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How to get here
Climate in Bourgogne (Burgundy)
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Bourgogne’s continental climate is characterised by cold winters and hot summers. Spring temperatures reach daily averages ranging from the mid-to-high teens in spring. The hot summer months see average temperatures in the mid-to-high 20°s C. Generally, September and October remain warm with average temperatures in the low 20°s C.
By Car
Car hire is available in all the major centres. A car will give you greater freedom to explore the Burgundy countryside, especially out-of-the-way chateaux and villages. Even the most popular destinations, such as Vezelay, are only accessible by car. A car will also enable you to take home some of the local wines.
Note that most petrol stations are closed on Monday: don’t get caught with an empty tank.
Route Planner:
Click on the link to receive a bespoke route from your home. You will receive the desination address with your balance payment details 8 weeks prior to your holiday
Google Maps
RAC
Michelin
Hotels En Route
With some of the main motorways in Europe passing through Burgundy, there are some ideal stopping off places as you travel through the region.
Many of the hotels near the autoroutes belong to one of the chains which provide functional, good value accommodation to a set formula so you know what you are getting, with no surprises. Well run, friendly service, usually on the outskirts of town, there is free parking and often a restaurant. Ideal for tourists and business travellers alike.
Campanile is great value; Kyriad, also part of the same group as Campanile, is more upmarket; Ibis is always sound and Novotel is at the upper end of the pricing. Hotels in the Accor group which includes Ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Sofitel and Pullman brands are all giving free wi-fi connections now as standard.
www.accorhotels.com
www.campanile.com
www.kyriad.com
By Ferry
Channel crossings to France from the United Kingdom are quick and easy by ferry to Calais, Boulogne, Dunkirk or Le Havre. Take your pick from a wide choice of routes. Once on board relax and enjoy the on-board service as they take you closer to your French holiday destination.
P&O Ferries
DFDS SEAWAYS
My Ferry Link
By Air
If you are flying to France, Paris’s two airports are the nearest and most convenient hubs for Burgundy. But you’ll still need to hire a car or take the train to reach your final destination.
www.britishairways.com
By Rail
Eurostar:
If travelling without a car, Eurostar operate the train service from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford in Kent to Lille, Brussels or Paris, with easy onward connections. The journey under the English Channel takes 20 minutes and the service is frequent and hassle-free. No fears of a bumpy crossing with this method of travel.
www.eurostar.com
Euro Tunnel:
The Channel Tunnel linking the United Kingdom to France has revolutionised the crossing of this short stretch of water. This crossing between Folkestone and Calais takes 35 minutes – there are no worries about weather conditions and bumpy crossings in the Channel. You drive on the train at one end and before you know it, it is time to move off again at your destination. During the journey you can get out of your car to stretch your legs along the walkways on either side of the vehicles.
www.eurotunnel.com
Regional Train Service:
Main towns have a regional train service – a leisurely way to travel and see the beautiful countryside.
www.sncf.com
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