In the south of Burgundy, the region of Saone-et-Loire is called this for the two rivers that traverse it. Tourists are able to walk along the banks of either the Loire or the Saone rivers and take a dip to strip the heat away. There are boat tours on the river or you can rent a canoe if you would rather go it alone. On the boat tours you can Read More ...
Going abroad is when many people take the opportunity to try new gourmet food – sampling a gorgeous new drop of red or a new type of cured ham, so it’s no wonder if you haven’t taken a trip this year you may be feeling like you are missing out on the experience. Whether you stayed at home or travelled to Europe and have the post holiday blues, worry not Read More ...
Explore offers a moderately-paced, eight-day bike break in France’s famous wine region for £644 pp, following the Canal de Bourgogne, plus visiting the village setting of Chocolat, medieval abbeys and a walled town specialising in aniseed balls. Suitable for regular cyclists. Price includes return Eurostar train travel (London), all transportation, seven nights’ B&B and the services of a tour leader. There are available departures 13 & 20 September, 2008.
This November, you can gorge with gastronomic glee on a leisurely cruise from Renaissance Lyon to beautiful Burgundy where the focus is firmly on top-notch French food and wine. Four gastronomic meals will be served onboard with a mouth-watering welcome dinner lovingly prepared by renowned chef Paul Bocuse. A sommelier is on hand to ensure you pick the right wine to go with your meal. There will also be opportunity Read More ...
