58 days in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Itinerary

Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department and the fourth-largest city in Burgundy. Venture out of the city with trips to Rochers du Saussois (in Merry-sur-Yonne), Eglise Notre-Dame de Saint-Pere (in Saint-Pere) and Basilique Sainte Madeleine (in Vezelay). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Vieille Ville, enjoy breathtaking views from The Clock Tower, see the interesting displays at Tresor de Vix - Musee du Pays Chatillonnais, and look for gifts at Yazmhil Et Brice Corman, Maroquiniers Createurs.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Auxerre trip planner.

Newark, USA to Auxerre is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Auxerre due to the time zone difference. In December, daily temperatures in Auxerre can reach 43°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Nevers.

Nevers is the prefecture of the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. Get out of town with these interesting Nevers side-trips: Musee de la Mine (in La Machine) and Le Safran du Nivernais Morvan (in Alluy). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte, kick your exploration up a notch at Les Z'accroches, examine the collection at Musee Nivernais de l'Education, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Gildard Convent & Museum.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Nevers trip maker.

Traveling by car from Auxerre to Nevers takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 46°F in December, and nighttime lows around 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can 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 Paray Le Monial's surroundings by going to 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 still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Paray-le-Monial, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Cormatin, don't miss a visit to Chapel of the Apparitions, and take in the views from Pont-canal de Digoin.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Paray Le Monial attractions planning site.

Drive from Nevers to Paray Le Monial in 2 hours. January in Paray Le Monial sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 32°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Autun.

Autun is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Autun: Faiencerie du Morvan (in Moux-en-Morvan), Ma p’tite ecole, musee des ecoles (in Montsauche-les-Settons) and Musee de la Resistance en Morvan (in Saint-Brisson). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Cathedrale St-Lazare, contemplate the long history of Chateau de Morlet, delve into the distant past at Bibracte, and take in the awesome beauty at Mont de Sene.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Autun trip itinerary app.

Getting from Paray Le Monial to Autun by car takes about 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 45°F, and evening lows to 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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: Hotel-de-Ville Meursault (in Meursault), MuseoParc Alesia (in Alise-Sainte-Reine) and Beaune (La Voie des Vignes & Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, don't miss a visit to Tour Philippe le Bon, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, and get a new perspective on nature at Museum d'Histoire Naturelle.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Dijon trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Autun to Dijon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, daytime highs in Dijon are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Besancon: La Roche de Hautepierre (in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre), La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel (in Salins-les-Bains) and Les Planches-pres-Arbois (Reculee des Planches & La Cascade des Tufs). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Citadel of Besançon, head outdoors with Circuit Ville Forte, fly down the slopes at Station de ski des Fourgs, and get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation.

For maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Besancon day trip website.

Traveling by car from Dijon to Besancon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 41°F in January, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car 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. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montbeliard: Plateau des Mille Etangs (in Beulotte-Saint-Laurent), Musee du Combattant de la Haute-Saone (in Luxeuil-les-Bains) and Chapelle Notre-Dame du Haut (in Ronchamp). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Le Pavillon des Sciences, stroll through Ballon d'Alsace, whizz through the canopy at Ballon d'Alsace Aventure, and make a trip to Immeuble du Lion Peugeot.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Montbeliard itinerary builder.

You can drive from Besancon to Montbeliard in 1.5 hours. In February, daytime highs in Montbeliard are 44°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can go by car to Le Frasnois.

Le Frasnois is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Le Frasnois: Le Louisiane (in La Tour-du-Meix), Parc Polaire (in Chaux-Neuve) and Musee de la Boissellerie (in Bois d'Amont). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Cascades du Hérisson, don't miss a visit to Routes des Lacs, indulge in some personalized pampering at Les 3 Sources, and hit the slopes at Espace Alpin Bellefontaine.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Le Frasnois trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Montbeliard to Le Frasnois. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in February, and nighttime lows around 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough 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. On the 15th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Musee Departemental du Compagnonnage, then take in the dramatic natural features at La Roche de Solutre, and then make a trip to Lab71. Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Hameau Duboeuf and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Touroparc Zoo.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Romaneche-Thorins trip itinerary tool.

Explore your travel options from Le Frasnois to Romaneche-Thorins with the Route module. In February, daily temperatures in Romaneche-Thorins can reach 44°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.