis, and and bucolic natural setting. they have taken their passion to the extreme by setting up Sleeping beneath the stars among the treetops, cradled one of the rooms in their gîte as…a barrel! by the breeze and the sound of rustling leaves; that is In the heart of this truly countryside setting, not far from the experience promised by Pic et Perche in Arbois. This the waterfalls of the Hérisson, one of the most beautiful surreal « bivouac » makes for total immersion into the gîtes in the Jura has just seen the light of day: the mysterious world of the forest at night. Pic et Perche even Domaine du Lac de Chambly. It is hard to imagine this provide meals up there and they round this all off with pretty chalet made of larch that is the subject of the very a guided visit in the treetops for those who are feeling fi nest home decor magazines was, just a few months ago, a sporty or a siesta in a hammock for less adventurous types. building that served as a hunting lodge. www.gitedesbocquins-bourgogne.fr www.jura-tourism.com 36 www.lepetitrobinson.com www.picetperches.fr Among hounds and wolves

A short hop from Toucy, in the heart of the Puisaye, an astonishing circular construction transports the visitor into the world of the wolf, a wild and mysterious animal that is neither our friend nor our enemy. The « Sur les traces du Loup » association that created the Pyramide du Loup, an unusual and Eco-friendly construction, off er a unique experience combining stories, legends, the history of hunting and biodiversity. Direct descendants of the wolf, the husky and the dogs of Greenland belonging to Sophie Tissot, a professional musher who has set up home in the Jura Mountains, now pull a surprising cargo: an all-terrain scooter for the descent. This harnessed scooter is the new Such a discrete museum Visit a former NATO base canine excursion off ered by Sentiers The Museum of Anaesthesia and It has never before been open to the public and, Nordiques. The Medical and Surgical Techniques sense of escapism nevertheless, since 2016 the underground fort in Besançon is certainly discrete. of Le Salbert, built by NATO in the midst of the is absolute and the sensations are Behind the gates of the extremely Cold War to spy on Soviet jets, is now the only beautiful Saint-Jacques Hospital, one of the Organisation’s subterranean facilities exhilarating, close in a former operating block that it is possible to visit in the Grand Est area. This to skiing but marked has been listed as a Historic detection centre, built in 1953 and codenamed by the rhythm of « G », was equipped with seven radar antenna two powerful dogs. Monument since 2012, this little posts implanted across the fort of Lefèbvre, The watchword Besançon museum recalls the ideally located for its choice views over the city here is sharing, as great stages and triumphs of of Belfort, the Vosges and the Jura. Around 500 you encounter the medicine, notably in the fi elds of plants, wildlife and military personnel, known as « aviators », lived anaesthesia and resuscitation. at the complex. This Secret Defence Post can be shepherds of the www.chu-besancon.fr/museum visited with a fl ashlight and with specially adapted mountains through clothing and footwear. this new and unusual experience. www.surlestracesduloup.com www.fort-otan-belfort.com www.sentiers-nordiques.fr 37 A VOYAGE THROUGH AN UNKNOWN TERROIR # A GOURMET EXPEDITION

WHEN IT COMES TO TERROIR, BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ CERTAINLY DOESN’T LACK INSPIRATION: IT REVISITS ITS CLASSICS AND EXPLORES NEW FLAVOURS. THE LOCAL BEERS CHALLENGE THE GRANDS CRUS, THE ESCARGOTS STAND THEIR GROUND, ORGANIC PRODUCE DOES US GOOD AND CANCOILLOTTE CHEESE DARES TO GO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK… REVISIT THE CLASSICS organic sweets still come in their quirky little boxes. RIGHT AWAY! They faithfully reproduce the classic illustrations of this brand: vintage, colourful and so very cute! They Our little snail has certainly seen some amazing can be explored on site during a tasting and visit or things. Exiled to Eastern Europe, it returns in force at numerous shops across the region. and with organic credentials in the Haut-Jura. At Others also show us that they are capable of an altitude of 930 metres, in Nanchez to be precise, shaking up tradition: the Fromagerie Mauron has this famous gastropod spends its days quite happily. been off ering a selection of The Escargots de dairy products and its own Trémontagne farm charcuterie, as well as that expects to produce of other regional producers, 200 000 little for more than a century creatures in 2019! and a half and is not afraid Pampered by their of revisiting the authentic farmers, raised in recipe for cancoillotte cheese. the open air on a Faithful to the terroir, it bed of clover, laurel, is rich in Metton cheese ray-grass, mustard made with AOP butter, but and comfrey, the latest creation from nourished with this fromagerie has added natural and varied a touch of charm: saff ron. feed, these escargots And not just any old kind: Made in Burgundy- the delicate stamens are Franche-Comté collected one by one in the are processed on neighbouring fi elds of the site and distributed Haute-Saône, giving rise to directly from farm a truly bewildering saff ron to plate… In the cancoillotte! Thanks to a countryside of the new generation of growers, Côte d’Or, another cheese makers and market cult product from gardeners spread across the « If you are not capable of a bit the region is getting whole region, this area is not people talking. The fi nished by a long way! of sorcery, there is no point getting famous Anis de involved in the kitchen ». Flavigny, small bonbons made simply by wrapping www.escargotsdetremontagne.com an aniseed in sugar, have given a new look to their www.anis-fl avigny.com Sidonie Gabrielle Colette organic collection. Blackcurrant, ginger, mint, www.fromagerie-mauron.fr liquorice, violet and mandarin: these natural and

