Guide · France

Burgundy and Franche-Comté Heritage

Five days of ducal, monastic, military and industrial heritage across Burgundy and Franche-Comté.

5 days7 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Dijon and Beaune

Dijon

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    Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon

    Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon is a historic monument in or near Dijon, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon, focus on principal architecture, public exterior and setting, historic details.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Hospices de Beaune

    Hospices de Beaune is a museum or interpretation site in or near Beaune, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Hospices de Beaune, focus on principal galleries or displays, building and collection context, interpretive material.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Vézelay and Guédelon

Vézelay

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    Vézelay Basilica

    Vézelay Basilica is a historic religious site in or near Vézelay, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Vézelay Basilica, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Guédelon Castle

    Guédelon Castle is a historic château in or near Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Guédelon Castle, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Cluny

Cluny

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    Cluny Abbey

    Cluny Abbey is a historic religious site in or near Cluny, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Cluny Abbey, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Royal Saltworks

Arc-et-Senans

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    Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans

    Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans is a industrial heritage site in or near Arc-et-Senans, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. The core visit focuses on historic working architecture, planned site layout, interpretation of production and labour.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Besançon Citadel

Besançon

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    Besançon Citadel

    Besançon Citadel is a fortified historic site in or near Besançon, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Besançon Citadel, focus on walls and defensive structures, viewpoints from the fortifications, historic urban or landscape setting.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information