Burgundy - Land of Great Art and Good Living - Official site of the Burgundy Regional Office of Tourism. Includes information on events, activities, sites, wine and gastronomy and accommodations.
Burgundy Wine Routes - Wine itineraries for self drive, also chauffeured tours, tastings arranged within Burgundy and other vineyard regions of France.
French Boating Holidays - Aboard the Chouette, a 30 meter Dutch barge on the Canal du Nivernais. Cruise holiday or personal development course.
Burgundy France - Guided mountain bike, walking, and road bike tours.
Barging and Sight-Seeing in France - Canal barging in Burgundy, guided tours in air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, gourmet meals, and wines.
Terroirs-b - Background information on wine and winemakers, tourism and hotels, gastronomy including restaurants, culture and news.
Le Papillon - With a crew of 4, this historic barge cruises the canals and rivers of Burgundy, accommodating 6 guests. Pricing, availability and booking information.
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