Discovering Burgundy
Unique and multifaceted
DESTINATION(S) TRAVELLING AROUND WINE & FOOD
GREAT ERAS UNMISSABLE SITES & CITIES
FESTIVALS & EVENTS PRACTICAL INFORMATION Distance between the main towns of Burgundy (km) A B
1 Autun Auxerre Avallon Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône La Charité-sur-Loire Château-Chinon Châtillon-sur-Seine Clamecy Cluny Le Creusot Dijon Mâcon Nevers Paray-le-Monial Saulieu Sens Tournus Vézelay Autun 131 79 48 50 127 37 121 105 83 31 84 108 103 81 41 188 80 97 Auxerre 131 52 149 173 94 112 76 42 223 162 147 234 121 212 90 57 200 52 Avallon 79 52 108 136 88 62 77 36 186 110 115 193 105 160 38 109 163 13 Beaune 48 149 108 28 175 85 127 144 78 53 36 85 151 96 67 217 55 121 Chalon-sur-Saône 50 173 136 28 177 87 152 155 50 36 61 57 153 76 84 245 27 149 2 La Charité-sur-Loire 127 94 88 175 177 90 165 52 186 143 203 200 24 134 126 151 211 75 Château-Chinon 37 112 62 85 87 90 124 68 120 68 121 144 66 99 44 169 136 60 Châtillon-sur-Seine 121 76 77 127 152 165 124 113 202 152 84 206 182 202 80 121 179 90 Clamecy 105 42 36 144 155 52 68 113 188 136 151 212 69 167 74 99 204 23 Cluny 83 223 186 78 50 186 120 202 188 56 111 24 162 52 124 271 36 199 Le Creusot 31 162 110 53 36 143 68 152 136 56 89 80 119 56 72 219 68 123 Dijon 84 147 115 36 61 203 121 84 151 111 89 121 187 132 73 199 88 128 Mâcon 108 234 193 85 57 200 144 206 212 24 80 121 176 68 141 302 30 206 3 Nevers 103 121 105 151 153 24 66 182 69 162 119 187 176 110 110 168 187 92 Paray-le-Monial 81 212 160 96 76 134 99 202 167 52 56 132 68 110 122 269 77 178 Saulieu 41 90 38 67 84 126 44 80 74 124 72 73 141 110 122 147 111 51 Sens 188 57 109 217 245 151 169 121 99 271 219 199 302 168 269 147 272 109 Tournus 80 200 163 55 27 211 136 179 204 36 68 88 30 187 77 111 272 176 Vézelay 97 52 13 121 149 75 60 90 23 199 123 128 206 92 178 51 109 176
4 1 City of Dijon, capital of Burgundy 2 Hôtel-Dieu and town of Beaune 3 Basilica and village of Vézelay, gateway to the Avallonnais (town of Avallon, villages of Saint-Père, Montréal and Pierre-Perthuis, Cure and Cousin valleys, Arcy caves, ...) 4 Cathedral and synodal palace of Sens 5 The Côte viticole (vineyards) and its emblematic château du Clos de Vougeot 6 Burgundian Loire (Bec d’Allier, town of Bourbon-Lancy, ...) 5 7 Solutré rock and the Mâconnais 8 Town of Autun 9 Town of Auxerre 10 Town of Chalon-sur-Saône 11 Priory Church and town of La Charité-sur-Loire 12 Town of Joigny 13 Town of Nevers 6 14 Medieval building site at Guédelon, gateway to the Puisaye (châteaux of Saint-Fargeau and Ratilly, ...) 15 Château of Bazoches 16 Mont-Beuvray/Bibracte 17 The Morvan (Settons and Pannecière lakes, town of Château-Chinon, ...) 18 Pays Châtillonnais Museum – Vix treasure and town of Châtillon-sur-Seine 19 19.2 Land between Cluny and Tournus, especially: 19.1 Cluny abbey, Tournus abbey, but also: village of Brancion, Chapaize church, 19.3 Château of Cormatin, starting point of the southern Burgundy 7 Châteaux tourist route (Sully, Drée, ...) 