39 SOMETHING SPECIAL IS BREWING IN BURGUNDYURU UN Y FRANCHECOMTÉ!

Their arrival shook up Planet Chardonnay. It’s true that it took gutsg to launch an artisanal brewery in Chablis, a star appellation whichhishomh is homeom toot theth world’s most famous white wines! But nothing could stop Alexisex andnd Vianneynn in their adventure. Since last October, they have been sellingg3 3 fi ne,ne artisanalsan beers that are Made in Chablis under the name Maddam. Blonde,de redd anda dark,dar they are all created using diff erent types of organic local hops that have been painstakingly selected. Each of their secret recipes is inspired by the fi ne and fl avoursome beers of high gastronomy. Maddam produces aromatic and natural beers that are neither fi ltered nor pasteurised, refreshing and intensely of the terroir. The proof lies in the name of each cuvee « Moulin des Fées », « la Porte Romane » and « Jardin du Prieuré » all echo the typical and singular geography of the Chablis. Just as surprisingly, in the Jura Mountains, the Triangle d’Or brewery celebrates an unexpected marriage of beer and the famous yellow wine in one of its beers. Christened « Cuvée Royale », this golden blonde ale confounds the palate with its fl avours of grain, dried fruits, curry and nuts… A Savagnin combination (the grape variety used to make yellow wine) and a beer from Poligny that rings out like an ode to the Jura terroir! As for mousse, Pierre Guy, the great-great-grandson of the founder of the Armand Guy family distillery in Pontarlier, has also found some inspiration. His latest creation, you ask? A 100% natural mousse made with a liqueur from the shoots of fi r trees from Haut-Doubs, an emblematic drink born in the region in 1902! It can be consumed with a spoon or as a shot, lends itself to cocktails with accents of the Franche-Comté and can even make its way onto some very pretty little dishes… That is how a centuries old spirit can also create a brand new tipple! www.maddam-chablis.com www.pontarlier-anis.com www.brasserie-du-triangle-dor.com

40 Your appetite grows as you visit!

DIJON GINGERBREAD REVEALS NEARLY ALL ITS SECRETS

Catherine Petitjean, Director of the Maison Mulot et Petitjean, had a dream; a museum, or better still, an actual centre where the history of gingerbread would fi nd a home. You have to go back to 1796 to fi nd the traces of this family venture that made the « true » Dijon gingerbread into a benchmark. Created in the artisanal way for over 220 years, this local speciality now has its own museum space, nestling in the heart of its historic production site. To begin with, there is the obligatory visit to the Director’s offi ce! He welcomes you in person via an audio guide before inviting you to follow the trail in an ambiance of the early XX Century. From the loading bay where the raw materials are delivered – honey, fl our, fruits, spices – to the boutique and passing, of course, through all the stages of production, your 5 senses will be on high alert. The interactive spaces are designed to invite guests to bring the past and the present together constantly, whilst the current site of production can also be viewed. It allows visitors to see that, whilst the machinery may have changed over two centuries, the process remains the same. Then it is just a case of stopping by the tasting area to make your heart sing: authentic Dijon gingerbread by Mulot et Petitjean has always had great taste! www.mulotpetitjean.fr

