Vines stretching as far as the eye can see, rural hillsides, picturesque villages, shimmering rivers, and canals, Burgundy is revealed in all four seasons, inviting you to enjoy the present moment to the full. Fans of rambling will be spoilt: the region offers a wealth of hiking and biking trails. They include the legendary Route des Grands Crus, known as the first wine route in France. Over 60 kilometres long, from Dijon to Santenay via Beaune, this trail introduces you to Burgundy's vineyards – listed in UNESCO's World Heritage. Before your very eyes, the most prestigious vines: Aloxe-Corton, Meursault, Pommard, Gevrey-Chambertin. The perfect chance to visit estates and wine cellars, meet producers, even embark on the fine art of tasting. A sight for sore eyes and treats for the tastebuds guaranteed!

To recharge your batteries, opt for an excursion on the Burgundy Canal or Nivernais Canal. Prized by fans of slow tourism, these cruises are an opportunity to explore surrounding nature while appreciating each moment as a couple, with family, or friends. Superb scenery plunging to the heart of local charm, as in its capital, Dijon. Between half-timbered houses, private mansions, and listed medieval streets, The Owl Trail – a pedestrian tour designed by the Tourist Office – unfurls the city's finest gems in 22 essential stages. Let yourself be tempted by Burgundy's enchanting lifestyle and (re)discover the happiness of taking time out.