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Things to do in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Burgundy and Franche-Comté.
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1. musee du costume Avallon
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By MarkW873 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Only saw the sign by chance and the visit turned out to be one of the highlights of our holiday. When we approached the door was locked and we thought the place might not be open, fortunately someone soon arrived to let us in. People are shown round in very small groups. There are so many exhibits that there isn't room for more than a few people at a time. Although its' title is Costume Museum it is much more than that. The building itself is a great surprise and as well as the costumes it is full of interesting pictures, furniture and ornaments. We were shown round by one of the sisters who own the collection and she answered all of our questions and went out her way to make the visit enjoyable and very interesting. An absolutely wonderful place!
2. Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
This beautiful building whose architecture and gates are much-admired was built from 1735 to 1744, after the plans of the architect J.P. Galzot. The latter who was from Besancon was naturally inspired by Saint-Jacques Hospital to draw the plans for «l’Hotel-Dieu» of Lons-le-Saunier.
3. Eglise Saint-Clement de Macon
4. Cathedrale Saint-Etienne
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4.5 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By phil2mlin - Northampton, United Kingdom
Visited the Cathedral in October 2019 whilst on a tour of the area. Auxerre is a very historic town and well worth stopping in and walking around. The Cathedral is situated high above the river and dominates the skyline. The detailed masonary is worth looking at as is the Crypt.
5. Owl's Trail
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4.5 based on 2,327 reviews
This 22-stage trail is designed not only to give you a taste of Dijon's charm, but also to take you back in time and show you the history of our town. Each numbered stage takes in a place of interest, and the whole trail can be covered on foot in about one hour. If you feel like finding out more about Dijon, this trail proposes 3 different loops: the Rousseau loop, the Zola loop and the Moses loop. But there's no reason to hurry! Take your time and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the many museums, galleries, shops and cafés terraces!
Reviewed By rons320 - New York City, United States
We came o Dijon on a rainy day and instead of soaking wet wandering is streets went to Beaune and returned to Dijon in the afternoon right after the rain stopped. Although most sites were either closed or closing we still enjoyed the Owl's walk and most of the old town. It took us about 5 hours.
6. La Citadelle de Besancon
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4.5 based on 2,165 reviews
Reviewed By Hatton20 - London, United Kingdom
This is one of several citadelles designed by the mighty Vauban, military architect extraordinaire to Louis XIV and considered his masterpiece and the most beautiful. It is illuminated at night but check times as the lights are turned off quite early. There are 3 museums in the Citadelle which can be reached by a bus at Chamars or small train from the centre of Besancon. You can easily spend a whole day there. Take a picnic if weather is lovely. The Resistance Museum and Regional Museum (Musée Comtois) are inside the walls. The walk around the ramparts is stunning and gives a wonderful view of this stunning city on the Doubs which is in a loop in the river.
7. Guedelon
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4.5 based on 1,685 reviews
Deep in the forests of northern Burgundy, a team of master-builders is building a C13th castle from scratch.
Reviewed By SYHighlander - Boise, United States
Workers clad in medieval clothes are building a 13th-century castle from the ground up using period tools and supplies from the surrounding forests, rocks, and dirt. The project started 22 years ago and expected to take another 15 years to complete. You are free to walk the grounds, go inside the castle, visit the support village, and ask questions. Worth the trip. Kids will find it fun and adults will be fascinated. Cafe, picnic tables, restrooms and gift shop available.
8. Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Built between 1858 and 1860 by Auguste Lucien Vérité, the astronomical clock has a precise and complex mechanism consisting of over 30,000 parts and 11 movements. Worked by weights, some operate chimes and automata. The 57 faces provide a lot of information: calendars, the tides in 8 ports, eclipses… Visitors can look all around the clock and see its interior mechanisms. Open: > Tours at 9.50 a.m., 10.50 a.m., 11.50 a.m., 2.50 p.m., 3.50 p.m., 4.50 p.m., 5.50 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > Wednesdays form 1st October to 31st March. > January. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 3 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 2,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
9. Abbaye de Saint-Germain d'Auxerre
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Googly2010 - Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Alas we opted not to pay to see the closed part of the crypt (with frescoes) and meanly walked around for nothing. Despite our loss, what we did see was fabulous, including parts of the excavated crypt dating back over 1000 years with stone coffins beneath our feet. The existing cloisters, chapter house and church, dating to the 13thC and later are well worth seeing. As usual we marvelled at the wealth and power of the medieval church with its lofty interior and beautiful stained glass. The adjoining museum houses some woderful Roman artefacts found in Auxerre and surroundings.
10. Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs
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