- Burgundy - Wikipedia
The name Burgundy has historically denoted numerous political entities It first emerged in the 9th century as one of the successors of the ancient Kingdom of the Burgundians, which after its conquest in 532 had formed a constituent part of the Frankish Empire
- Burgundy | History, Culture, Geography, Map | Britannica
Burgundy, historical region and former région of France As a région, it encompassed the central départements of Côte-d’Or, Saône-et-Loire, Nièvre, and Yonne In 2016 the Burgundy région was joined with the région of Franche-Comté to form the new administrative entity of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- The must-see sights of Burgundy | Burgundy, France
Explore Burgundy: history, UNESCO sites, charming villages, nature world-class wines Just 2h from Paris, embark on a timeless journey through culture heritage!
- Burgundy, France: travel guide, places to visit and attractions in Burgundy
The Burgundy (French name 'Bourgogne') region is found in central-eastern France to the south-east of Paris, between the towns of Sens and Auxerre to the north and Maçon (just north of Lyon) to the south
- Burgundy Wine Region
Burgundy (Bourgogne) is located 220 miles southeast of Paris and 140 miles northwest of Geneva, Switzerland Burgundy, more probably than any other wine region in the world, is completely influenced by its terroir, which in Burgundy is referred to as climat or lieu-dit
- Burgundy: a journey through Frances historic wine region and cultural . . .
Since January 2016, the historic region of Burgundy has merged with Franche-Comté to form the new administrative region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté This vast territory spans over 47,784 square kilometers, encompassing eight departments from Auxerre to Besançon
- Best things to do in Burgundy - Lonely Planet
The quintessentially rural region of Burgundy offers sensational food and wine, historic sights, cycling, canal boating and plenty of joie de vivre
- Burgundy Wine - The Historic French Wine Region | Wine-Searcher
The two key grape varieties of Burgundy are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, both members of the extended 'Pinot' family of grape varieties Their "poor cousins" Gamay and Aligoté are also grown throughout the region, producing more rustic styles of wine
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