Download or read book Burgundy Jura written by Michelin and published by Green Guide/Michelin. This book was released on 2017 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated Michelin Green Guide Burgundy Jura is the key to unlocking this fascinating area of France, synonymous with robust food and heavenly wine--a rich historical and cultural landscape ranging from sleepy farmland and sloping vineyards to scenic lakes and forest-cloaked alpine peaks. Travel planning is easy with the guide's detailed maps, star-rated attractions and activities, suggested driving tours, plus hotel and restaurant recommendations. You can rely on the Green Guide for an unforgettable travel adventure.- Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin's celebrated star-rating system from the 3-star hillside town of Vézelay, with its old houses and ramparts, to 2-star Guédelon, a medieval castle in the making with 13C tools and processes.- Trace the footsteps of medieval townspeople as you tour the fortified town of Avallon; or take a relaxing drive along the Saône River, noting ancient buildings in little villages and enjoying magnificent views from high points. Travelers discover more through Michelin's walking and driving tours and excursions with clear directions and colorful maps.- Sidebars touch on various topics ranging from the area's colorful geometric rooftops to Dijon's famous animated chiming Jacquemart clock.- Comprehensive illustrated sections on modern-day Burgundy Jura and its history, art and culture--all written by experts in their fields.- Includes suggested places to eat and stay for a variety of budgets.- Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions; includes illustrations and floor plans to focus on attraction highlights.- Detailed visitor information given for attractions, opening hours, tour times, entry fees, phone and website. Michelin area and city maps.Companion publications for Burgundy Jura: - Michelin Burgundy Road and Tourist Map No. 519 (includes a city map of Dijon.) & Michelin Franche-Comte Map No. 520 (includes a city map of Besancon.) The scale is 1:200,000 (1 inch = 3/16 miles).The MICHELIN Guide France for carefully researched, objective recommendations to over 4000 restaurants and 2800 hotels. Anonymous inspectors use the famed Michelin star-rating system to create an extensive selection of great places to eat and stay for all budgets. Descriptive symbols and an English legend tell you all you need to know (minimal text is in the language of the country.)