Burgundy

When in the Rhone region, do mot miss your chance of enjoying the art of living, recognized by the rest of the world: Get ready for the gastronomic fests that are awaiting you, drop in at the Lyon tavern, one of such small restaurants that serve unique exquisite dishes.

From Lyon you will probably want to go see the mountains that appear on the horizon. There you will be able to spend a wonderful night on the Croix-Rousse hill. Among the French Alpes, the magic Mont Blanc is the highest peak of a mountain ridge that conceals crystal lakes and the purest air in France.

Geneva, Evian, Annecy will enchant you with their diversity. Lots of interesting places are awaiting you, including Medieval castles and traditional farms, where you will be able to taste the most famous cheeses in the world.

Burgundy Monuments

Medieval sights: Saint Bernard de Menton and its castles, Taloire, Annecy, Ivoire, Albi-sur-Cherenne, Combloux, Evian, Abondance and its monastery.

Cookery

Numerous specialties from Lyons, such as boiled freshly-salted pork or broche buns.

For Kids

Burgundy is an ideal region for outdoor activities, mountain hiking, swimming in the lakes and having a rest in one of the following parks:
the Valibis Park at Avenier,
the Tureaux Park at Maqu,
the Park de la Tete d'Or in Lyon,
Le Palais du Facteur Cheval in Hauterives.

Must See

Take a cruise down the Rhone with a stop in Lyon, then visit the old town and climb to the top of Criox-Rousse to see Canout's house. Do not forget to have a bite at the local tavern!

Ride a car to the lakes and visit the Medieval cities of Aix le Bin, Annecy and others.

Romantic

La Venice des Alpes, a cruise on the lakes of Lemand and Annecy, a sleigh ride to the mountains, a tour to Saint Jean d'Alpes and its romantic ruins, a balloon flight over Bonn, the Hermis ship in Lyons.

Business

Royal Evian Club 45 minutes away from Geneva is an ideal place for conducting seminars.

Rhone region
Lyon
French Alpes
Evian
Mont Blanc
Auxerre