Rhone–Rhine Canal - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

The Ouche is a river in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Échenon. It is 95.4 km long. Its source is in Lusigny-sur-Ouche. The Ouche flows through the towns of Bligny-sur-Ouche, La Bussière-sur-Ouche, Fleurey-sur-Ouche, Velars-sur-Ouche, Dijon, Longvic and Varanges. Part of the Canal de Bourgogne runs through the Ouche valley One of the nice picnic location and also you can have a swim in the river and also fishing too.

The Tufs waterfall is a waterfall in the Cuisance , remarkable for its tuff massifs, located in the town of Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura. The Tufs waterfall is a waterfall in the Cuisance , remarkable for its tuff massifs, located in the town of Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura . It can be accessed from the nearby villages and also you can have a nice trek to reach the waterfall.

One of Vauban’s masterpieces registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, remarkable example of the 17th century military architecture covering nearly 12 hectares, the Citadel of Besançon is considered one of the most beautiful fortress in France. As it surely rose to be the first unique, cultural and touristic site in the central-eastern part of France, the Citadel houses no less than three museums certified “Musées de France” nowadays: the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, the Museum of Fra

Besançon’s Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology was originally founded in 1694. The assembled objects and works of art came from some of the prestigious collections belonging to Nicolas Perrenot of the Granvelle family and his son Antoine. The collections are divided into three categories: archaeology, painting, and drawing cabinet.

Founded in 1098 by Robert de Molesmes, the Abbey of Cîteaux is located in the Saône plain, in the heart of Burgundy. It is notable for being the original house of the Cistercian order. Today, it belongs to the Trappists. The abbey has about 35 members. The monks produce a cheese branded under the abbey's name, as well as caramels and honey-based candies.

The Museum Courbet in Ornans is located in the hometown of the painter. It has collections comprising pictures, paintings, and sculptures by Gustave Courbet and other local artists. The permanent exhibition guides visitors from Ornans to Paris, highlighting the life of the artist, his aesthetic revolution, artistic circles, and his political and social engagement.