Burgundy is best known for its wines, both red and white. Its continental climate with cold winters and hot summers combined with fertile soil from the many rivers of the area make it an outstanding wine growing region. 
Bourgogne has always been a prosperous region of France. It flourished under the Romans and gained political favour throughout the middle ages. Wine brought wealth to the region and this was reflected in the architecture of Bourgogne’s handsome cities such as Dijon (like the mustard) and Mâcon. | The region has an extensive network of canals making it an ideal destination for canal boating, being less crowded than the Canal du Midi. 
Bourgogne spreads southeast of Paris and is well linked to the capital, but feels like a world away. Like the Centre Region it is a good area to use as a base that is within striking distance of Paris. 
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Burgundy Quick Facts Population: 1,631,000 Departments: Yonne (89), Côte-d'Or (21), Nièvre (58) and Saône-et-Loire (71) Major Centres: Dijon, Auxerre, Mâcon, Nevers and Bourgoin-Jallieou What to see and do: Fontenay Abbey Cluny Abbey La Rochepot Castle The Hospices de Beaune Museum What to eat: What to drink: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, Chablis Airport: Lyon, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Region Official Tourism Site Wikipedia on Burgundy |