41 A CONSTELLATION OF WINES

Lunch among the vines…we have dreamed about it for so long! Ma Table en Vigne is the new wine-tourism experience of the moment. Camille Paquet, wine-producer, and Gilles Bérard, a restaurateur from Mâcon, transport their stove to the foot of the Roche de Solutré (between Pouilly- Fuissé and Saint-Véran). They invite you to sit down and enjoy local products and wines from nearby that provide a total # CULINARY TRIP connection with the terroir. A diff erent decor and even a diff erent state of mind exists near Chablis, where the team at ON PLANET BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ, GASTRONOMY REIGNS SUPREME. the restaurant Au Fil du Zinc have just THERE ARE OF COURSE THE STARS OF THE FAMOUS GUIDE MICHELIN, BUT opened a new address that is just as THERE ARE ALSO A GREAT MANY CHEFS THAT ORBIT AROUND THEM… AT scintillating; Les Trois Bourgeons. A THEIR STOVES, THEY TAKE CARE OF THE TERROIR AND VENTURE OUT INTO cocoon with just 20 places, a delicately OTHER, SOMETIMES UNKNOWN, CULINARY UNIVERSES. Japanese style and bistro ambiance with a Burgundy accent! This is an astonishing mix of genres that has shaken up traditional dishes and awakened the taste buds. Continue this journey along the Route des Vins, this time southwards, next to Meursault. The Goutte d’Or is not simply the name of a renowned Premier Cru from the appellation, it is also that of a charming inn, set along the famous Grands Crus route. On the menu are wines from neighbouring plots and a simple and refi ned cuisine inspired by local seasonal products… The wine producers of Meursault have turned this into their work canteen, which really is a good sign! Keep exploring into Beaujolais country, at Saint-Amour-en-Bellevue. Here they reclaim « family cuisine », which is as gourmet as it is welcoming, convivial and well-loved. Crates of vegetables fresh from the market, an apron tied around the waist, steaming casseroles, a corkscrew never too far away… Joséphine à Table is just like being at home, only better! www.matableenvigne.com http://les-trois-bourgeons.restaurant-chablis.fr/ www.lagouttedor-meursault.fr www.josephineatable.fr DINNER UNDER THE STARS THE  VEGAN  EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

This mission could be codenamed « City Break ». From Besançon has, for many years, had the reputation of being the Dijon to Besançon and passing Dole and Pontarlier, the greenest town in France. It is no coincidence then that several towns are upping their game. Head to the Pré aux Clercs devotees of « healthy eating » have selected this charming town by Georges, the new venture by the famous, three-Michelin as the place in which to set down their suitcases stuff ed with star chef, Georges Blanc. He decided to set up in Dijon with vegetables. The a gastronomic brasserie off ering unbeatable views of the latest of these is Palais des Ducs. In Besançon, there is another benchmark, Gloria Mea Fides this time architectural, which is setting gourmets’ tongues who, without wagging. The famous Bains Douches baths, the fi rst in being an extremist, the town, have enjoyed a facelift thanks to the inspiration creates gourmet and and energy of two young locals. Léo Bouquin and Raphaël militant cuisine! Ducret have created a trendy and daring restaurant here, She serves dishes even updating ultra-traditional dishes – œuf mollet, that are « Eco- supreme of chicken, escargots, cheese trolley, vacherin – to responsible » and today’s tastes. In respect seasonality Dole, the Clavelin with help from – named aft er To the dinner table! the local market the famous 62 gardeners, whilst centilitre bottles reserved for yellow wine – has decided there are lactose to play the wine card. Both bar and restaurant, this new and gluten free address has gambled everything on the delicate bottles of the region: the weekly selection recipes, preferably perfectly accompanies the classic and chic cuisine of the house. The gastronomic story organic, using continues in the direction of Pontarlier where two restaurants have had the excellent idea of biodegradable opening for business. On the one hand, the Parenthèse is relaxed and convivial, serving tapas, packaging for plats du jour, cocktails, a selection of beers, anyone who wants mini-burgers and hot sandwiches. On the other to take away. But hand, Les Papillons invites you to look up. You Besançon does not have to climb above Pontarlier to enjoy a meal have a monopoly here. On the menu: gastronomic style dishes and on good sense. a cuisine of a 100% regional country inn. Belfort is also chipping in with a cuisine that is lively, vegetarian www.lepreauxclercs.fr and gluten free created by the team at Mama Véga Miam. This facebook : restaurant les Bains Douches 100% vegetarian, organic and locally sourced canteen is inspired by www.leclavelin.com the principles of raw food – raw or very lightly cooked ingredients www.la-parenthese-pontarlier.fr – to concoct sweet and savoury dishes alike. Another branch of the www.restaurant-pontarlier.fr Mama Vega family is an « Eco-conscious bulk grocery store » and a Zen space dedicated to mindfulness and meditation for both young and old… It is all a case of thinking about what we eat. www.gloriameafi des.com 43 THE UFO

An unidentifi ed culinary object. A chef who passed through Chez Gagnaire and Chapel and decided one day to give it all up and has taken up residence above Beaune, towards Bligny-sur- Ouche, where he has breathed new life into a remote farm called « La Ruchotte ». In just a few short years, his organic farm-inn became a reference point: goodbye to antibiotics, industrial grade feed and all that! Chickens, red Ardennes turkeys, ducks, guinea fowl, geese and pigs all roam free alongside rows of carrots, beetroot and salad greens that are grown according to permaculture methods. At every meal, the same ritual is more or less repeated. On the big farmhouse dining table, rustic and welcoming, the casserole dish appears triumphantly. The chef then leaves his natural shyness at the door and makes the introductions: a whole chicken, aromatic and golden, takes centre stage. A little trip to the kitchen and back it comes cut into portions and in the company of splendid vegetables from the garden. And don’t forget the incredible gravy. Here there is no fuss, no useless fripperies, no trendy logos. Good taste and good sense, quite simply.

