Bordered by the river Loire, the Burgundy region is made up of four French departments, and its capital is the historic and modern at the same time city of Dijon. The city is not far from Paris, so a holiday in Burgundy is not only about the nature, vineyards and beautiful surroundings, but also great culture and history. If you spend your vacation with family or friends this year, you might consider a comfortable and spacious accommodation that will allow you all to explore the area properly. In this matter, a holiday park in Burgundy will set you right in the middle of all the action: whether you're into water sports like canoeing, kayaking, fishing or sailing on rivers like the Seine or Chalaux or enjoy swimming and windsurfing on Lac des Settons in the Morvan Forest, or you're looking for a great place for a picnic or a day of bird watching, horseback riding or walking. For kids and the little kids in all of us there are amusement parks like Touroparc in Macon (with a zoo) and adventure parks such as Acro'bath (also in Macon) and Acroparc - sure to be a hit! Of course there is no real exploring of the area without the tasting of the local wine, so don't forget to visit some of the renowned wineries as you hike or cycle the 60-km-long route des Grand Crus where you can stop off at one of the quaint restaurants en route for some traditional coq au vin or beef bourguignon. You can even purchase delicious ingredients at fine food markets like the one held every Saturday in Beaune.
Let Bungalow.Net's holiday parks in Burgundy play host to your next adventurous holiday hot-air ballooning or mountain biking along the Cote d'Or, whose eastern slopes are home to some of France's most famous wines, or enjoy white water rafting down rivers like the Yonne, Cousin or Cure, the latter also great for a family canoe outing. Extreme sports like caving, spelunking and rock climbing are also possible during a holiday in Burgundy. Meanwhile motor sports fans can visit Dijon, whose racetrack has hosted five former French Grand Prix, or try karting at Parc des Combes in Le Creusot. Sports fans simply must visit Macon, voted "the most sportive town in France" in 2001. Here you can go water-skiing, swim in the municipal Olympic pool, row or sail down the Saone River or just enjoy a relaxing stroll along the marina where each September you can be a spectator at the French motor boating grand prix. Quieter pursuits include tennis, mini-golf, cycling, fresh water fishing and golf, possible at one of 18 fantastic golf courses. In Burgundy, you're only limited by your imagination!
Whether it's the chance to peruse art museums, stroll past historic Roman landmarks or do a bit of shopping at local markets or upscale retailers, in Burgundy you have access to it all. Chalon-sur-Saone hosts an international street fair every July plus has a busy market on Fridays and Saturdays. Beaune is known as the wine capital of the region and is a great place to shop for fashion, wine and gourmet food. Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy, hosts the International Gastronomic Fair, considered one of the ten most important fairs of France (every autumn). Here you will find numerous museums and medieval churches (including Notre Dame de Dijon with its famous good luck owl) plus 700 hectares of parks. Autun has Roman ruins dating from the time of Augustus, an art museum and a couple of fine cathedrals while Nevers, once an important Roman city, contains a wealth of historic buildings dating from the Middle Ages, including the Ducal Palace which today hosts a ceramics museum. And after a busy day of sightseeing and shopping, what could be more relaxing than a visit to the health spas of Bourbon-Lance or Saint Honore-les-Bains? As you can see, there is nothing standing between Burgundy and a whole lot of fun and relaxation as well so tailor your holiday this year to best suit your interests and visit this beautiful region of France.
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