Cote d'Or places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Cote d'Or department of Burgundy. See also our Cote d'Or travel guide
Beaune
Beaune is the centre of the famous wine region of the same name, with a visit to th 15th century Hotel-Dieu the highlight in the town See guide
Beze
Although small the village of Bez is very pleasant to spend an hour exploring See guide
Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
The village of Chateauneuf-sur-Auxois, one of the 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting castle See guide
Chatillon-sur-Seine
As well as the medieval centre of Chatillon-sur-Seine you can also see the extraordinary Treasury of Vix in the abbey See guide
Dijon
There is a remarkable range of interesting historic sites in Dijon, perhaps our favourite among the Burgundy towns See guide
Flavigny
The village of Flavigny retains an ancient centre surrounded by fortified walls, and a very authentic historic atmoshere See guide
Fontenay Abbey
The complex of buildings at the Abbey de Fontenay, and the surrounding gardens and woodlands, make this one of our favourite French abbeys See guide
Montbard
A typical regional town, we suggest you take a stroll around the Parc Buffon in Montbard See guide
Nuits-Saint-Georges
A quiet town, Nuits-Saint-Georges wil be part of your tour of the local vineyards and wine chateaux See guide
Saulieu
Saulieu is quite a small town, visited because of the Basilica Saint-Andoche See guide
Semur-en-Auxois
One of the prettiest of the Burgundy villages, Semur-en-Auxois has a very lively and extensive historic centre and a pretty riverside setting See guideFor more information see the Cote d'Or guide
Market towns & days in Cote d'Or
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Auxonne: Friday
Beaune: Wednesday & Saturday
Bligny-sur-Ouche: Wednesday
Chatillon-sur-Seine: Saturday
Chenove: Wednesday & Sunday
Dijon: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday
Longvic: Sunday
Montbard: Friday
Nuits-Saint-Georges: Friday
Pontailler-sur-Saone: Saturday
Saulieu: Saturday
Venarey-les-Laumes: Wednesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Cote d'Or
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Towns of Art and History
Dijon: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Dijon: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Abbaye de Fontenay: See tourist guide
Abbaye de la Bussière
Château d'Arcelot
Jardin du château du Talmay
Jardin du moulin de Athie
Parc de Saint-Léger
Parc et jardin du château de Barbirey sur Ouche
Potager du château de Lantilly
Religious Monuments
Abbaye de Fontenay (Montbard)
Basilique de Saint Andoche (Saulieu)
Hospices de Beaune (Beaune)
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Chatillon-sur-Seine: See tourist guide
National Monuments
Bussy-Rabutin Chateau
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Chateauneuf-en-Auxois: See tourist guide
Flavigny: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Fontenay Abbey: See tourist guide
Grand Sites of France
Alesia