Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France

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Burgundy (Bourgogne)
Department map of Cote d'Or
Cote d'Or

The Golden Hills.This french department is rich in history and culture. The main Burgundy wines are to be found here between Dijon and Beaune.

The TGV high speed train can take to the heart of burgundy from Paris in just over an hours journey, low cost air flights from London, and multiple autoroutes, all add up to make the Cote d'Or a good destination

Divided into two distinct areas of activity, one of wine production.
The main vines begin on the sourthern outskirts of Dijon with the fields following the south east facing hills. Cote de Nuits and then Cote de Beaune. The concentration of vines leaves little room for anything else.

The other activity is cattle farming on the steep sloped hills, cereal production on Auxois plain and the Saone valley


Towns and cities

Dijon

The ancient capital of Burgundy was once called Divio. The city of Dijon offers very interesting historical visits, cultural activities and fine restaurants. Not only famous for mustard, it was also the birth place of Gustave Eiffel, who built the Eiffel tower in Paris.

Beaune

Wine capital of Burgundy, it also used to be the region capital until the Dukes moved to Dijon. The walled city is agreeable to visit, with many restaurants, pedestrian streets and historical buildings.



Camping

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


Food products, cuisine, traditional

Chateau Savigny
The domain is in the center of the village, a 14 the century castle, which has become an excellent visit, not only for wine. The family have excellent vines in Savigny, Pernand, Pommard, Volnay and Mersault.


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.


Historical monuments, castles, museums

Abbey of Fontenay
Cistercian abbey built in 1119 by St Bernard.


Hotels

Chateau la Chassagne
4 star luxury chateau hotel, huge woodland park, private airfield, golf and very large rooms.
Hotel Alesia
Small family and independent hotel 2 stars


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.


Parks, nartural, reserves

BCP Paysagiste
Bourgogne Création Paysage is a landscape and creator of gardens based in Dijon and serving the surrounding area. From trues to tulips and ponds to waterfalls, they have the talent and skills for all your projects.


Restaurants

Volnaysien
In the village of Volany, set in an old wine cellar, wonderful FRENCH cooking, and fine premiere cru wines, you'll really enjoy


Tourisme, travel, information

CRT
Regional tourisme office of Dijon


Villages, towns, cities

AvaloNet
Info about the Morvan region, restaurants, hotels, visits.


Wines, vins

Private wine tours
If you would like to discover the delights and savours of the local Burgundy Vine yards, take a tour and share the knowledge of one of the local experts. Your guide, Max offers private tours of the most famous wine cellars and vine-yards. Wine tasting and a local restaurant are some of the ingredients for your pleasure.