Mont-Saint-Jean, medieval village in Auxois
The region
The medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean is ideally situated in the heart of Auxois, at the crossroads of Morvan and the famous vineyards. This region is rich in history, culture, and nature. Sheltered by the walls of its fortified castle, Mont-Saint-Jean dominates the Serein valley. Perched on a rocky outcrop, it's a small paradise where time flows nonchalantly, in a soothing and inspiring setting.
15 minutes from the A6 motorway, on the border of Morvan.
40 minutes from Beaune and its famous vineyards.
1 hour from Dijon, capital of the Dukes of Burgundy.
AUXOIS, LAND OF ART
AND HISTORY
Auxois is officially recognized as a "Land of Art and History," and you can uncover its treasures by traversing its country roads or cycling along the Burgundy Canal.
Here, one fascinating visit leads to another, with each experience being unique. Discover a medieval village, a famous candy factory, delve into the Battle of Alesia, admire a Renaissance gem, explore the ramparts of Semur-en-Auxois, or visit various castles and Romanesque churches. There's plenty to delight curious minds and lovers of old stones alike.
The Morvan, a small taste of Canada
Leaving the limestone slopes of the Auxois region, you'll enter the Morvan Regional Natural Park, also known as the "Mont Noir" (Black Mountain) due to its dark granite formations. Get ready to discover its serene ponds, majestic heights, dramatic escarpments, and fortified spurs. You'll find secluded places of worship, often hidden deep within the deciduous forests where the Celtic influence is still discernible. Explore numerous springs, once considered miraculous in ancient times. And, most notably, immerse yourself in the forests of beech, hornbeam, oak, and chestnut – now also home to fir, black pine, and spruce – these forests were, and still are, the very essence of the Morvan.
The famous Burgundy vineyard
Established in Gallo-Roman times and further developed by the industrious monks of Cîteaux, Burgundy's vineyards have been producing delectable wines since the Middle Ages. These wines were first introduced to the world by their then-lords, the great Dukes of the West.
The Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits are delightful slopes to explore. You must traverse the vineyards and, throughout your journey, admire the villages with their prestigious names: Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and more.
A must-visit destination is the city of Beaune.
