Bourgogne-Franche-Comté caravan and motorhome sites

A great historical region of France, Burgundy is famous for its fine and expensive wines.

The area's colourful history has produced a rich heritage of Romanesque architecture, still standing as testaments to the skilled labourers of the time.

After a long day of sightseeing and exploring all that the region has to offer, round the evening off by trying one of the many local liqueurs. Marcs liqueur is very popular in Burgundy but also well known outside of France and has been matured for years in oak casks to get its rich flavour.

Sharing a border with Switzerland, the Franche-Comté has plenty of natural beauty and a rich history.

With stunning mountains, vast parks and dense woodlands, picturesque mountain top castles and forts, there are countless leisure and sporting activities that will keep the whole family busy for you entire trip.

Major towns and cities

• Auxerre - the River Yonne is the main focal point of this historical port town
• Beaune - this walled city is known as the centre for Burgundy wines
• Dijon - capital city of Burgundy, filled with medieval and Renaissance buildings
• Chalon sur Saône - an old town with a picturesque centre and ancient narrow streets
• Belfort - enjoy a prime location at the foot of the Vosges Mountains.
• Besançon - the capital and principal city of the region, and a UNESCO world heritage site
• Lons-le-Saunier - famous for its salt wells, also known as the city of salt

Reginal attractions

• Musee de L'Hotel-Dieu in Beaune- A historical hospital dating back to the 15th century
• Ste Madeleine - a huge medieval cathedral domination the village of Vezelay
• L'Abbaye de Fontenay - one of the oldest Cistercian abbeys in Europe
• Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot - discover more about this famous car manufacturer
• Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans - see the history of salt production and lives of the workers
• Baume les Messieurs - quaint village in a picturesque valley
• La Citadelle de Besançon - contains an historic fort and modern zoo to explore
• Museum and birthplace of Louis Pasteur at Dole