20 The Auxois area, especially: 20.1 Fontenay abbey, 20.2 château and village of Châteauneuf- en-Auxois, 20.3 Alésia Muséoparc, 20.4 village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, but also: towns of Semur- en-Auxois and Saulieu, châteaux of Bussy-Rabutin and Commarin, Saint-Thibault church, Buffon ironworks... 21 The Charolais-Brionnais area, especially: 21.1 Basilica of Paray-le-Monial, 21.2 village of Semur-en- Brionnais, 21.3 Romanesque churches in the Brionnais (Anzy-le-Duc, ...) 22 Village of Noyers-sur-Serein 8 23 Canals of Burgundy and their civil engineering structures (Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses, …) especially: 23.1 canal de Bourgogne, 23.2 canal du Centre (and river Seille), 23.3 canal du Nivernais 24 Renaissance châteaux of the Tonnerrois, Ancy-le-Franc and Tanlay A B CDE FG
Key
Airport / Aerodrome
TGV station High Speed railway line Regional railway line (TER) Vineyards Motorway and exit Le Tour de Bourgogne à vélo ® (cycling itinerary)
CDE FG Come to Burgundy Burgundy is well served, and only a few hours from home.
By road
Burgundy is connected to major French and European cities by a comprehensive motorway network.
By air
Dijon-Burgundy airport 6 km southeast of Dijon. For information: BP 25 – 21601 LONGVIC Cedex - FRANCE tel. + 33 3 80 67 67 67 – [email protected] www.dijon.aeroport.fr Nearby airports Dole-Tavaux (35 km southeast of Dijon) Paris Charles de Gaulle (direct TGV to Dijon), Paris Orly, Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Basel-Mulhouse, Geneva-Cointrin.
By rail
International links Burgundy is served by TGV from Geneva (Mâcon Loché, 1h50), Lausanne (Dijon, 2h), Zürich (Dijon, 2h30), Basel (Dijon, 1h30), London via Lille (Dijon, 5h30) and Brussels via Lille (Dijon, 4h).
National links The TGV serves Burgundy from the major cities: - Paris (Gare de Lyon): Montbard (1h10), Dijon (1h40), Beaune (2h10), Chalon-sur-Saône (2h30), Le Creusot-Montceau-Montchanin (1h30), Mâcon-Loché (1h40) - Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport: Dijon (1h55) - Strasbourg: Dijon (2h20), Mâcon (3h), Chalon-sur-Saône (3h30) - Mulhouse: (Dijon (1h20), Mâcon (1h50), Chalon-sur-Saône (2h30) - Lyon (La Part-Dieu): Le Creusot-Montceau-Montchanin (50 min), Mâcon (35 min), Chalon-sur-Saône (1h), Dijon (1h45) - Lille: Dijon (2h50) - Marseilles and Nice: Dijon (5h40 and 6h) with connection to Mâcon (2h10) and Chalon-sur-Saône (2h50).
For information : www.voyages-sncf.com
www.burgundy-tourism.com Moving around in Burgundy
Free yourself from the car during your stay in Burgundy: for cyclists, walkers and the eco-sensitive, the Burgundy region has introduced a unique website bringing together information on all the interconnected public transport networks in the region. From city bus to the tourist shuttle or coach, or the TER train, you can now organise your leisure days... at your leisure.
New: tourist shuttles! (indicated by this logo) Connecting with the TER trains and the departmental bus services, these coaches depart from the railway stations and run every day during the summer. They give you the opportunity to visit up to 3 attractions in one day if you wish. You can even take your bike if you just want a change of scenery to ride through!
