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Administrative region of France
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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a region of east-central France, created in 2016 through administrative reorganisation from Burgundy and Franche-Comté. Noted for its rich history and diverse scenery, the region stretches from the rolling Burgundy wine country in the west to the Jura Mountains and Swiss border in the east.
It is known for its wine from the Chablis region.
In the heart of Burgundy, rich in history and heritage. It is known for its Romanesque and Gothic art, and its cuisine and lifestyle.
Some make a pilgrimage to see the remains of Saint Bernadette, others to buy books. There are also hiking and boating opportunities.
Known for its varied landscape, its gastronomy with the prestigious Mâconnais wines, the Charolais beef, the Bresse chicken, and its rich architectural sites
The Jura mountains are a wonderful place for cross-country skiing hiking, and provide great views of the Alps.
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The main walking route of the Jura connects the plains of Dole to the heights of Les Rousses, a ski resort. Its 260 km of trails allow you to discover its forests, Grande Saline and Saline Royale classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, as well as vineyards, refreshing lakes and waterfalls, and spectacular landscapes shaped by a particular geology. You can choose a walk of any length, from a couple of hours to a fortnight or longer.
By train
The TGV runs from Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Dijon (1h 35 min), Besançon (2h) and Belfort (2h 15 min).
By plane
The region has one tiny commercial airport, Dole-Jura, which receives Ryanair flights from Fez, Marrakech and Porto.
By train
An extensive local rail network is operated by TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Besançon and Dijon are linked by the TGV.
By bike
There is an extensive network of cycle routes, which is an excellent and relaxing way to explore the region, whether among the Burgundy vineyards or the hills of Franche-Comté.
By boat
Le Boat rents boats of various sizes for multi-day canal and river cruising in the region from bases in Migennes, Châtillon-sur-Loire, Tannay, and Decize. No boating licence is required.
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capital of the region, former power-base of the Dukes of Burgundy, loaded with history in each corner of its downtown streets
with a relatively compact old town, Auxerre is pleasant to walk through and features some beautiful, very old buildings including the Old Abbey of St. Germain, whose crypt contains frescos from the time of Charlemagne
capital of the Dukes of Burgundy after Dijon, a well-to-do city that features the beautiful Hôtel-Dieu with the Polyptych of the Apocalypse by Rogier van der Weyden
Besançon has a beautiful old city, great art and architecture, with a Vauban-designed citadel which is surrounded by beautiful green hills, and the atmosphere of a university city as well as one of history and commerce.
home to the most famous Burgundy white wine
colourful city on the river Saône, gateway to the Beaujolais wine region
town on the river Loire which attracts pilgrims visiting the earthly remains of Saint Bernadette, of Lourdes fame
a walled medieval town in the heart of the Côte-d'Or, on the banks of the Armançon, which has a striking skyline and a beautiful collegiate church
hill village that's home to the famous Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay, start of many a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
France's newest national park (since 2021), and the first in lowland forests
a protected area of woodlands, lakes and traditional farmland
a monastic community and pilgrimage site
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