Tournus - Town on the right bank of the Saône River, ideal starting point for discovering Southern Burgundy.

Medieval Village of Brancion - Ideal village for finding views of the Burgundy countryside.

Blanot - Village with a Romanesque church, prehistoric caves and a small mountain.

Chapelle de Charcuble - A Chapel built a day.

Châteaux de Cormatin - The building of this châteaux started in 1608. Makes for a very nice walk in the garden, has one of the largest mazes in France, don't get lost.

Route du vin- As with the Route du vin d'Alsace make sure you get a map from the nearest tourist office, so as not to get lost. The town of Chardonnay is on the way, I thought it was kind of cool going to the town where Chardonnay wines get their name. If you want to do wine tasting, look for signs with the word "Dégustation", your being invited in to taste wine. Also look for "Caves", they are wine stores that will have lots of different local wines with a good selection. My brother has a small winery, Domaine de l'Echelette, near the town of La Chapelle sous Brancion.

Suggested Reading - Vintage France: Adventures Along the French Wine Route

Plottes- Small village where on November 13, 1944 nine American solders were killed. Also has a nice winery, Domaine Clot Gandin and makes for a nice out of the way visit.

Lavoir- Is a communal washhouse where women went to do their household laundry. There are quite a few in Southern Burgundy.

La Pierre Levée- Stone of pagan origin.

If you're looking for a B & B or want to see a working farm, my sister-in-law has both in the town of Bissy-sous-Uxelles (B & B in the Heart of Burgundy).

Castle of Sercy (Château de Sercy) - 12th-century castle set back from the road by a pond.

Romanesque Churches - Southern Burgundy has a large selection (over thirty) of Romanesque churches.

Uchizy - Medieval village with a Romanesque church.

Family Plugs - Earl du Moulin de Montjay and La ferme d’Ouxy

Hotels in Burgundy

Tours of Burgundy