 Burgundy (Bourgogne) |
 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
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.
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 apartment rentals
A selection of high standing apartments for short term self-catering vacation rentals in the heart of the old Dijon city center.The Duke
Unique rental home barge. Full comfort for 4 people. Located in the beautiful Auxois region, below the historic village of Chateauneuf. Just 170 Euro per night for 4 people !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 starsLandmarks
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.
