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Burgundy Holiday Cottages
A range of gites, villas, holiday homes and Burgundy self catering cottages can be found through the rental companies below. Some are specialist sites, dedicated to French holidays, while other are general letting agents with properties located throughout Europe. All provide a range of deals and reductions.
Chez Nous - 70 Burgundy holiday cottages and self catering accommodation including farmhouses, studio apartments, two-bedroom cottages and renovated holiday homes. They're situated throughout the regions in places like Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne.
Holiday Lettings -
40 Burgundy cottages and accommodation, including spacious chateaus, thatched cottages, renovated farm houses and luxury holiday homes. Prices start at around £200 for low-season, week-long stays.
Cottages 4 You - Around 25 Burgundy self catering cottages, situated in Nievre, Rhone, Saône-et-Loire and Autun. Their collection includes traditional French holiday homes such as stabling cottages and wine estate houses. Prices usually start at £300 for weekly, low season breaks.
Hoseasons - 15 Burgundy cottage properties and villas in Chaveignes, Loire and Meslay-du-Maine. Their collection of properties comprises of modern holiday homes with many featuring private swimming pools. Weekly booking rates are between £330 and £2800.
Burgundy
Burgundy holiday cottages are located in a region, famous for its wine. Burgundy's landscape has a profound rural charm and tranquillity, consisting of plush green rolling hills and pastures, punctuated by the occasional farmhouse and village.
Burgundy's history is closely associated with the Celts and Romans. Towns such as
Autun and Sens also show evidence of Roman times with the remains of Roman Theatres and baths. Both towns offer fascinating excursions and make the most of their eventful pasts with museums and exhibitions showcasing their history.
There are almost 300 wine producers and traders found throughout Burgundy - regions such as
Chablis and Côte-de-Beaune are world famous. There are plenty of opportunities to explore and discover Burgundy's famous export with four wine routes winding through the region: La Route des Grands Crus, La Route des Vignobles de l'Yonne, La Route des Grands Vins and La Route des Vignobles de l'Yonne.
Burgundy's river and canals are also popular and afford plenty of opportunities for fishing and river cruises. On the banks of these waterways sit charming towns such as Auxonne, Digion and Decize, steeped in
Gothic heritage and full of charm. If you're looking for Burgundy visitor attractions, see the information that follows, below.
Burgundy visitor attractions
This region has been described as ‘the heart of France’. It is renowned for its fine wine, exquisite cuisine and remarkable architecture, and cottages holidaymakers will find much to interest them in the beautiful countryside of the Saone valley and in the majestic foothills of the Alps.
Outdoor activities
The best way to explore the forested area of La Pulsaye-Forteterre is on foot or by bike. Alternatively, you can ride the Transpoyaudin, a 27 km train ride from St Sauveur to Villiers St Benoit. The Regional Nature Park at Morvan offers cycling, canoeing, horse trekking and skii-ng and there are several walking trails and two well sign posted paths; the 910 and 920. Between
Macon and Villefranche is
Touroparc a wild life/ safari park which contains 150 species of animals and has a wide range of activities and attraction to keep the whole family amused.
The
Parc Tourisme des Combes situauted in
Le Creusot in the south of the ares also has rides and amusements and there is a wide-gauge railway on which you can travel to see the picturesque landscape. The Summer Toboggan has a 435m long piste where you can reach speeds of up to 40km per hour.
Food and drink
The vineyards of Burgundy are among the finest wine-producing regions in the world. Also famous are its superb restaurants, cafes and bistros to tempt every palate. In Chablis,
Bistro des Grands Crus offers a moderately priced menu, or alternatively try
Le Gourmandin Restaurant in Beaune, which is famous for its duck dishes.
Enjoy steaks and salads while listening to live jazz at the
Bistrot Bouguignon on the Rue Mongue or sample the seafood on the Rue Emile Zola in Sens. In the old town in Dijon, les Deux Fontaines in the Place d la Republique is stylish and offers traditional Mediterranean dishes. The Ferme Auberge de la Morvandelle at Fontagny is a working farm with a dining area in the barn offering home-made dishes such as roast guinea fowl, chicken liver salad and fruit pies.
History and Culture
Burgundy was once the centre of medieval religious faith. The impressive Cathedral of
Notre Dame Le Puy forms the highest point in the city and exhibits architecture from the fifth to the fifteenth century. At Dijon, the 17th century
Palais des Ducs houses a Fine Arts museum with a fascinating collection of medieval paintings and sculpture. The Hotel Dieu is one of Beaune’s most interesting attractions. The 15th century hospital is one of France’s medieval treasures.
Chateau de Tanlay is surrounded by a moat and is close to the
Notre Dame Le Puy. It is a wonderful example of Renaissance architecture and has a magnificent collection of antiques. Open from April to mid-November daily, except Tuesday.
