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Les Plus Beaux Villages de FranceLes Plus Beaux Villages de France
If you are planning to drive through France outside of the wedding weekend, don’t forget to download the list of the Most Beautiful Villages (Les Plus Beaux Villages). 9 villages on the list are located in the Burgundy region, Flavigny being one of them, and we’ve provided more information on some of those towns below.
Anis de FlavignyAnis de Flavigny
0 kilometers. Un bien bon bonbon!
Le Fournil de FlavignyLe Fournil de Flavigny
0 kilometers. The only boulangerie in town, Le Fournil de Flavigny opened in 2022 and now supplies the town’s baguettes and pastries. British chef Katherine Frelon also offers cooking classes, and for any guests who want to delve into the culinary arts, Nick & Correy will provide more information closer to the wedding weekend.
Battle of AlesiaBattle of Alesia
8 kilometers. For all you Roman history buffs, relive the history of Alesia from prehistory to the present day, with more than 600 collection objects and interactive, fun features: films, animated characters, sound effects, 180° screen, model, mapping, manipulations and digital immersion.
Château de Bussy-RabutinChâteau de Bussy-Rabutin
12 kilometers. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley in Burgundy, the Château de Bussy-Rabutin stands out for its architecture, its strolling parks and gardens, and above all for the originality of its decoration, designed by Count Roger de Bussy-Rabutin…the disgraced Lothario of King Louis XIV’s court.
Semur-en-AuxoisSemur-en-Auxois
17 kilometers. Semur-en-Auxois has a medieval core, built on a pink granite bluff more than half-encircled by the River Armançon. While Semur is certainly worth exploring on your own, fear not, gentle traveler! The wedding group will be venturing to Semur for dinner after the ceremony.
Abbaye de FontenayAbbaye de Fontenay
24 kilometers. Classified as a French historic monument as early as 1862, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. It was one of the first French monuments to appear on this list, which recognized the exceptional value of both the Fontenay Abbey complex and its natural surroundings.
La Grande Forge de BuffonLa Grande Forge de Buffon
31 kilometers. A masterpiece of 18th-century industrial heritage, it was built by the famous naturalist Comte de Buffon. It comprises a unique architectural ensemble combining the domestic and industrial parts of the building. Listed as an historic monument, it bears witness to the scientific genius of the Age of Enlightenment.
Château de ChâteauneufChâteau de Châteauneuf
41 kilometers. The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy. The town, which is designated as one of the most beautiful villages in France, has kept the powerful castle flanked by massive towers.
AvallonAvallon
59 kilometers. Avallon has been occupied since Roman times and is an attractive town of cobbled streets, open gardens and fine balconied townhouses. The centre of the town, reached through an imposing 15th century gateway-clocktower, is the square that includes the 12th century Collegiale Church of Saint-Lazare. In 1985, a theory arose that the French city of Avallon was the “Isle of Avalon” mentioned in the historic legend of King Arthur.
VézelayVézelay
75 kilometers. Vézelay is on the edge of the Morvan Regional Park. In addition to being listed among the most beautiful villages of France, Vézelay and the basilica are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
BeauneBeaune
80 kilometers. Beaune is a town in the centre of Burgundy between Dijon and Autun. Best known for the wine produced in the region and its unique architecture, Beaune is a pleasant town to explore. Don’t miss the Marché de Beaune every Saturday!