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« Velleminfroy mineral water off ers the rremarkablee particularity of containing, in nnormal doses, all the main minerals that can be found separately in the waters of the most reputed spa resorts » Professor Merklen – 1954

FROM SOURCE TO BOTTLE

In 2004, the source referred to as the « longevity » of Velleminfroy Divonne-les-Bains also was reborn. Nowadays this water is bottled (up to 2 million bottles a makes a splash! month!) at the Espace Renaissance It is no coincidence that « Divona » in WINE,WINE ABSINTHEABSINTHE, CRÈME DE CASSIS OR KIRSCH DE FOUGEROLLES that houses a bottling plant, Latin means « divine water ». Rich in ARE ALL VERY WELL… BUT DON’T FORGET THE WATER; PURE which can be visited, as well as fl uoride, calcium and magnesium, the AND BENEFICIAL, HYDRATING AND REFRESHING, ENERGISING a showroom, an educational an waters of the spa town of Divonne- AND PURIFYING, BUT ABOVE ALL VITAL AND PRECIOUS. IT’S TRUE; entertaining space where you can les-Bains is perfect for those seeking HERE WE ALSO BOTTLE WATER! sample the « sacred water » once reinvigoration. Thanks to a permit your visit is over. In the village, obtained in the 1990s that allows a museum dedicated to water it to bottle its exceptional water, retraces the fabulous past of this THE BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURE OF WATER the town has risen into the ranks of source. Aft erwards, to enjoy a IN VELLEMINFROY internationally renowned « spa towns ». gourmet stop in a natural setting, In the Vosges du Sud, the small village of Velleminfroy is home to a the site’s restaurant incites guests to In 2017 Divonne began construction on veritable treasure. From this verdant paradise, where nature is generous discover local specialities, with fried its future bottling plant, a production and well-preserved, springs forth a truly virtuous source! It was in 1828 carp and frogs legs topping the bill. site that will be operational from 2018. that Doctor Jacquez discovered the laxative and diuretic eff ects that www.boutique-velleminfroy.fr www.divonnelesbains.com this exceptional water had on his own constitution. Only 30 years later the source began to be exploited offi cially. There followed a period of prosperity for Velleminfroy as healers from across Europe arrived. These waters were later forgotten. 45