For information: timetables, routes, connections on www.mobigo-bourgogne.com Summary
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ADDRESSES p. 10 GREAT ERAS p. 46 @ INTERNET SITE - DOCUMENTATION
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The Shores of Burgundy
Paradoxically, water is an asset of primary importance in wine country. Burgundy has, in fact, the largest network of rivers and canals in France which, in the 17th century, contributed to its economic development by enabling the transport of raw materials. Today, pleasure boater or not, it will make you happy: the towpaths are the starting points for excursions to explore the cyclists and boatmen, cross natural habitats where you can see ducks and herons, and you can stop in the lock houses converted into taverns or lively pubs, and call in at ports and mooring points to replenish supplies. As for festivities, there are several dates that offer you the traditions born out of life on and around the water: nautical jousting, log run festivals and canal festivals, and the pardon des mariniers (boat festival). Not to be missed!
City breaks
Auxerre, Sens, Dijon, Beaune, Nevers, Chalon-sur- Saône, Mâcon... large or small, towns full of art and history or “simple” towns full of character, the towns of Burgundy are much more than open air museums to be discovered alone or with a guide. Quite the contrary! Take the time to enjoy their atmosphere; full of charm, they will give you many pleasant memories. During the day, depending on time and according to your preference, treat yourself to some shopping in the commercial streets, a visit to the market or a stroll through the streets or gardens. And in the evening, leave your hotel or your guest house: go to rediscover the town by night, in a different light and enjoy the many style; cosy wine bars, performance venues...
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Green holidays
Stressed or worn out? Then head for Burgundy! It offers the ideal environment to disconnect and recharge. Devise your own stay: “carefree” or active. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, let yourself go with nothing to do, give yourself a moment of pampering dedicated to nature walks and evenings around the different activities you can try: hiking in all its forms, lively or recreational water sports, climbing or caving... As for accommodation, we invite you to book a yurt, a tree house, a cottage by the lake or a caravan; or, more traditionally, to go camping, or rent a cottage, or stay in a guest house or an attractive privately-run hotel in the heart of a green holiday resort or a quaint village. Puisaye, Tonnerrois, Châtillonnais, Auxois, Nivernais, Morvan, Charolais... are some of the destinations to favour and discover in all seasons.
Visits to vineyards
Few regions express the notion of “civilization of wine” like Burgundy. Here, wine is the foundation, the origin of many landscapes, buildings, traditions... So many beautiful things patiently built around wine, by wine and for wine! With family, friends or a couple, you can explore the vineyards and vary your pleasures: visit the Clos de Vougeot or the Hameau du Vin, try some wine hot-air balloon or microlight, visit a wine festival or wine fair, be welcomed at the home of a winemaker... we have gone into overdrive and concocted offers to taste sip by sip. And 4 territories have been awarded the “Vineyards and Discoveries” label, which guarantees you quality “wine tourism”: tourism professionals work hand in hand with those of wine. For your enjoyment.
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Burgundy on foot
Burgundy has long been a haven for walkers. In fact, since the Middle Ages, when pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela crossed the region en masse from Vézelay to Nevers. This activity has not declined, since the region is now crossed by some 6, 000 km of marked trails, from simple walks to hiking on a small and grand scale. With a guide or totally independently, lace up your trainers and explore the Morvan massif, the vineyards or the banks of the Loire. Along the way, you will go from discovery to discovery, because some routes are historical, others thematic, but always in the midst of nature for guaranteed well-being!
For more info, the guidebook “La Bourgogne à pied” (in french) published by the French Federation of Hiking is available in bookstores.
… in time with the water
With nearly 1,200 miles of rivers and canals, Burgundy is a boating paradise: river cruises in a hotel barge to navigate with comfort; a houseboat to enjoy with family or friends for the joys of free-cruising or a boat ride for a shorter trip with the kids... There’s something for everyone. Cast off and take to the water: your journey will be punctuated by stops and you can enjoy a passage through a lock or stop to enjoy the walks and discoveries along the towpaths. Nearby there are vineyards, picturesque villages, castles, churches... in short, a varied Burgundy of exceptional heritage.
