The heart of France - that's what you'll experience on a vacation to Burgundy. An unforgettable adventure of culinary delights, fine wine and history, Burgundy epitomizes all that France is celebrated for. It's also one of the most fascinating regions of France. Burgundy's physical boundaries begin to the south east of Paris and to the north of Lyon. Gently rolling hills and pastures dotted with vineyards and Charolais cattle define its landscape.

Take a leisurely drive along the "Routes des Vins" from Beaune and the Cote d'Or, Burgundy's epicenter and wine capital, and explore the cobbled courtyards and thick-walled stone buildings of the many small towns along the way. Or drive down to Lyon, one of France's gastronomic capitals and home to Paul Bocuse's world famous restaurant. In between are the delicious wines of Maconnais, Pouilly Fuisse and Beaujolais. Also within an hour are many other famous restaurants including Georges Blanc in Vonnas and Lameloise in Chagny. Other ways to view the beautiful scenery include from above in a hot air balloon or via a scenic trip on a luxury barge down the Rhine. Both are unique and very popular ways to see Burgundy's pastoral landscapes.

A region full of history, a few of the must see World Heritage sites are "Fontenay," one of the best preserved Cistercian abbeys in France; "Vezelay," a charming medieval town that was once one of the major pilgrimage sites of the Christian world; and "La Charite." There's so much to experience in Burgundy that one could easily stay for weeks!