Top Attractions in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Essentials

This collection highlights the architectural and historical diversity of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, spanning from the Romanesque masterpieces of Cluny and Vézelay Abbeys to the 17th-century military engineering of the Citadelle de Besançon. It features the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, and the industrial heritage of the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans. Modern landmarks like Le Corbusier’s Notre-Dame du Haut and the experimental construction at Guédelon Castle illustrate the region's continuous evolution from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

Hospices de Beaune

Founded in 1443 as a hospital for the poor, this 15th-century masterpiece is renowned for its flamboyant Gothic architecture and vibrant polychrome glazed-tile roofs. It now serves as a museum and hosts a world-famous charity wine auction every November.

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Vézelay Abbey

Vézelay Abbey is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the east-central French department of Yonne.

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Cluny Abbey

Cluny Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France. It was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

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Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay

The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Marmagne, near Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in…

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Autun Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint Lazarus of Autun, commonly known as Autun Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Autun and a national monument…

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Citadel of Besançon

The Citadel of Besançon is a 17th-century fortress in Franche-Comté, France.

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Notre Dame du Haut Ronchamp

Notre-Dame du Haut is a Roman Catholic chapel in Ronchamp, France. Built in 1955, it is one of the finest examples of the architecture of…

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Château de Clos-Vougeot

Originally built by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, this Renaissance-style château is surrounded by a prestigious Grand Cru vineyard. It serves as the headquarters for the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and houses massive 13th-century wine presses.