Chalet Sureau                                                                                       2 bedrooms sleeps 4
Need peace and quiet for a while? Somewhere to find yourself and each other again? Chalet Sureau at Les Deux Étangs, situated in the beautiful Morvan nature reserve in the middle of Burgundy, is ideally suited for this. Private fishing lake and swimming lake on site. In the Nievre (58). 5811

Gite de Monceaux                                                                       2 bedrooms sleeps 2 - 6
This gîte, an authentic house is situated on the edge of Monceaux le Comte, a small Burgundy village with a 150 inhabitants. Experience a carefree moment next to a crackling wood fire or bask outside on the terrace in the warm sunshine. In the Nievre (58). 5812

Le Forestier                                                                                     3 bedrooms sleeps 4 - 8
Burgundy holiday home situated in the small spa town of St. Honore Les Bains on the edge of the Morvan National Park. The house is set in an acre of grounds on a no-through lane that ends in footpaths leading into a large forest. In the Nievre (58). 5810

Haras de la Fontaine gite                                                             1 bedroom sleeps 2 / 3
Ground floor, three star French country cottage on the outskirts of the forest of Fontainbleau, ideally located for visiting Paris, Eurodisney, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Situated in Poligny, in the Seine-et-Marne (77). 7704

Haras de la Fontaine 49                                                                   2 bedrooms sleeps 5
Three star gite on the outskirts of the forest of Fontainbleau, ideally located for visiting Paris, Eurodisney, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Situated in Poligny, in the Seine-et-Marne (77). 7703

Haras de la Fontaine 30                                                                   3 bedrooms sleeps 7
Three star gite on the outskirts of the forest of Fontainbleau, ideally located for visiting Paris, Eurodisney, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Situated in Poligny, close to the Burgundy border in the Seine-et-Marne (77). 7701

Haras de la Fontaine 36                                                                   3 bedrooms sleeps 8
Three star gite on the outskirts of the forest of Fontainbleau, ideally located for visiting Paris, Eurodisney, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Situated in Poligny, in the Seine-et-Marne (77). 7702

Bois de Ban                                                                                     7 bedrooms sleeps 10 -15
A large Jura farmhouse, with swimming pool, sleeps 12 comfortably but has beds for 15. Situated in a small hamlet with only five other inhabited houses. Close to the Burgundy border in the Jura (39).3914

Croupet                                                                                             9 bedrooms sleeps 10 -15
A large house with swimming pool standing in just over an acre of its own grounds and situated in the Suran valley. Close to the Burgundy border in the Jura (39). 3915

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A long-time a favourite destination of European travellers, Burgundy is quickly becoming "discovered" by tourists who are eager to leave the hustle-bustle of Paris behind them and experience the pleasures of Eastern France: storybook villages, winding wine roads, fascinating museums, splendid cathedrals and a wealth of outdoor activities. With such an exceptional geographic location, Burgundy has been called the meeting place of civilizations. Right in the heart of Europe, this area still bears the marks of a glorious and turbulent past that has great appeal for tourists.
Chalon sur Saône is a major town. It has theatres, cinemas, restaurants and cafés, museums, parks, swimming pool, sports and other recreational facilities, together with an excellent shopping area. Parking is always readily available.
Chagny is on the Route des Grande Vins. It is a centre for boating on the canal that links the Rivers Saône and Loire. There is a swimming pool, many restaurants and a Sunday morning market.
La Ferté has a man-made lake with a sandy beach, pedalos, shady wood, picnic tables, and café. Close by is the site of the first monastery founded by St. Etienne, with guided tours in English.
Beaune with its Hotel-Dieu, a Flemish-Burgundian-Gothic building, is worth a visit.
Dijon is described in the Lonely Planet guide as one of France’s most appealing provincial cities, with medieval and Renaissance buildings. Here you can visit the Duke's palace, stroll in the spacious streets and buy what was first grown in the vineyards, mustard.
The Morvan is a region of outstanding natural beauty. Sitting in the centre of Bourgogne is the Morvan Forest, a national park covering nearly a quarter of a million hectares.
Vezelay village lies on a hill on the left bank of the Cure River. Its great Benedictine abbey and the hill is UNESCO heritage listed.

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