Our guide
Do you dream of adventure, heritage, gastronomy and incredible landscapes just a stone's throw from Paris? Then you'll love the Côte-d'Or! In the heart of Burgundy, this département is made up of six territories as varied as they are enchanting:
In terms of heritage, the Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune is world-famous for its wine sales and colorful tiles, and the Abbaye de Fontenay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Dijon, capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, you can enjoy the local heritage and gastronomy, notably at the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin. And if you have a thirst for discovery, the MuséoParc Alésia will help you relive the famous battle between Vercingetorix and Caesar, not forgetting the charming villages of Châteauneuf and Flavigny-sur-Ozerain (famous since the 17th century for its aniseed and used as the setting for the film “Chocolat”!) labeled “Most Beautiful Villages in France”.
When it comes to nature, there's plenty to do, from the Parc National de Forêts to the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, via 400 km of cycle routes and greenways, and 3,500 km of signposted footpaths. The Canal de Bourgogne, the 13 lakes and ponds, the 8 remarkable gardens, the 67 towns and villages awarded the “Villes et Villages fleuris” label and the free “Balades en Bourgogne” application open up a whole world of outdoor activities.
When it comes to gourmet delights, the Côte-d'Or is a paradise for the taste buds: 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, gingerbread, mustard, Burgundy truffles... Not forgetting the truffle route, soon to be joined by a blackcurrant route, and the “Savoir-Faire 100% Côte-d'Or” label, which honours local producers and craftsmen. And let's not forget the great wines to be discovered via the Route du Crémant de Bourgogne or the mythical Route des Grands Crus (where 32 of Burgundy's 33 grands crus await you in the heart of the Unesco-listed “Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne”). An unforgettable gustatory and cultural adventure!