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About the city
Bourgogne is one of the 26 regions of France. It is made up of the old provinces of Burgundy, Nivernais and the northern half of Yonne which was not part of Burgundy. The region of Bourgogne is both larger than the old Duchy of Burgundy and smaller than the area ruled by the Dukes of Burgundy.
City areas
The region of Bourgogne is organized into 4 departments. The best known are Cote-d’Or and Nievre, famous for the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc types of grape which produce some of the best wine in the world.
Attractions
There are many things to visit in Bourgogne, beside the wine makers and their facilities. The region is full of history and as such it boasts many pieces of Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Such examples are the cathedrals of St. Lazare and St. Etienne.
Transportation
The region of Bourgogne is very accessible not only by plane, but also by train and especially by road. The region is fully serviced by a number of autoroutes, back roads and cross country trails, as well as many railways.
Events
The region of Bourgogne is packed with fun and exciting events, especially in summer. The best festivities are the ones dedicated to the region’s most known industries, viticulture and wine making. The festivals at Dijon, Beaune and Pouilly are the most famous festivities dedicated to wine.
Restaurants & Nightlife
The region of Bourgogne can be considered a gourmand region, not only for the production of some of the worlds best wines, but also for one of the world’s tastiest mustard, Dijon. The cuisine is probably the best in France and the nightlife is something else too.
History & Civilization
The Duchy of Burgundy was a feudal territory once existing within the Kingdom of France. It roughly conforms to the modern Bourgogne. Existing between 843 and 1477, the Duchy was ruled by a succession of Dukes, whose extinction with the death of Charles the Bold in 1477 led to the Duchy being absorbed into the French crown by King Louis XI.
The wines of Burgundy
Bourgogne is one of France’s most famous wine regions, producing such wines as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other wines include Gamay and Aligote, which although are full of flavor, aren’t as famous as their counterparts.