Local Tourism in Burgunday

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Local Tourism in Burgunday

The staff at most tourist offices speak English. They are usually very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more. 

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. A Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers on fairs, markets, concerts and other events in the area. 

• To find listings of all local tourist offices in Burgundy see The AngloFILE: Tourist Offices & Information
• See the website of the French Government Tourism (in English)

Airports in Burgundy

To find out about the airports serving the Burgundy region, flight information and access:

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page for Airports in Burgundy

To find out about airlines flying to the region:

• See The AngloFILE for Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

Where to Stay

From the luxury hotels in Beaune, Dijon and Autun to self-catering holiday accommodation in the countryside of Bourgogne, the region offers a wide variety of accommodation.

• See the INFOrmation Page on Holiday Accommodation Options to find out more about the type of accommodation available in France
• See The AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation 

Days out in Burgundy

There is a wealth of variety of places to go, sights to see and foods to taste. 

• For more information see The AngloFILE Day Trips & Tours 

Burgundy for Children

There are a number of activities for children in Burgundy: amusement parks, theme parks, zoos and water parks.

• For more information see The AngloFILE for Kids Days Out  

The Vineyards

Burgundy is famous for its vineyards and Bourgogne wine with visits possible to small producers and larger, established domains. 

• For more information see The AngloFILE for Wine and Vineyards

Morvan National Park

The Morvan National Park has over 170,000 hectares of forest and countryside and many lakes and streams. 

• For information on the Morvan National Park see the INFOrmation Page The Great Outdoors 

Main Tourist Attractions

Hospices de Beaune – Hôtel-Dieu

The exterior of the Hôtel-Dieu is almost more impressive then it’s interior with its multi-coloured roof renowned throughout France. The historical buildings of the hospice have now been turned into museums, whilst modern additions have been made to continue its work as a short-stay hospital and a medical training facility. The historical hospital also hosts the annual Beaune wine auction, drawing wine producers from all over the country.

The museums hold over 5,000 historical items, the most famous being the polyptych of The Last Judgment Day, often attributed to Rogier van der Weyden. Their collection also includes a number of tapestries, paintings and antique furniture.

• Hôtel-Dieu Beaune
  At: Rue de l’Hôtel-Dieu, Beaune
  Tel: 03 80 24 45 00
  Open: Every day of the year
  Website 

Bibracte: Musée de la Civilisation Celtique 

Inhabited since 500 BC, the site has seen the election of Vercingetorix and Roman imperialism. Now an archeological site, visitors can learn about the daily life of Celtic civilisation.

• Bibracte
  At: Saint Leger-sous-Bevray, 71990
  Tel: 03 85 86 52 35
  Open: For individual visits, open every day from mid-March to mid-November from 10:00-18:00 and until 19:00 in July and August. Groups and school visits are welcome throughout the year
  Website

World Heritage Sites in Burgundy

The Basilica Sainte-Madeleine had been a World Heritage site since 1979. Due to its historical use as a meeting point for pilgrims on the way to Santiago and Saint Magdalen relics, it has retained it’s pilgrimage significance. Guided visits of the village and church are available for groups in English.

• Basilica Sainte-Madeleine
  Tel: 03 86 33 39 50
  Fax: 03 86 33 36 93
  e-mail
  Website (in French)

The Abbaye de Fontenay has been a World Heritage site since 1981. One of the oldest Cistercian monasteries in Europe and founded in 1119 by St Bernard, the abbey is incredibly well preserved. The abbey has been completely restored except for the refectory which was destroyed.

• At: 21500, Montbard
  Tel: 03 80 92 15 00
  Fax: 03 80 92 16 88
  e-mail
  Website  

Regional Tourist Offices

• Cote d’Or Tourism Board
  Tel: 03 80 63 69 49
  e-mail 
  Website 
• Nièvre Tourist Board
  At: 2 avenue Saint-Just, 58003 Nevers 
  Tel: 03 86 36 39 80
  e-mail
  Website 
• Saône-et-Loire Tourist Office
  At: 389 avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 71000 Mâcon
  Tel: 03 85 21 02 20
  e-mail 
  Website 
• Yonne Tourist Office
  At: 1 and 2 quai de la République, 89000 Auxerre 
  Tel: 03 86 72 92 00
  e-mail
  Website 

Further Information

• French Ministry of Tourism The facts about tourism in France (in French)
• Tourism in France