Attractions in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Cycle tunnel under the Besançon Citadel.
Along the Rhine-Rhone Canal (Canal de la Citadelle)
Part of the EV 6 Euro-Velo route.
Spectacular and interesting.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhein-Rh%C3%B4ne-Kanal and de.eurovelo.com/ev6/france

At the top of the Pic d'Aigle at 993 meters above sea level, which is often also called Bec de l'Aigle, the whole of the Jura rises vertically at your … read more

All these canals are excellent ways to bike on the trails, or rather busy roads, this is another one that could help make this ride into a loop.
The Haute-Saône … read more

The castle of Meursault built in 1337 by Lord Robert de Grancey was dismantled in 1474 by order of King Louis XI; restored and then dismantled again in 1633 by … read more

The Burgundy Vineyards Route is a small segment of the "Route des Grands Crus". As its name suggests, it crosses many great Burgundy wine appellations.

The Digoin canal bridge is both a curiosity and a rarity. This two hundred and forty-three meter bridge allows barges to take it and pass over the Loire. This bridge … read more

Here René Pottier defeated on 11 July 1905 the first pass of the Tour de France. The balloon d'Alsace then remained unrivaled for five years - until you discovered the … read more

The Hospices de Beaune are one of the most prestigious historical monuments in France. They are also famous for their 60-hectare wine estate, producing prestigious wines, auctioned every third Sunday … read more

The Fan waterfall is undoubtedly the best known of the Hérisson waterfalls. Its height and stepped layout make it a very recognizable and rather unique waterfall. It has a secure platform that allows you to observe it without risk.

The breakthrough of Thoraise is a canal that saves 4km of navigation on the Doubs. Provided you have a small boat.
On the upstream side, pay attention to the curtain … read more

On this section of the Rhône-Rhine canal, the cycle path is bordered by cliffs. It is a very pretty passage, with a few picnic spots.

The Canal du Center had for project to connect the two great rivers that are the Loire and the Saône for commercial reasons. It connects Chalon-sur-Saône, a town on the … read more

The only road leading to the summit of Planche-des-Belles-Filles is relatively little used by cars.

The asphalt in perfect condition and slopes of more than 25%, on the other hand, … read more

Saint Jean de Losne is at the junction of three major river transport routes: the Saône which heads towards the Rhône and the Mediterranean, the Burgundy canal heading towards the … read more

Ancient and once important Benedictine monastery, whose origins date back to the Christianization of France in the 6th century. After 900, the still more famous abbey was founded in Cluny … read more

The project to build a new large canal, launched in 1961 and declared a public utility in 1978, gives rise to significant opposition in the town and surrounding areas, under … read more

The Ballon de Servance belongs to the Vosges mountains and rises to 1216 meters above sea level.

The highest point in the Haute-Saône department, the Ballon de Servance is partly … read more

The castle and the garden are really beautiful. In good weather you should take 2-3 hours to sit in peace in the different gardens.
The gardens are well maintained. The … read more

The rocks of Saussois located in the town of Merry-sur-Yonne are very popular with climbing enthusiasts who do not hesitate to come from Paris (located only 200 kilometers) to climb these limestone walls some fifty meters high. .

The Romanesque Benedictine abbey church was the largest church in the West until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. It is believed that the abbey church could hold … read more