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Regional information about Burgundy, France

Map of Burgundy France

A region rich in history, culture and geography. Until the late 18th century Burgundy was not part of France, but a Dukedom with the powerful and long reigning Burgundy Dukes. One time allies to the English kings against the French king. The Burgundy frontiers stretched across eastern France and into Flanders. The Cistercian influence is also very significant, with many abbeys and monasteries such as Cluny, Fontennay and Citeaux.

Wine is one of the pillars and pride of Burgundy, with some of the most famous wines in the world coming from the concentrated vineyards. The Romans introduced grapes and the production was mastered by the local monks.

Farming is dominated by cereal crops in the Saone plain and Nivernais plateaux, whilst in the hill areas the is much cattle farming with the traditional white Charolais.

The diverse geography, with the Morvan park and it's cold granite to the limestone Saone valley. There is much woodland and forest, in the Cote dOr, Oak whilst in the Morvan there is Red Pine.

The important rivers such as the Saone and Yonne allowing access to the Rhone and Seine have provided the region with important network of navigable waterways such as the Burgundy Canal.

Regional capital : Dijon


Departments / Counties in Burgundy

71 Saône et LoireMacon
58 NivèreNevers
21 Cote d'OrDijon
89 YonneAuxerre

Camping

Camping in the Morvan

Panthier Lake
4 stars beside the Panthier lake, ideal rest area when driving to the south.

Cruise, tour, trips, visits

Cruise with us aboard the luxury Dutch barge

We live aboard our luxury Dutch barge named "Imagine" outfitted to take up to four guests cruising on the rivers and canals of Burgundy. The barge is our home for seven months of every year but we invite you to join us in an experience we call "Barge and Breakfast".



Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Dijon
High standing apartments for short term self-catering vacation rentals in the heart of the old Dijon city center.
Gites from Burgundy
Some of the best Gites in burgundy, cottages, barges and farms. They have been selected and visited to make sure they reach the best standards?
Selected B and Bs in Burgundy
Along the Burgundy canal, you'll find some wonderful bed and breakfast homes providing excellent accomodation.

Historical monuments, castles, museums

Abbey of Fontenay
Cistercian abbey built in 1119 by St Bernard.
Vezelay basilique
The relics of Mary Magdelaine found in this wonderful Cistercian Basilique (listed with UNESCO as a world heritage).

Hotels

Chateau la Chassagne
4 star luxury chateau hotel, huge woodland park, private airfield, golf and very large rooms.

Landmarks

The Burgundy Canal
The Canal of Burgundy is a perfect destination for vacations and holidays. With more that 300 kms long of navigable waterways, there is much to do and see.
Holidays for self drive rental boats, luxury barge cruises, cycling, the locks and historical monuments to visit.
The canal crosses the region from the north to the south, and unites the river Seine to the Rhone.
The web site is very complete and offers expert information about Burgundy, hotels, wines and of course barging.

Maps

Interactive map
Showing the departments and Burgundy region of France

Parks, nartural, reserves

Morvan
Grainte stone, lakes such as Settons, cold and wet climate, but a great place to visit. Traditional food, music.

Real estate, property

Bourgogne-Immobilier

Quality real estate service, with more than 30 years experience, based in the town of Chalon sur Saône. Offering all type of properties and businesss, land, new houses and homes to renovate. Carefully selected and offering the best value in property for sale and to rent.


Moreau
Regional and local real estate
Simply Burgundy
We cover the region of Burgundy and will help you find your dream property and continue to offer all after sales service. Please visit our frequently updated website to view our property lists and services we offer. On our website you will find our email address and telephone number along with properties from 25,000 Euros to over 1,000,000. Property rentals are also featured.

Sport

Magnycours Grand Prix


Tourisme, travel, information

CRT
Regional tourisme office of Dijon

Villages, towns, cities

Volnay
Small village, big red wines.
AvaloNet
Info about the Morvan region, restaurants, hotels, visits.

Wines, vins

Beaujolais
The famous French wines, new Beaujolais, gamma grapes.
France Beaujolais.Com

Bonappetit

Information


Special offers

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