# NOCTURNAL ODYSSEY Hôtel de la Poste et du Lion d’Or à Vézelay BACK TO BASE This is THE major surprise of Vézelay. A must-visit venue that keeps alive the tradition of hospitality and coaching inns with a distinguished decor that features terraces, private gardens and, of course, an unbeatable CAMP! view of the village and the countryside of the Morvan. The +: A wonderful eatery, L’Éternel, opened last spring and has really set tongues wagging. WHAT IF INSIDE THE EXPLORER THAT RESIDES DEEP WITHIN YOU (OR THAT EXPRESSES www.hplv-vezelay.com ITSELF THROUGH YOU!) THERE WAS ACTUALLY A LOVER OF DESIGN, A NATURE ENTHUSIAST, A FINE GOURMET, A DEVOTEE OF UNUSUAL PLACES? THERE’S SOMETHING Le Pigeonnier Colbert FOR EVERYONE… Colbert’s former hunting lodge has been given new life and become a truly adorable gîte. Two rooms, an the opportunity to rediscover an authentic cuisine out of the ordinary bathroom, a very beautiful library « GOURMET » defi ned by the crop from the owners’ organic and a bucolic park just 13 kilometres from Auxerre Restaurant or table d’hôte: a sense of welcome vegetable garden. and 18km from Chablis. Enough to satisfy your dreams emanates from the kitchen. The + : The ideal place to sample the very best local of country life… produce. D’Tour Gourmand The +: A Vinésime welcome basket, waiting in each www.lafermedesruats.fr room. In the beginning, there was a restaurant. The www.le-pigeonnier-colbert.fr terroir and a love of good taste were always at home in this house with character! Patricia and « NEW LIFE » Marc wanted to make the enjoyment last by Rejuvenation and an escape from the stress of work: off ering their clients 4 delightful rooms: perched « DESIGN » these establishments have just enjoyed a beautiful Lovers of design, architecture and extraordinary places in the tower or with a view of the orchard, they are facelift . will fi nd that these venues are tailor-made for them. all seriously appealing. The +: A heated and covered private pool. Le Castel de Très Girard Maison Zugno www.dtourgourmand.com On the Route des Grands Crus, the Castel de Très Zugno is an enchanting break in the heart of the Jura, Ferme de Ruats Girard is an essential stop-off , especially since a traditional setting for a cosy and contemporary this authentic wine-grower’s house has been cocoon. We have to warn you that the hardest thing This is a slice of the terroir just how we like it: renovated from top to bottom. A new theme – will be choosing from among the 7 rooms this house typical, in the heart of nature, fl anked by woodland soft er and more welcoming -, a new and resolutely off ers. Vintage, Scandinavian, classic, chic… Door and criss-crossed by a stream. This farm off ers three design decor, a new chef and a bar for guests to aft er door, the style changes but the spirit remains the rooms with views of the Morvan and a lovely table sample the very fi nest terroirs of the Côte de Nuits same: delicate and warm. to gather around for excellent country meals. It is every day of the week, from 10am to midnight. The +: The bistro-gastronomy restaurant. The +: A pool and a pétanque pitch for making the www.maison-zugno.com most of a sunny day. www.castel-tres-girard.com 47 just a short hop from Louhans, in the heart of La Chapelle de Melin Burgundian Bresse, and just thirty minutes from When it comes to unusual accommodation, my the Côte Chalonnaise. pick would be religious heritage sites! Head to The +: The market at Louhans is one of the most Melin, in the south of the Côte de Beaune, to impressive in the region and can be explored just a discover an incredible holiday home hidden away stone’s throw from here. in an old chapel. Stained-glass windows, bells https://lelo champetre.jimdo.com/ and belfries, an alter transformed into a central kitchen island, a bedroom where the organ once Musée du chevalier d’Éon stood, a bathroom in the vestry: Sunday services Aft er having discovered and understood the are no longer on the agenda, but rather a deeply tumultuous life of the most famous son of the moving break! Tonnerrois – the Chevalier d’Éon, Louis XV’s The +: The sensation of being on a fi lm set! spy - in the museum, you are sure to appreciate www.gites.fr the charm of the guest rooms that also form part of the childhood home of this illustrious fi gure. It is easy in such a setting – period parquet fl oors, INTO THE WILD wooden beams, tapestries, family tableaux, antique Take a break, far removed from everything, alone in furniture – to imagine oneself living the life of a Maison Tandem the world (but still rather comfortable, naturally!). character that was both male and female, a secret No sooner has the front door been opened and agent, great writer and spy… you can sense the touch of these interior design Cabanes des Grands Lacs The +: An encounter with the owner of the property, enthusiasts. Once inside, the four art and design who knows the history of the Chevalier like the back Whether on the water or in the trees, the cabins guest rooms combine to create a singular world, of his hand. at the Grands Lacs estate play the Eco-friendly the ideal departure point for relaxing