This 17th century castle was constructed for Nicolas Fouquet, and it is a great stop to see a bit of French architecture. It reflects the classic French style, and Louis XIV hired the architect of Vaux le Vicomte to design the famous Versailles. It has a hundred rooms, and it has been listed as the largest private estate that has become a historical monument in France. You can also grab a coffee from the kiosk after your visit.

Park here and continue on foot to discover the gothic Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre and have lunch in a local restaurant neaby.

Saint-Étienne Cathedral is a perfect gothic art example, and it has a marvelous façade with sculpture depictions of life from its time. It is a 15th century masterpiece with its stained-glass windows, and it has a not so common painting of Christ on horseback. Also don't forget to take a look at Luca Penni's painting, The Deposition, in the Treasury.

Stop by this restaurant on the side of YonneRiver and enjoy the views from the terrace during your lunch. They have amazing value full course menus. You won't be disappointed with the beef Bourguignon.

Imagine visiting a historic château in the French countryside and also seeing a plane and classic car exhibition on site. Château Savigny is located in Savigny-les-Beaune, and it overlooks several hectares of green pastures. The castle was built in 1340, but it was dismantled during the invasion of Burgundy by Lois XI. After becoming a private property of Bouhier family in the 17th century, the château was bought by a wine operator in 1972. If you are a vehicle enthusiast, you'll be delighted to discover the impressive collection of motorcycles, aircraft and helicopters.

After just a 15-minute drive, you'll reach the Hospices de Beaune, a hospital from the Middle Ages. This historic gem in Burgundy has the epic features of gothic architecture, and it is also known with its 60 hectares of wine estate.
This hospital was opened in 1443, after a devastating century of wars and plague in Baune. This charitable complex was for the most disadvantaged people and its magnificent courtyard was home to a number of buildings with stunning façades, overhead skylights and tile roofs.
The gothic chimneys give a special character to this structure and give a hint to the times when meals were prepared in the kitchen for the poor sick people. Rogier Van der Weyden was the mastermind behind the architectural perfection of the buildings.
Today, the 60 hectares of wine estates produce pinot noir and chardonnay and the prestigious products are sold by Sotheby's auction house to help the hospital's conservation and equipment.

This western style restaurant is in Oingt, one of the most beautiful villages of Beaujolais wine region. After passing through farms, you'll truly feel like a cowboy here. Although you are in France, this restaurant has amazing hamburgers and seafood. Additionally, the whole village of Oingt is renovated, and it really has the charm of a small French village. After your dinner, take a stroll along the cobbled streets and fall in love with the stone structures before your drive to Lyon.