Savour Burgundy’s fine wine.

Burgundy’s wine list is so extensive that you’ll be spoilt for choice whether you’re a connoisseur or a beginner wanting to learn the art of wine tasting. Beaune, Chablis, Mâcon and Nuits-Saint-Georges are just a few of the areas producing the exceptional red, white and rosé wines from this diverse region. But, did you know that you are just as likely to be able to sample some delicious sparkling wines here? Crémant de Bourgogne wines from the Châtillon area are unique to the region and even have their own tasting route.

Take to the wine road.

The best way to explore the region’s diverse wine varieties is to take to one of the many wine ‘routes’ or roads, which run through the most popular wine growing areas. Local winegrowers and producers in every village will be happy to throw open the doors to their cellars and invite you to savour a glass of wine and share the secrets of their winemaking. Touring the vineyards is also an excellent way of taking in the beautiful Burgundian scenery. Many of the vineyards are linked by cycle paths, so you can meander through the vines at your own pace.

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Take to the water in Burgundy.

Paradoxical as it may seem in the land of great wine, water turns out to be the most popular tourist attraction here. And no wonder. There are 1200 kilometres of extensive navigable waterways here and more than 30 inland bases to start from, making for an ideal way for visitors to explore the area.

Jump on board.

Options include sightseeing cruise trips or staying over on canal barges for visitors travelling as a couple or in a group. What better way to relax than checking out the sights by boat and stopping along the way to enjoy a riverside restaurant or explore a local vineyard?

Top tip for visitors - Moor up in the very heart of Dijon or Chalon-sur-Saône, try rafting down the Chalaux river or enjoy a pedalo trip on one of the Morvan lakes. Tonnerre, Digoin, Verdun-sur-le-Doubs are all great places along the Nivernais canal to start from or finish up.

For more information on boating in Burgundy, visit www.burgundy-tourism.com

Discover Burgundy by bike.

Burgundy is a heaven for those in search of a quiet and peaceful holiday. Cycling means you can explore at your own pace and experience the many pleasures of the region to their fullest potential.

800km of cycle paths make this a safe, environmentally friendly and fun way to explore. Meander along the towpaths running alongside the canals, along old disused railway lines, through stunning vineyards. Or take a cycling tour of the region on the ‘Tour de Bourgogne à vélo®’, a network of bike trails with different itineraries running across Burgundy.

Vineyard tours by bike.

A novel way to explore the vineyards is by bike. Cycle paths run from Dijon to Saint-Gengoux-le-National via Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, Santenay, Givry and Buxy. Or work your way through the Saône, from Mâcon to Saint-Jean-de-Losne stopping off at Chalon-sur-Saône and Verdun-sur-le-Doubs.

Visitors to Dijon can explore the town’s charming historical centre on two wheels thanks to a new self-service bike rental system. If you want to travel further afield, or don’t want to cover the same ground on your return, simply put your bike on the train and you’ll be transported back to base effortlessly.

For more information on bike rentals from Dijon visit www.dijon-tourism.com

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Out and about with nature.

As well as cycling and boating, Burgundy also has a lot to offer hikers, fishing and horse-riding enthusiasts. The Morvan Regional Nature Park, is an area of protected natural beauty offering all these activities plus white water rafting, for visitors seeking an adrenalin rush.

Walkers can choose from 10,000 km of paths for day hikes, or 200km of longer distance trails. Everyone from absolute beginners to experienced riders are catered for with over 6500 km of bridle paths and well-equipped stables.

For information on outdoor leisure in Burgundy visit www.burgundy-tourism.com