Buy a property in Burgundy or Rhône-Alpes

Burgundy, the region of fine and unique wines

About the region

Burgundy benefits from being ranked “Patrimoine Mondial” of UNESCO sites, and has a vast and varied heritage with a mix of the old Industrial era, and new futuristic creation. It has 1200 kilometres of riverbanks, which makes it the first water tourist region of France where you can sail, canoe or raft.

Go with the flow

The region is famous for its premium wines which give a unique character to the surrounding area. Amongst the most expensive wines in the world they are the perfect accompagnement to the finest and traditional culinary delights of Burgundy such as “coq au vin” and “boeuf bourguignon”.

Getting there

Burgundy is located in the centre of Western France and is about 3 hours driving distance from Geneva, Lyon, Paris, and the Alps. Burgundy can also be reached by a 5 hours drive from the Channel Tunnel, flying to the nearby Dijon airport, or a five hour TGV trip from London. Burgundy enjoys a continental climate, which means it has cold dry winters and hot sunny summer.

Rhône-Alpes, the perfect place for those who love mountain landscape

About the region

The Rhône Alpes region is located on the eastern border of the country, towards the south. The region is home of some of the most spectacular scenery of France from the Rhone valley in the centre, and the Alps in the west. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris.

Food glorious food

The city of Lyon due to historical architecture was registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Lyon is also referred to as a gastronomic center of France and specialities served in its traditional bouchons (Lyonnais restaurants) include Lyon sausage, special salami (known as "rosette"), and quenelles (fish balls). The region is also recognised for the many varieties of cheese ( Vacherin, Tomme de Savoie, Bleu de Bresse…).

World-class skiing and scenery

Anyone interested in skiing knows that Alps have some of the best ski slopes in the world. With 15 mountain ranges there is something for everybody, from the inexperienced novice to the seasoned expert. Ski season begins in December and finishes in April, but the best snow is generally in February and March.

Getting there

Rhône-Alpes is a major European transit hub, linking northern France, and Europe to the Mediterranean area. There are many international airports, and many other minor airports and airfields.
The region is also a transport hub for the rail-network.
Rhône-Alpes region is very popular in France, and ranks the third most popular tourist region in France after Paris and the Côte d'Azur.

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