or for www.tonnerrois.fr card to the limit. It is perfect for playing at Swiss setting off to explore and discover Cluny and its Family Robinson for a precious stolen moment region. Here, perhaps more than anywhere else, Train de Rêves away from the modern world! they cultivate the French art de vivre that blends The + : The Nordic baths perched within the cabins. refi nement and daring. Delirious, astonishing and completely mad… www.cabanesdesgrandslacs.com The +: The garden, a veritable haven of peace. We have run out of superlatives to describe this www.maison-tandem.com extraordinary project. From spring onwards, eight Domaine des Prés Verts carriages and two steam locomotives (including the original wagon-lit of the Orient Express dating Between Saulieu and Arnay-le-Duc, the Domaine «QUIRKY » from 1948 and an elegant restaurant car from 1953 des Prés Verts is the perfect place to experience a charming weekend with your loved one, enjoy Sleeping in a train, playing at being a knight, waking from the Mistral line) are off ering on-board luxury an unusual night, treat yourself to a massage and up in a chapel aft er a good night’s sleep…Everything rooms! And don’t forget the museum, a historic fall asleep in an Eco-friendly cabin on stilts that is is possible in the region! carriage and a café from the 1882-1930 period. More than just an ordinary « Bed & Breakfast », truly luxurious. Lo Champêtre this is a journey back in time that takes place at The +: Private spas with views of the Morvan. Dracy-Saint-Loup railway station. www.domainedespresverts.fr In her grandfather’s workshop, a former garage The +: The sensation of being on a fi lm set! owner, Marie has established a country loft www.traindesreves.com 48 with a resolutely industrial style. It is a curiosity Domaine du Pont de la Roche Just 30 kilometres from Dijon, this little bucolic paradise sits alongside a XIX Century mill built on the River Ignon. With an ultra-contemporary style, the eco-cabin and cube with wooden frames invite Abbaye de Vauluisant you to relax. With an English-style park and its XII Century The +: The outdoor eco-Jacuzzi. Cistercian abbey, the very least you could say www.pont-roche.com about this guest house is that it certainly does not lack character! Born 900 years ago, Vauluisant Divertiparc has become a must-visit holiday destination in As well as the roulotte caravans, the rooms with northern Burgundy where we come to recharge the views of the stars, the minicamp of pods and batteries and admire its beauty and tranquillity. the giant wooden cow that hides one or two The +: The old stables transformed into a cottage. beds, Divertiparc invites lovers of nature to www.abbayedevauluisant.fr Boisrouge spend the night in a droplet of water! Is Toulon- sur-Arroux set to become the capital of quirky L’Escale de Jules et Lily Nestling in a pleasant forest between Dijon accommodation? and Beaune, the Boisrouge B&B is home to fi ve A master house hidden from prying eyes, the The + Games and adventures on site to enjoy with charming guest rooms. Rest, greenery, fi ne and Grands Crus a short hop away, the Hospices de the family. aromatic cuisine, excellent wines, cookery classes, Beaune just 3 kilometres away: this romantic stop- www.divertiparc.com without forgetting « O furo », a Japanese bathing off will make wine lovers dream. The building, ritual where the body is plunged into 42°C waters. restored with the greatest respect for tradition Tranquillity guaranteed. and according to the plans of the period, is both a The +: The table d’hôtes with fl avours of the terroir. CHIC guest house and a gîte. www.boisrouge.fr Act like a prince or a princess and live the château The +: Owners that are passionate about wine and life. It’s Ok to be an explorer but still crave a bit of gastronomy. Domaine insolite des vergers luxury…isn’t it? www.chambres-hotes-beaune.fr Head for an orchard in the Haute-Saône, a Château Saint-Michel Le Clos Saint-Martin short hop from the Ballon des Vosges Regional Nature Park, in order to get to know a truly Eco- A château, a luxury hotel (with 7 suites) and a Between the rooms nestling in an old chapel and responsible estate. 14 roulotte caravans off ering prestigious vineyard: that is a winning treble for those that have been established in the stables, every comfort (and made just 12 kilometres from the Château-Saint-Michel. Located in Rully, one your heart is sure to sing! An astonishing venue the site!), a pod and tents among the trees fi t in of the most promising appellations of the region, it and a family that is attentive to every little detail discreetly with the natural and authentic setting. has known how to maintain its charm of yesteryear to ensure the enjoyment of their guests as they The +: The open-air spa. – gold leaf, marble, red velvet – whilst providing pass through southern Burgundy. touches of modernity and contemporary comfort. www.domaineinsolite.com The +: Peacocks, hens, rabbits and ponies are also The +: the table d’hôtes by the fi reside. part of the family! www.relaisdusilence.com www.clossaintm.fr 49 [ART] COURBET CELEBRATES HIS 200TH BIRTHDAY

