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Enjoy green tourism in Burgundy on the waterways on a hotel barge or canal cruiser along the Canal de Bourgogne or Canal du Nivernais. Walk in the Morvan Forest, a marvellous place for bird watching, or watersports, play golf in the grounds of a château, cycle through the vineyards or take a bird's eye view from a balloon. After the exercise, the region's celebrated food and wine will taste even better.

Ballooning   Barge Vacations

Ballooning in Burgundy, FranceA balloon flight over the châteaux and villages of Burgundy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

 

‘We ate like the Dukes of Burgundy’ says Marilyn Floyde who spent a week enjoying Burgundy from a new watery perspective cruising on the Nivernais Canal on board the hotel barge ‘Luciole’

     
Canal Cruising   Cycle Secret Burgundy

Holidays on Water Burgundy, FranceFor a relaxing break, hire a canal cruiser and navigate along the canals and rivers of Burgundy.

 

If you love cycling, you will fully appreciate the work that has gone into Walter Judson Moore’s new book ‘Bicycle Your France – Secret Burgundy’.

     
Cycling   Golf

Cycling Tours in Burgundy, FranceRoutes along canals and rivers, through vineyards, past châteaux and Romanesque churches… at the end of a day of exhilarating exercise and fresh air, a memorable meal awaits you in Burgundy…

 

With the backdrop of a château and beautiful countryside, there are 18 golf courses to choose from across Burgundy.

     
Microlighting (ULMs)   Quad Bikes

The sky’s the limit if you have a microlight. Renaud Guy, the founder of Cosmos ULM, has travelled far and wide.

 

Activities in Burgundy, FranceFun quad bike routes in the Morvan Forest and Cure Valley.

     
River Trips   Walking

A bateau-mouche is an ideal way to enjoy the rivers of Burgundy at a leisurely pace. Take a short excursion or a luxury lunch or dinner cruise.

 

Walking in Burgundy, FranceWalk on the Grande Randonnées or GRs, well-marked trails, or take a fixed itinerary tour.

     
Water Sports    

Canoe or raft down the rapids of the Rivers Cure and Chalaux in the Morvan. There are also water sports on the lakes.