For more info, order the map “Inland waterways in Burgundy” (see p. 47). In french, english and german.
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…on horseback
The Burgundy wildness is surprising, and discovering it on horseback is an experience. The 6, 500 km of marked equestrian trails that run through the area provide many opportunities to see it. Experienced riders take off in complete freedom, while beginners and younger riders are introduced to horse riding: trotting or galoping with an instructor. For a few hours or more, regardless of your level, you will enjoy, with a " " " a natural Burgundy nature, where stress gives way to relaxation and conviviality.
For more info, order the map “Horse riding in Burgundy” (see p. 47). In french and english.
… by bike
Burgundy by bike is full of promise. A promise kept thanks to the “tour de Bourgogne à vélo®”, a cyclable circuit of 800 km, which puts a great deal of Burgundy châteaux and villages. But not just that: the routes of the Blue Way, the Charles le Téméraire route, also cross the area, and you can discover them at your own pace. On your way, there are plenty of service providers available to you. You can’t go wrong by choosing subscribers to the label “Accueil vélo” (Cyclists welcome): they follow a charter based on many quality criteria in terms of reception or facilities.
For more info, order the map “Cycling in Burgundy” (see p. 47). In french, english, german and dutch.
More info on www.burgundy-by-bike.com
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A region of taste
Everyone knows the reputation of Burgundy is well established when it comes to wine and gastronomy. And you will see that this reputation is well deserved: indeed, a love for unrestrained taste is cultivated here and behind each landscape, each site, there is always a tasty moment to share between lovers, friends or family. Over 1, 000 kilometres of roads across the region, the famous wine routes and gourmet trails, cross rich and authentic lands. Travel them, and stop off here and there to encounter a heritage rich in sensations.
For more info, order the map “Wine Routes and Gourmet trails in Burgundy” (see p. 47). In french, english, german and dutch.
In the secret of wines
About wine, you know nothing, you are an amateur or you are truly passionate? So, welcome to Burgundy! To help you discover them, to help you make progress or just to have fun, we have imagined a thousand ways to guide you in encountering the wines of Burgundy: wine tastings in the caves along with the winemaker, wine courses to learn to decipher them and to match them well with dishes, wine bars, museums and places for educational or recreational visits... You will # friends or family, just for the taste buds!
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Exceptional terroirs
Their names are Bresse, Charolais, Morvan, Auxois, Loire Valley and Saône... these are the terroirs of Burgundy, the birthplaces of its famous local products. You will enjoy tasting them in the weekly markets; in restaurants, on the advice of the chef; or at a stall during a gourmet feast. Use your stay to make some true discoveries: breeders, mustard makers, confectioners, liqueur makers, beekeepers, cheesemakers... invite you into their workplaces and farms for demonstrations of skill. Open your eyes, they will reveal the magic of winemaking, the secrets of distillation or maceration, recipes for mustard or Flavigny sweets... Don’t forget % prolong the taste of your stay!
Mouth watering
Burgundy has all the ingredients for the recipe for a successful stay. Did you know? Many traditional French dishes were born here: gougères, poached eggs, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, escargots, gingerbread... the region has for ever drawn its reputation from this culinary tradition. Today, this reputation is maintained by passionate chefs who offer in their restaurants these iconic regional recipes, revamped or not, and their unique creations. For all tastes and all budgets, starred restaurants, cosy inns or chic taverns... dot the region and open their doors to you. Some chefs will also welcome you for simple cooking classes. Sign up and impress your friends and family with your new skills!
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Since Palaeolithic times, Burgundy has always been a haven, a place to live. In every age, men of the past have left their mark. Sprung from the depths of time, it is still visible in many archaeological sites that tell us all a story: the life of Palaeolithic hunters, the Celtic epic, the consecration of Vercingétorix, the conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar... In Bibracte, Alésia, Autun and Châtillon-sur-Seine, modern museum facilities, tours and/or educational activities and games for children and the whole family will help you step into history.