In 2019, the bicentenary of the birth of Gustave Courbet - the famous painter and sculptor born in Ornans – will provide new impetus and a national showcase to the painter Courbet. A major exhibition orchestrated by Henri Loyrette, former President and Director of the Louvre, and a new residence for contemporary artists opening in Courbet’s very own workshop will make this event an unmissable rendezvous of 2019. www.doubs.travel

[TERROIR] THE CITÉ DE LA GASTRONOMIE ET DU VIN: THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN

Classifi ed in 2010 by UNESCO, the gastronomic meals of the French have inspired the people of Dijon. Hedonists, fervent defenders of the terroir and lovers of Burgundy wines; they have all dreamed up a venue that pays homage to a whole facet of French culture: gastronomy and wine. On the historic site of the city’s former general hospital, a hybrid space has emerged. Cultural centre, training hub, shops devoted to the art of eating, high-end hotel, cinema, interpretation centre for architecture and heritage: an entire district is preparing to become an emblem of French gastronomy. A million people are expected every month at the Cité de la Gastronomie et du # FUTURE JOURNEYS Vin in Dijon. www.citedelagastronomie-dijon.fr

50 [TERROIR] THE CAPITAL OF BURGUNDY WINES LOOKS [TENDANCE] AT THE BIG PICTURE VINTAGE BEL AIR: AN Burgundy wines will, at last, have the proper stage upon which to express themselves. Far from being locked away in secret cellars ABUNDANCE OF and oft en inaccessible wine estates, Burgundy fi nally boasts MEMORIES! an interpretation centre for the Climats and a Cité des Vins: 14 hectares entirely devoted to precious Burgundy wines, featuring a Perhaps it is nostalgia 22 metre tower designed by a renowned architect, that will decode for an age where we still the landscape with a particular eye on the vineyards, as well as a 5* took our time, the time hotel, a gourmet covered market that can host 1 200 people, pop- to cross France on our [TERROIR] up restaurants with prestigious chefs at the controls, the chance way to the South and the A TEMPLE TO COMTÉ to sample the 1 247 Climats of Burgundy and a park for clearing Côte d’Azur along the your head and enriching your mind with a contemporary art trail. legendary Nationale 6 For a long time held on the back burner, the All this, with no need to drive and very easily accessible. (RN 6) road, the « Route des Vacances », or perhaps it is simply a project for the new Maison du Comté is now love of vintage cars. Whatever their make or horsepower, they have www.beaune-tourisme.fr cooking. The Comité Interprofessionnel de racked up kilometres, they have made us smile as they barrelled Gestion du Comté (CIGC) has now commissioned along country roads, they have even sometimes featured in our the architect who will provide a worthy stage family photos! To relive these precious moments, Vintage Bel for the favourite cheese of the French. It has Air, near to Beaune, is playing its trump card. This 100% vintage to be said that Comté was feeling a little bit leisure park breathes new life into this era. cramped at its old home in the heart of Poligny… www.vintagebelair.com So in the same town, but at a diff erent address, there will be a brand new 3 000m2 museographic space across two fl oors, to which will be added [NATURE] a landscaped park of 4 800m². In addition to this, an interpretation centre of 1 500m² will THE 11TH NATIONAL PARK IN FRANCE WILL highlight Comté beautifully. This extraordinary TOUCH DOWN IN BURGUNDYFRANCHE and interactive trail will be rounded off with a COMTÉ dedicated tasting room, two educational spaces, a major events hall and a boutique. The new Maison Beeches and oaks, some centuries old, springs and rivers, well- du Comté, in the heart of the Jura, aims to welcome preserved landscapes, trades that are closely linked to local 30 000 to 40 000 visitors. resources… Within the boundaries of the Haute-Marne and the Côte-d’Or, forests form part of a remarkable territory. To protect www.comte.com and showcase the «hardwood forests» and the biodiversity that they are home to across nearly 241 000 hectares, the national park of the Forests of Champagne and Burgundy will come into being by 2019.

www.forets-champagne-bourgogne.fr 51 LAKES, WATERFALLS, RIVERS, FORESTS, PEAKS AND UP ON THE HILLSIDES, CLIFFS AND VIEWPOINTS, SNOW-COVERED OR VERDANT MEADOWS…FAR FROM THE BUSTLE OF MASS TOURISM, THE MOUNTAINS OF BURGUNDY-FRANCHE-COMTÉ MOUNTAIN OFFER A NATURAL AND WELL-PRESERVED PLAYGROUND. WILD YET WELCOMING, THEY HAVE ALWAYS INSPIRED DEEP- # A JOURNEY AND A BACKPACK THINKERS AND SPORTY TYPES, EPICUREANS AND FREE SPIRITS. * NOTEBOOK * Explore the Vosges Massif A Nordic breeze The Vosges Massif The Vosges Massif includes two regio- across the Jura Mountains is a walker’s paradise nal parks: the Parc des Vosges du Nord Like a natural barrier running along the Franco-Swiss border, the Running between Alsace-Lorraine-Champagne and Burgundy- (classifi ed as « World Biosphere Reserve » Jura Mountains stretch for 350 km from Montbéliard to the doorstep Franche-Comté, the Vosges Massif stretches out along 200 km of by UNESCO) and the Parc des Ballons des of Lyon, culminating at an altitude of 1 720 metres. Authentic they cliff s dividing two regions that share so much in common. Easily ac- Vosges. Letting yourself be guided by the certainly are: nature trails to be explored with the family, raging cessible and on a human scale, this massif with its pleasantly rounded steps of your horse, comfortably seated torrents that are perfect for canyoning, gourmet breaks sprinkled with peaks, sculpted and tamed over time, off ers a multitude of changing in a house on wheels, discovering vast savoury treats, Bleu de Gex or Mont d’Or cheeses, centuries-old skills landscapes. With over 18 000km of sign-posted trails that can be plains, peaks covered in high stubble fi elds, reproduced sublimely by artisans up in the heights; craft smen, wood tackled on foot, by bike or on horseback, it is an inexhaustible typical villages, stunning wildlife and all this turners, stone cutters or clockmakers of the mountains with magic paradise for walkers of all ages and every level. Along these trails, without any noise and in perfect harmony fi ngers and, fi nally, thousands of kilometres of slopes guaranteed to the massif reveals its lakes born from glaciers, its thousand ponds, its with your animal… That is the programme be covered in snow, including gentle white runs that are perfect for boreal peatlands, its high stubble fi elds, its generous woodland, its for an itinerant break offered by Roulottes fi rst-timers to try. We have to admit that up here we are born with skis heritage and breathtaking panoramic views, its fl ora and fauna where de Fontenois. This is an adventure over 2 on our feet! Famous for the legendary «Transjurassienne» race, the lynx crosses paths with the chamois or capercaillie. The Vosges to 6 days that can be shared with family or a competition that is only for experienced skiers, the Jura Mountains Massif –culminating at 1 247m at the Ballon d’Alsace, which sits friends as you perch happily in your little off er lovers of Nordic skiing one of the most beautiful ski areas in within this region – off ers skiers of all types a variety of vertiginous cocoon of Normandy wood. France. Those who prefer the thrills of downhill skiing will fi nd what sensations throughout winter. they need at Métabief, Les Rousses or Les Monts Jura, family resorts www.massif-des-vosges.com www.roulottesfontenois.fr that can hold their own with the very best. www.montagnes-du-jura.fr

