15 days in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Musee de l'Aventure du Son, experience rural life at La Ferme du Chateau, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Saint-Fargeau. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at La Maison de Colette and then explore the historical opulence of Guédelon.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Treigny online travel planner.

Paris to Treigny is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Montbard.

Montbard is a commune and subprefecture of the Côte-d'Or department in the Bourgogne region in eastern France.Montbard is a small industrial town on the river Brenne. Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye de Fontenay, then meet the residents at Parc de l'Auxois, and then don't miss a visit to musee du costume Avallon. On your second day here, step into the grandiose world of Chateau Ancy-le Franc, do a tasting at Chablis Vititours, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Sainte Madeleine.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Montbard trip planner.

You can drive from Treigny to Montbard in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Besancon.

Proclaimed the first "green city" of France and labeled a "Town of Art and History," Besancon has plentiful mountain and river activities for you to enjoy.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Besancon: Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne (Source du Lison & Creux Billard), Les Planches-pres-Arbois (Reculee des Planches & La Cascade des Tufs) and Salins-les-Bains (La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel & Mont Poupet). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Citadel of Besançon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grotte-Chapelle de Remonot, admire the sheer force of Cascade de l’Audeux, and make a trip to Porte Noire.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Besancon trip builder.

You can drive from Montbard to Besancon in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in August, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Le Frasnois.

Le Frasnois is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France. Venture out of the city with trips to Musee de la Boissellerie (in Bois d'Amont) and Lac de Vouglans (in Orgelet). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Cascades du Hérisson, contemplate the waterfront views at Belvedere des Quatre Lacs, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Pic de l'Aigle, and get outside with Les Gorges de la Langouette.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Le Frasnois road trip website.

You can drive from Besancon to Le Frasnois in 1.5 hours. In August in Le Frasnois, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Dijon.

Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.

Venture out of the city with trips to Beaune (La Cave de l'Ange Gardien & Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu) and Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune (in Savigny-les-Beaune). Dedicate the 23rd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: trek along Owl's Trail, stop by La Route des Vins, explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, and steep yourself in history at Maison Milliere.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Dijon trip planning website.

Drive from Le Frasnois to Dijon in 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Dijon can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train back home.