Burgundy Attractions

Top Attractions

Burgundy Shopping

La Boutique Maille - 32 rue de la Liberte, Dijon is known Worldwide for its mustard and this shop is dedicated to the condiment. This is a lovely shop and the mustard makes for the ideal present for people who don't appreciate good wine.

Les Halles Centrales - Rue Odebert, Dijon. This market operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays in the morning and offers the freshest local produce, Meats, regional cheeses and wines compete with the mustards of the area.

Route Touristique des Grands Vins de Bourgogne - You will find out about this top wine route through any tourist office in the area. Enjoy a trip through rich and fertile country areas, pretty, historic villages and beautiful scenery. Visit the wineries to sample some of the best, but if you are driving, be careful!.

Burgundy Restaurants and Bars

Burgundy Restaurants

Hostellerie de Levernois - Route de Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, Levernois. This magnificent mansion set in a 8 acre park offers a dining experience that cannot be topped. They have gourmet afficianados returning time after time for the exquisite cuisine. They have their staple dishes and change the menu occasionally. Fabulous decor coupled with outstanding service makes for a first class dining adventure. Situated just 3km south of Beaune.

A la Cote St-Jacques - 14 Faubourg de Paris, Auxerre's top restaurant located on the beautiful Yonne River. This top of the range establishment is not cheap, but well heeled locals and visitors come for the consistantly high standards of fresh food, great service and sophisticated decor. The food is French, modern and ac creative use of local ingredients.

Les Capucins - 6 av. Paul-Doumer, Avallon, This restaurant is an institution in the town and is a short walk from the centre. Specialising in Burgundian country cooking at a reasonable price. Warm friendly interior gives way to homely decor and first class service. The food is pretty good as well.

Joel Perreaut's Restaurant des Gourmets - 8 rue Puits-de-Tet, This stylish restaurant can be found just 9.5km south of Dijon in an ancient little village. The menu is strictly French and the extensive wine list is brimming with local designer brands. Take your time here as the food is made to be savoured and eaten slowly.

Burgundy Bars & Clubs

Le Cintra - 13 av. Foch, Dijon. This is the centre of nightlife in the town. Offerring a piano bar upstairs for the more mature crowd and a small intimate disco downstairs. This is enjoyed mainly by couples for a romantic evening.

Le Rio - 9 av. Marechal, This popular disco has the crowd on their feet dancing to a mixture of chart hits and golden oldies. If you like your dancing all night, then try this place, great bar to drink your troubles away.

Cotton Bar - 164 route de Dijon, A firm favourite in Beaune that quickly gets crowded with a 30+ clientele. Rock classics mixed with some contempary jazz is the order of the day here. Locals love the joint as a prelude for the discos of replacement.

Opera-Night - Rue du Beaumarche. I doubt if the DJs here will play much Opera, but they churn out head banging beats all through the night. This is strictly for the younger crowd who love to get down and boogie. Large dance floor, well stocked bar and state of the art disco decor makes for a fun night and morning.

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