The Roman, a true story
It was in Burgundy that the two greatest monastic Industrial reform movements of the Middle Ages were born. Cluny, then Cîteaux were, from the 10th to 12th centuries, not only spiritual centres, but also leading memory intellectual, artistic and even political centres in Europe. Rich in raw materials - clay, From the great abbeys and cathedrals to countless iron ore, wood, stone and coal churches, the exploits of the Roman builders can be - and enjoying a favourable seen and discovered in Burgundy. Even today, the geographical location and region is home to communities of all faiths, alive and hydrological network, Burgundy well, who welcome pilgrims, believers and visitors: experienced an early industrial Cistercian and Benedictine abbeys and ecumenical, development. From north Orthodox and even Buddhist communities... to south and from east to west, memorials, museums and industrial buildings bear witness to the work of man. From the forges of Buffon to the underground quarries of the Yonne, from the mines of Blanzy and La Machine to the ecomuseum of Le Creusot and its sledgehammer, from the potteries of the Puisaye to the manufactures of earthenware and ceramics in Digoin and Nevers, the genius of Burgundy lives in its places of memory. Some still resonate to human activity, others, thanks to the tours led by former workers and modern re-enactments, will immerse you in the lives of the workers from the past.
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Splendours of the châteaux
If the châteaux of Burgundy are less famous than its Romanesque churches and its cities of art, they are * " of the relationships at once distant and strong that the province maintained with the royal power under the Ancien Régime, they are also a noble and aristocratic 9 % * will be your guides there: Vauban in Bazoches-en- Morvan, Madame de Sévigné in Bussy-le-Grand and in Sully, Lamartine in Cormatin and in the houses of Mâcon, Colette in the Puisaye area, around Saint- Fargeau. Visiting these châteaux will also invite you to admire the humble work of those gardeners of the rural landscape who were, through the centuries, the farmers from all over Burgundy.
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In 2014 follow in the footsteps of the Dukes the Dukes, the of Burgundy. Ducal vineyards and mediaeval towns, ' " " " " treasure of the towns museums and other attractions await you for one eventful year. The Middle Ages, an era of great urban development, left Burgundy with a multitude of towns, small and For more info, order the document “In the large, which are all treasures to discover. Dijon, of footsteps of the Dukes of Burgundy”. course, the Ducal capital, which offers visitors a (see p. 47) in french and english. " " % city of art, dedicated to the vine and wine business. But also many cities that have sprung up by rivers: Auxonne, Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon owe their origin to Gallo-Roman ports on the Saône. Digoin, Decize and Nevers retain the memory of the boatmen of the Loire; Clamecy, Auxerre, Joigny and Sens from the log runners who supplied Paris. Not to mention the small mediaeval towns like Noyers-sur-Serein, Montréal, Semur-en-Auxois, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Châteauneuf-en-Auxois and Brancion, which offer you the charm of their mediaeval setting.
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Pratical information The city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy 1
Dijon, the regional capital, has exceptional Map ref. F4 assets: the countless monuments in its entirely preserved, largely pedestrian city centre, are a reminder that it was, under the Dukes of Burgundy, the capital of a State that encompassed both Flanders and Burgundy. To see also: the Palace of the Dukes and the States of Burgundy, the numerous museums (Fine Arts, Archaeology, Life in Burgundy, Magnin, Rude…) and the Regional Contemporary Art Tel. + 33 8 92 70 05 58 Fund, Saint-Bénigne Cathedral (pre-Roman [email protected] crypt), the Church Notre-Dame and the www.visitdijon.com Jacquemart clock, the Church Saint-Michel, the wealthy townhouses and ancient houses, the Charterhouse of Champmol and the famous Fountain of Moses (Claus Sluter), the market.
