How to Find Hotels In Burgundy, France

Burgundy (French: Bourgogne) is located in the central part of France. The region is known as one of the two most important wine-producing areas in France.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Hotel reservation confirmation number once booked

Know Your Destination

1. Learn about the area. Burgundy has a fascinating royal history. You'll find no shortage of stately homes and castle ruins in this part of France.

2. Plan your trip. The best time to visit Burgundy is in the spring or fall. Winters can be cold and windy, and summers tend to be hot and full of tourists.

3. Bring a French phrasebook. Residents in the Burgundy region speak French. There is very little English spoken except in popular tourist areas, such as Dijon.

4. Immerse yourself in the charms of Burgundy. Don't miss the region's most popular offerings: wine and mustard. Bottles of wine and jars of mustard also make great authentic gifts for your friends and family back home.

Transportation

5. Arrive at Dijon-Longvic Airport. Dijon is serviced by other major European cities, but there are no direct flights from North America.

6. Use the high-speed TGV train from Paris for the fastest, easiest way to get to Burgundy. The trip takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Reservations to any of the serviced cities in Burgundy can be made on the SNCF Web site or at the train station.

7. Get around the region using the fantastic French rail system. Inter-regional travel on SNCF is affordable, and trains are reliable and clean.

8. Use public transportation as much as possible in major cities. Many destinations in large cities can also be accessed on foot.

Hotels

9. To book accommodations, contact French Government Tourist Office at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

10. Look into accommodations at well-known hotel chains. International hotels are easily found in Burgundy. Rates for one night generally run from $75 to $150 per room.

11. Stay on budget while getting a dose of French culture by looking into bed and breakfast accommodations. You'll get exquisite meals and safe accommodations for around $40 to $60 a night.

12. Consider staying in a castle in Burgundy for the ultimate luxury experience. There are several properties to choose from, which can be found by searching the Internet. You can opt to rent a room for a night or an entire castle for a week.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a porter bring your luggage to your room, it's customary to tip 1 Euro per bag.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Try to avoid using taxis to get around in Burgundy. They're expensive, and most taxi drivers do not speak English, which can lead to increased fares and miscommunication.