58 days in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Itinerary

Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department and the fourth-largest city in Burgundy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Auxerre: Basilique Sainte Madeleine (in Vezelay), Eglise Notre-Dame de Saint-Pere (in Saint-Pere) and Rochers du Saussois (in Merry-sur-Yonne). There's much more to do: make a trip to Vieille Ville, explore the world behind art at Musee Saint-Germain, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Germain, and get engrossed in the history at Hotel-Dieu de Tonnerre.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Auxerre trip planner.

Newark, USA to Auxerre is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. December in Auxerre sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Nevers.

Nevers is the prefecture of the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. Explore Nevers' surroundings by going to Le Safran du Nivernais Morvan (in Alluy) and Musee de la Mine (in La Machine). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte, make a trip to Espace Bernadette, identify plant and animal life at Le Domaine de la Beue, and slough off your stress at Le Spa Nevers.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Nevers online travel planner.

Getting from Auxerre to Nevers by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Paray Le Monial.

Paray-le-Monial is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.GeographyThe river Bourbince flows northwestward through the commune and crosses the town.HistoryParay existed before the monks who gave it its surname of Le Monial, for when Count Lambert of Chalon, together with his wife Adelaide and his friend Mayeul de Cluny, founded there in 973 the celebrated Benedictine priory, the borough had already been constituted, with its ædiles and communal privileges. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paray Le Monial: Mont-Saint-Vincent (in Mont-Saint-Vincent), Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (in Gourdon) and Cluny (Haras National de Cluny & Abbey of Cluny). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Paray-le-Monial, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Cormatin, admire the striking features of Tour Saint-Nicolas, and make a trip to Pont acqueduc Digoin.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Paray Le Monial trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Nevers to Paray Le Monial takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Autun.

Autun is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Explore Autun's surroundings by going to Faiencerie du Morvan (in Moux-en-Morvan), Musee de la Resistance en Morvan (in Saint-Brisson) and Ma p’tite ecole, musee des ecoles (in Montsauche-les-Settons). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale St-Lazare, appreciate the history behind Chateau de Morlet, examine the collection at Musee Nicephore Niepce, and don't miss a visit to Moulin Sorine.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Autun trip planner.

You can drive from Paray Le Monial to Autun in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Autun can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Dijon.

Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.

Get out of town with these interesting Dijon side-trips: MuseoParc Alesia (in Alise-Sainte-Reine), Hotel-de-Ville Meursault (in Meursault) and Beaune (La Voie des Vignes & Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, don't miss a visit to Place de la Liberation, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, and learn more about the world around you at Museum d'Histoire Naturelle.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Dijon trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Autun to Dijon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Dijon are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Besancon.

Proclaimed the first "green city" of France and labeled a "Town of Art and History," Besancon has plentiful mountain and river activities for you to enjoy.

Change things up with these side-trips from Besancon: Les Planches-pres-Arbois (Reculee des Planches & La Cascade des Tufs), La Roche de Hautepierre (in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre) and La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel (in Salins-les-Bains). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Citadel of Besançon, relax and rejuvenate at Massages & bien-etre, take an in-depth tour of Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation, and take a memorable drive along Circuit Ville Forte.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Besancon travel route planner.

You can drive from Dijon to Besancon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Montbeliard.

Montbéliard is a city in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France, about 13km from the border with Switzerland. Change things up with these side-trips from Montbeliard: Plateau des Mille Etangs (in Beulotte-Saint-Laurent), Chapelle Notre-Dame du Haut (in Ronchamp) and Musee du Combattant de la Haute-Saone (in Luxeuil-les-Bains). There's lots more to do: walk around Parc Pres la Rose, admire the landmark architecture of Immeuble du Lion Peugeot, don't miss a visit to Belfort Citadel & The Lion of Belfort, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Christophe de Belfort.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Montbeliard online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Besancon to Montbeliard takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Le Frasnois.

Le Frasnois is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France. Get out of town with these interesting Le Frasnois side-trips: Musee de la Boissellerie (in Bois d'Amont), Parc Polaire (in Chaux-Neuve) and Le Louisiane (in La Tour-du-Meix). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Musee du Jouet, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cascades du Hérisson, fly down the slopes at Location ski Alain Bourgeois, and take in the dramatic scenery at La Cascade de la Billaude.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Le Frasnois travel route planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Montbeliard to Le Frasnois. In February, daytime highs in Le Frasnois are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Romaneche-Thorins.

Romanèche-Thorins is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France. Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Musee Departemental du Compagnonnage, take in the dramatic natural features at La Roche de Solutre, and then don't miss a visit to Lab71. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Fri): find something for the whole family at Hameau Duboeuf and then meet the residents at Touroparc Zoo.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Romaneche-Thorins travel itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Le Frasnois to Romaneche-Thorins with the Route module. February in Romaneche-Thorins sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.