Trails & Beyond

In the Spotlight :
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a beautiful rural region, world-renowned for its prestigious wine-growing areas and exceptional cuisine. From low mountain ranges and river-crossed plateaus to peaceful small towns in the Doubs, you will find everything here—except for the hustle and bustle of big cities.

In addition to a city trip to Besançon, we visited a lesser-known corner: the Dombes region. Its thousand ponds create a truly unique landscape.

The region is France's most important area for freshwater fish farming. Ancient traditions like pond fishing and horse breeding have been preserved, and extraordinary wildlife—especially wild birds—can be observed here.

The French are not only known for eating snails but also for their love of delicious frog legs. And the recipe originates right here. Until a few years ago, frogs were caught in the local ponds. Today, catching them is no longer allowed as the frog population in Dombes has decreased. Nevertheless, the traditional dish can still be found on most menus in regional restaurants.