* NOTEBOOK * Play at being an adventurer The Jura Mountains seen from above Mont Salbert overlooks the town of Belfort Walking in the air or with your feet on the ground? In the heart of the Haut- from a height of 650 metres. It was, Jura Regional Nature Park, Gaïa Loisirs in Lamoura gives us a choice. Nature therefore, quite natural for it to be selected has never looked so beautiful, seen from up high, held in the air by nets by General Séré de Rivières as the site of suspended between 2 and 10 metres up, upon which you can play, run, relax, one of the very fi rst forts: Fort Lefebvre. explore and surprise yourself. Unless, that is, you are tempted by walking The military air that the venue exudes barefoot. A new adventure, with no shoes and socks required, that lets you does nothing to dissuade the many lovers feel as free as the air and rediscover forgotten sensations far removed of Airsoft from visiting, a very fashionable from our modern times. Between your toes you will feel the surrounding leisure activity that has been practiced on fl ora, sand, stone, grass and other tactile and sensory surprises that can be site for a while now. explored along a well-preserved mountain trail. www.s-airso .com www.gaialoisirs.fr

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Vauban, the famous military architect of Louis XIV, and Xavier Pauchard, inventor of the legendary « Tolix » chair, were both born in the Morvan!

Treat yourself to the Grande Traversée du Morvan on a mountain bike The Grande Traversée du Morvan trail is currently the biggest mountain biking itinerary in France with 315 km of trails. At the heart of the Nature Park, the mountain biking school of Sébastien Oppin (certifi ed Cycliste Français instructor) is the essential address for those wishing to explore the Morvan on two wheels. An excellent teacher, Sébastien knows the massif like the back of his hand and especially the very best places to go mountain biking: Saint Agnan Lake, the abbey of Pierre qui Vire, the gorges of Trinquelin and, in particular, the reputed mountain biking spot of Breuil Dun-les-Places. Breathing in the Morvan New for 2018: the arrival of electric mountain bikes Three hours from Paris or Lyon, the Morvan, a mid-mountain region equipped with « 27.5 plus » tires, ultra-easy and original, that is part of the Massif Central, is the closest mountain area to ideal for Sunday riders, they are good enough to convert the Paris region. Even though its high point, the Haut-Folin (901 even the most hardened biking expert! m altitude) allows visitors to enjoy cross-country skiing, the area is most notably visited for its heavily wooded landscape, interspersed www.mtbguide-morvan.fr with a great many lakes, rivers and ponds, making it especially inviting for lovers of sporting activities and nature. Visitors marvel at its panoramas and its Scandinavian charm or its gentle hills of Morvan, the land of the trail granite and volcanic rock. Here you can fi ll your lungs with an air that With its kilometres of well-managed trails, the Morvan is rich with the heady scents of myrtle, heathland, mushrooms and is a natural invitation to trail runners. It is because of damp moss that you oft en pass along the walking trails. The Morvan this that the « Morvan Trail » project was born in order Regional Nature Park attracts city dwellers and tourists yearning for to facilitate and encourage a sport that is booming. authenticity. . New sporting and touristic facilities, maintenance www.tourisme.parcdumorvan.org stations, sign-posting and orientation panels… By positioning itself defi nitively as the « land of the trail », the Morvan confi rms something that the mountain has always known: it is a majestic natural sports ground 54 and a truly welcoming spot. Graphic Design: atelier Midi à 14h • www.midia14h.com Publishing Editor: Loïc Niepceron Editor: Carine Dufay et Émilie Chapulliot Printers: imprimerie Simon Graphic Photo Credits: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme, Alain Doire, Anne Emmanuelle Thion La Cote St Jacques, La Maison Vougeot, Jonas Jacquel, M. Niels, Gite Domaine Lac Chambly, Joséphine à Table, Maison du Comté, Encore Heureux, Diverti Parc, Maison Zugno, musée des Maisons Comtoises, Manoir Mouthier, Pierre Acobas, La Parenthèse, CeltÔ, Élisa Murcia-Artengo, Ma Table en Vigne, Samuel Carnovali, Julien David, Fontenois la Ville, Office de Tourisme de Luxeuil-les-Bains, Vosges du Sud/E. Kopp, Laurent Cheviet, Franck Charel, Montagnes du Jura, Samuel Carnovali, Michel Joly, Office de tourisme Pays Lacs et Petite Montagne, JV/OTSPMC, Potin Gourmand, A. Carignant, Gloriameafides, Vintage BelAir, M. Coquard et E.Detrez Bestjobers, Lapierre / Damian Mc Arthur, P. Demaillet, Sonia Chatelain, Maddam

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