Pratical information The Hôtel-Dieu and the city of Beaune 2
Beaune, the Burgundy wine capital. The city’s Map ref. F5 treasure is unquestionably its Hôtel-Dieu. Founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Dukes of Burgundy, it is a jewel among the hospices of the region: a true palace for the poor, it is the most eloquent example of Burgundy Flemish art. Its polychrome ceilings are famous the world over. To see also: the Collegiate Church Notre-Dame, Tel. + 33 3 80 26 21 30 the Church Saint-Nicolas, the Wine Museum, [email protected] the countless cellars open to the public, the www.beaune-tourisme.fr Bouzaize Park, the Fallot mustard factory.
Hospices de Beaune Tel. + 33 3 80 24 45 00 [email protected] www.hospices-de-beaune.com
Pratical information The Sainte-Madeleine Basilica and the village of Vézelay, 3 the gateway to the Avallonnais region Map ref. C4 The prosperity of Vézelay lasted for a number of centuries, when thousands of pilgrims, Princes, Kings, and Emperors came here to worship the relics of St. Mary Magdalene before setting off on their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela or for the crusades. Perched on the top of the “eternal hill”, the Basilica is a masterpiece of Tel. + 33 3 86 33 23 69 Romanesque art and displays an extraordinary [email protected] collection of sculptures. To get there, one must www.vezelaytourisme.com climb the hill, between two rows of tightly packed houses from every century, since this Mediaeval village fully occupies one side of the hill. Maison Jules Roy To see also: the Viollet-le-Duc Museum of Collections, the Musée Zervos Maison Musée Zervos Romain Rollend (modern art), the Maison des Maison des Collectionneurs Collectionneurs Philanthropes Yvonne and Philanthropes Y. et Ch. Zervos Christian Zervos, the Maison Jules Roy (writer).
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The Cathedral and the Synodal Palace in Sens 4 Pratical information
A gateway into Burgundy from Paris, the town of Sens is a former capital of a Gallo-Roman Map ref. B2 province and the seat of an archbishopric under whose authority the Bishop of Paris fell. The \ ]^ _ Gothic cathedrals, boasts a splendid collection of stained glass. The town museums, in the former synodal palace, and the Archbishops’ Palace house the cathedral’s treasure, one of the richest in France. The alleyways around the covered market, the belt of avenues called “les Tel. + 33 3 86 65 19 49 Promenades”, as well as Yonne Island, are as [email protected] many invitations for an enchanting walk. `` " ] ] ] " To see also: the Moulin Park in Tan and the tropical collections’ greenhouses. Greenhouses Sens Museums
5 Pratical information the Clos de Vougeot Château
Along a narrow strip of land, from the exit of Dijon to the Maranges, the hillsides are covered Map ref. F5 in vineyards. A road, the famous Route des Grands Crus®, a true tourist path to follow for tourists, crosses the Côtes de Nuits and Beaune and their Hautes-Côtes. It is marked by no less than 33 villages and small towns, combining welcoming cellars and art and history treasures, Clos de Vougeot Château from which the famous Clos de Vougeot stands Tel. + 33 3 80 62 86 09 = " X www.closdevougeot.fr winegrowing area for all visitors and wine lovers [email protected] in the world. It was indeed amid the vineyards [email protected] that the Cîteaux monks built a winery and a wine cellar (winegrowing estate) in the 12th century. To see also: Cîteaux Abbey, nearby, cradle of the Cistercian order.
