60 days in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Itinerary

Explore Cluny's surroundings by going to Coal Mine Museum (in Blanzy), Touroparc Zoo (in Romaneche-Thorins) and Chateau des Broyers (in La Chapelle de Guinchay).

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cluny travel route planner.

Manchester, UK to Cluny is an approximately 12.5-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. While traveling from Manchester, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cluny, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Nevers.

Nevers is the prefecture of the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nevers: Musee de la Mine (in La Machine), Musee du Septennat (in Chateau Chinon) and Lac des Settons (in Montsauche-les-Settons). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Gildard Convent & Museum, take a memorable tour with Instant Nature, browse the exhibits of Bibracte, and relax in the rural setting at Le Safran du Nivernais Morvan.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Nevers travel planning website.

Getting from Cluny to Nevers by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. In June, daytime highs in Nevers are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Treigny.

Venture out of the city with trips to La Pyramide du Loup (in Toucy), Chateau de Faulin (in Licheres-sur-Yonne) and Les Caves de Clamecy (in Clamecy).

For more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Treigny travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Nevers to Treigny in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Chablis.

Chablis is a town and commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chablis: Grottes d'Arcy-sur-Cure (in Arcy-sur-Cure), Chateau Ancy-le Franc (in Ancy-le-Franc) and Abbaye de Fontenay (in Montbard). There's much more to do: indulge your taste buds at Chablis Vititours, see the interesting displays at Tresor de Vix - Musee du Pays Chatillonnais, learn about winemaking at La Cave du Connaisseur, and make a trip to musee du costume Avallon.

For photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Chablis holiday builder.

Drive from Treigny to Chablis in 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Chablis can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Belfort.

Belfort is a city in northeastern France in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté région, situated between Lyon and Strasbourg. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Belfort: Musee Departemental de la Montagne (in Haut-du-Them-Chateau-Lambert), Chapelle Notre-Dame du Haut (in Ronchamp) and Cascade du Rummel (in Lepuix). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Belfort Citadel & The Lion of Belfort, see the interesting displays at Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot, admire the landmark architecture of Immeuble du Lion Peugeot, and grab your bike and head to EuroVelo 6 - Montbeliard/Dole.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Belfort trip planner.

You can drive from Chablis to Belfort in 3.5 hours. In June in Belfort, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Morteau.

Morteau is a commune, in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.GeographyThis little city is situated in a widening of the Doubs river valley.The proximity of Switzerland (11 km to Le Locle, 21 km to La Chaux-de-Fonds) gives jobs to trans-border workers, as well as providing clientele for the businesses of the Morteau valley.HistoryThe Roman expansion began the decline of the Celts. Venture out of the city with trips to Mouthier-Haute-Pierre (Cascade Syratu & La Roche de Hautepierre), Via Ferrata des Echelles de la Mort (in Charquemont) and Ecomusee L'Abeille du Haut-Doubs (in Aubonne). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Musee de l'Horlogerie, take an in-depth tour of Musee Vie d'Antan, relax and rejuvenate at Institut Le Cocon, and look for gifts at Fonderie de cloches Jean Obertino & Fils.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Morteau driving holiday planning site.

You can drive from Belfort to Morteau in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Belfort, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Morteau, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Le Frasnois.

Le Frasnois is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Le Frasnois: Sanctuaire de Villards d’Heria (in Saint-Claude), Musee du Jouet (in Moirans-en-Montagne) and Orgelet (Lac de Vouglans & Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Cascades du Hérisson, explore the striking landscape at Les Gorges de la Langouette, enjoy breathtaking views from Tour de l'Horloge, and stop by Fromagerie Les Rebelles.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Le Frasnois trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Morteau to Le Frasnois takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Morteau, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Le Frasnois, ranging from highs of 29°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Besancon: Salins-les-Bains (Mont Poupet & La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel), Arbois (Pont des Capucins, Maison de Louis Pasteur, &more) and Arc-et-Senans (Eglise Saint-Benigne d'Arc-et-Senans & La Saline Royale). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Citadel of Besançon, don't miss a visit to Porte Noire, admire the sheer force of La Cascade des Tufs, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Massages & bien-etre.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Besancon trip planning app.

You can drive from Le Frasnois to Besancon in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Besancon are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can 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: Beaune (La Cave de l'Ange Gardien, Les Caves de l'Abbaye, &more), Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune (in Savigny-les-Beaune) and Meursault (Hotel-de-Ville Meursault, Eglise Saint Nicolas, &more). Dedicate the 25th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Owl's Trail, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon, appreciate the extensive heritage of Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs, and explore the world behind art at Palace of the Dukes.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Dijon trip planner.

Drive from Besancon to Dijon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.