Burgundy for schoolchildren

From Alésia to the court of the Dukes of Burgundy, from the Bresse ecomuseum to the natural site of the Bec d'Allier, there is something for every school syllabus. For a day or a week, see for yourself and help your pupils to discover the history, landscapes and traditional skills of this great French region.

Accommodation: close to history and nature

Porte d'Arroux à Autun Planning an educational school trip? Find out about group accommodation near the place(s) you intend to visit. The Espace St Ex (an Ethic Etape with 'Education Nationale' accreditation) provides accommodation in Autun, a town of artistic and historical interest. Local agencies offer discovery holidays featuring the environment, major Gallo-Roman sites and life in the Middle Ages.

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Educational and recreational activities

Château de Guédelon Plan a judicious mix of learning and exploring the great outdoors! The éco-bases Activital and Centre nature du Croux in the Morvan both offer exciting, hands-on exploration of the environment. Tours and educational workshops, outings and temporary exhibitions – there are more than 500 activities to add interest and meaning to school courses.

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History in the open air

Château de Guédelon Follow the ancient Gauls as far as Bibracte or Alésia! On the edge of the Puisaye forest, at Guédelon, see how a real castle was built. At Cormatin spend time looking at the Renaissance décor before walking round the gardens and getting lost in the maze. Get closer to nature in the Pézanin arboretum at Dompierre-les-Ormes and learn more about forests...

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Train your taste buds

Cheese, salt dishes, snails ... Burgundy is a paradise for regional produce. The "Vive la Bourgogne" network lets you see how products are made while introducing children to new foods and flavours! Places classed as Sites remarquables du Goût offer the chance to observe some unique skills.