Burgundy Loire 6 Pratical information
The last wild river in Europe, the Loire, is full of seduction. Its unpredictable course has created unique landscapes to discover on foot, by canoe or “futreau”. Here, game and colonies " " as “National Nature Reserve”. This extends National Nature Reserve over 19 km, between La Charité-sur-Loire and of “Val de Loire” Tracy-sur-Loire. At Pouilly-sur-Loire and La Tel. + 33 3 80 73 25 99 Charité-sur-Loire, marked educational trails [email protected] www.reserves-naturelles.org Not to be missed in the vicinity of Nevers: the view from Bec d’Allier, a headland from which " " X [ WWF management, can be admired. To see also: the ObservaLoire in Digoin, the Pavilion of the Middle Loire in Pouilly-sur-Loire, the towns of Bourbon-Lancy and Decize…
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Pratical information The Roche de Solutré, 7 gateway to the Mâconnais region The silhouette of the Roche de Solutré surprises Map ref. F8 for its unusual appearance from the region’s hillside landscape: like a sphinx amid the vineyards, it seems to be spying on the visitor. Do
not think twice about climbing up to it; the view from the top is breath taking. Indisputably one of Burgundy’s most famous archaeological sites, it has known occupation by various Palaeolithic The Roche de Solutré civilisations. The discovery of 100,000 horse ' \ { " skeletons at its foot gave rise to the legend of Tel. + 33 3 85 35 82 81 the hunt into the abyss. [email protected] To see also: the Museum of Pre-History (audio www.solutre.com guided tours). And, nearby, the town of Mâcon, Musée de la préhistoire the Lamartine Valley, the Mâconnais-Beaujolais wine route.
Pratical information The town of Autun 8
Located at the entrance to Morvan, Autun is Map ref. E6 the former capital of the Aedui. To visit the town is to truly embark on a journey through time; it has preserved important traces and buildings from the Gallo-Roman and Mediaeval eras. Its theatre was the largest of its kind in the whole of the Western part of the Roman Empire and its Mediaeval quarter offers unmissable jewels, notably the Saint-Lazare Cathedral (12th Tel. + 33 3 85 86 80 38 century), a remarkable example of Clunisian art, [email protected] whose sculptures by Gilbertus are masterpieces www.autun-tourisme.com of Romanesque art. To see also: the Janus Temple, the Rolin Museum, the Saint-André and Arroux Gates, the Couhard Stone.
Pratical information The town of Auxerre 9
On a hill overlooking the left bank of the Yonne, C3 Map ref. Auxerre aligns the steeples of its churches, Gothic for Saint-Pierre and the Saint-Etienne Cathedral and Roman for the former Abbey Saint-Germain. They emerge from the “clutter” of old houses with Burgundy tiled roofs, and " 9" panorama. The city has many architectural treasures: arrows embedded in the pavements Tel. + 33 3 86 52 06 19 of the streets lead visitors on a charming walk to [email protected] its most picturesque attractions. www.ot-auxerre.fr To see also: Museum of the Saint-Germain Abbey, the many churches, the Leblanc- Duvernois Museum, houses and mansions, and the wharves of the Yonne. The road to the Yonne vineyards begins near Auxerre.
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The town of Chalon-sur-Saône 10 Pratical information
Dynamic and vibrant, Chalon-sur-Saône is the second city of Burgundy and an important river Map ref. F6 port. The Saint-Vincent quarter around the cathedral has retained its mediaeval character. With its museums and its green spaces, the city invites more than just a walk: gourmet, if you visit the House of Côte Chalonnaise wines or the Saint-Vincent market place; festive, during the “Chalon dans la rue” festival of street art or at the carnival, the second biggest in France, after Nice. Tel. + 33 3 85 48 37 97 To see also: The Denon Museum, dedicated " | " " to the Fine Arts and Archaeology, and the www.achalon.com Niepce Museum, dedicated to the inventor of photography, the Route des Grands Vins.
The town of La Charité-sur-Loire and its priory church 11 Pratical information
La Charité-sur-Loire is a charming mediaeval town on the banks of the Loire, surrounded Map ref. B5 by ramparts. “Eldest Daughter of Cluny”, it has been a major milestone for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela since the Middle Ages. It was the pilgrims who gave the name to this important