Burgundy typifies the soul of a French wine
region, steeped in history and culture; it is the area home to Mâcon, on the
Saône River. The town is the destination of the annual, Beaujolais Nouveau wine
run, which starts and finishes in the UK. Dijon is the ancient capital of the
province and has a lot more to offer than strong condiments as a sightseer’s
haven, with museums, restored medieval stone houses and cobblestone streets.
More to offer
Follow a pilgrim's trail through picturesque villages and verdant landscapes. Holiday properties
in Burgundy range from opulent 17th century mansions, surrounded by
vineyards, and charming 18th century town houses, to stone cottages
nestled in the countryside.
Burgundy has a secret, not just its famous,
scrumptious wines or its flavoursome cheeses and delicious Burgundian dishes,
but its people. Feel the warmth of a friendly smile and sometimes a chuckle
when trying their language. Holiday rentals in Burgundy offer several choices
from a city or country side experience with a vast range of outdoor activities
including, canal barging, horse riding, hot air ballooning and underwater
caving.
With more and more holiday
property rentals in Burgundy, wine enthusiast can taste their way around
Beaune, the wine capital of the province and attend the world
famous wine charity auction.
Weather and travel
Bourgogne
(Burgundy)
as it is known by the French people has an oceanic climate with a
half-continental tendency; this is what makes it possible for the areas wealth
of vineyards, with averages temperatures in the Winter 1.6°c and summer:
19.6°c. Travelling to the heart of France from Paris by
car can take up to 3.5 hours and half that time by high-speed Train (TGV).
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