One of the first major stage professional cycle races of the season runs for a week between the outskirts of Paris down to the Mediterranean at Nice every March (3…
Between Auxerre and Tonnerre, escape along La Route Touristique des Vignobles de l’Yonne... This enchanting itinerary will lead you to the very heart of the winegrowing regions of Chablis and Le Grand…
Chablis was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2020. Chablis Chablis is also called the "Golden Gate of Burgundy". This village, whose…
The Burgundy Chateau of Saint Fargeau (89 Yonne, BFC) is a proper medieval castle in the classic French style. AND it also offers Bed & Breakfast in the Chateau and a…
The town of Sens (89 Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte) has a remarkable heritage, including the gothic Cathédrale Saint-Etienne, the first gothic cathedral; the Archbishops Palace (Palais Synodal); the parks and gardens, one…
Chablis The pretty village of Chablis (89 Yonne, BFC) celebrates its iconic wine with a Wine Festival (La Fête des vins de Chablis) 26 - 27 October 2024 There us…
Chablis is a charming wine village, full of character and interest in northern Burgundy, home to some of the best Burgundy white wines
A quiet medieval village in Burgundy!
In the heart of rural Burgundy at Saint Fargeau (89 Yonne, BFC) is a stately B&B in a proper castle offering B&B: at Chateau Saint Fargeau This 15th Century chateau…
Chablis celebrates its excellent wines!
Following the longest main road in France, the route to the sun from Paris to Provence, cyclist Adam Ruck makes the most of the vineyards and foodie pit stops that…
Saturday 18 May 2024 is the date for the Nuit Européenne des Musées (European Museums Night) Although a Europe-wide event, France plays a major role with more than 1300 Museums/…
The small town of Chablis (89 Yonne, BFC) gives its name to one of the most important and much appreciated dry white wines of Burgundy. 5 - 9 July 2024 the…
Whilst not exactly "on a vineyard" you can stay in the heart of the pretty wine vilage of Chablis(89 Yonne, Bourgogne) in a 2- or 4-person apartment above Jean-Marc Brocard's…
An autumn Sunday afternoon in the depths of the Yonne departement (89 Yonne,BFC) following the route of the Canal du Nivernais south from Auxerre towards Clamecy (58 Nievre. BFC)) –…
The Telegraph (19 Aug 08) includes a boat trip up the Rhone Valley as one of its top 10 river cruises: Navigating France’s mightiest river is a favourite for wine…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…
Jean-Marc Brocard makes excellent Chablis wines in northern Burgundy.
In deepest Burgundy they are building a medieval Chateau using medieval techniques!