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Burgundy is an enchanting area featuring prestigious wine estates, historical abbeys, and medieval villages.

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Though it is small in size, the commune of Beaune is a not-to-be-missed stopover at the heart of the Burgundy wine country that reveals the mysteries of the Grands Crus that have brought renown to the surrounding vineyards. Enjoy tours of its famous hospices, the Musée du vin de Bourgogne (Burgundy Wine Museum), tastings at the prestigious Patriarche cellars… And the more recent Cité des Climats et des Vins de Bourgogne, already a reference offering a comprehensive, educational approach to wine culture. Please note that the Cité des Climats also includes two other sites in Burgundy, in Chablis and Mâcon. For more information, please consult  <https://www.citeclimatsvins-bourgogne.com> ©Antoine Martel/Cité des climats de Beaune

Cité des Climats et des Vins de Bourgogne

Just some nine miles from Dijon, Val-Suzon is a sought-after destination for hikers, cyclists, and families seeking lush surroundings and a breath of fresh air. There is room for everyone here, since Val-Suzon is the largest Regional Natural Park of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Don’t miss the site of Jouvence and its well-loved “fountain of youth”, a romantic stopover that school groups also appreciate. For more information, please consult  <https://www.onf.fr/vivre-la-foret/%2B/16b5::val-suzon-la-plus-vaste-reserve-regionale-de-bourgogne-franche-comte.html> A 24-minute drive from Hotel Mercure Dijon Centre Clémenceau. ©François de Dijon/Wikimedia Commons

Fontaine de Jouvence

At Jardin de l’Arquebuse, plants and planets go hand-in-hand! This beautiful garden, located right behind the train station, has become a special place for the sharing of scientific knowledge in a spectacular way. While the botanical garden has always been a natural open-air museum, the Hubert Curien planetarium is a newer addition offering a fully digital immersion in the universe and its mysteries. For more information, please consult <https://www.destinationdijon.com/patrimoine-culturel/jardin-de-larquebuse-planetarium-hubert-curien/> A 12-minute drive from Hotel Mercure Dijon Centre Clémenceau. ©Istock by Gettyimages

Planetarium at Jardin de l’Arquebuse

Burgundy is renowned for its Cistercian abbeys, and that of Pontigny is one of the “four daughters” of Cîteaux Abbey, the founding house of the Order of the Cistercians. The monastery and its estate date back more than 900 years, and their history is mingled with that of the kings of France and even of England. You won’t want to miss this incredible treasure of medieval architecture. <https://www.abbayedepontigny.com/> A 20-minute drive from Hotel Mercure Auxerre. ©Istock by Gettyimages

Pontigny Abbey

This is one of the gateways to the Morvan Regional Natural Park, the green lung of Burgundy, a park untouched by human activity where you’ll enjoy charging up your batteries with a hike. The Maison du Parc is the welcome center for the park offering information and refreshments. It also includes an ecomuseum, a museum dedicated to the French Resistance in Morvan, a herbarium, orchards, and various activities. For more information, please consult <https://www.parcdumorvan.org/le-parc/la-maison-du-parc/> A one-hour drive from Hotel Mercure Dijon Centre Clémenceau and Hotel Mercure Beaune Centre. ©GO69 /Wikimedia Commons

La Maison du Parc du Morvan