Burgundy – A historical land whose name comes from the Burgundian tribes inhabiting it. Currently, the region is famous for its world-famous Burgundy wines and delicious cuisine. Dijon is the capital here. This region is located in central France.
Wine: In most cases, the wines produced in this region come from pinot noir and chardonnay grapes, but we should not forget about aligote, gamay and many others, which are a minority.
The extremely complex system of subregions and appellations means that we are dealing with about a hundred separate places with very diverse characteristics. Vosne Romanee, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Mercurey are just a few of the most recognizable Burgundian appellations.
Attraction:
Abbaye de Fontenay à MARMAGNE
- Fontenay Abbey – founded in the 12th century and is the oldest Cistercian abbey in Europe. A beautiful church, forge, dovecote, chapel, library and gardens are just some of the places worth visiting. The abbey is very popular among tourists.
The Basilica of St Mary Magdalene at Vézelay
- St. Basilica Mary Magdalene de Vélazy – a masterpiece of Burgundian Romanesque art. The temple was built in the 12th century and was an important center for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostella.
Château de Bussy Rabutin
- The Château is set in a magnificent wooded valley and features a remarkable décor created by Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy. The castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and forums. And inside the castles there is a portrait museum.
The Abbey of Cluny
- Cluny Abbey – the foyer of the Reformation of the Benedictine Order. The abbey was founded in the Middle Ages and was an intellectual center in the area.
Museum in Auxerre
- The Archaeological Museum – in Auxerre has exhibits from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. You can see jewelry, tools, everyday items, etc. here.
CHÂTEAU DE SULLY
- Château de Sully – a pearl of Renaissance architecture in Burgundy. While visiting, do not forget about the English park or the garden. It is also worth tasting local goodies and wine here.
Maison Aux Mille Truffes
- Maison de Milles Truffes – the house of truffles and mushrooms is the perfect place to learn the secrets of black diamonds from Burgundy. Thanks to technology and audiovisual shows, tourists have the opportunity to take part in a truffle search.
La Tour du Pouilly Fume
- La Tour du Pouilly Fumé – a beautiful building that owes its name to the 15th-century tower.
La Moutarderie Fallot
- Moutarderie Fallot– the first museum in France dedicated to mustard. Here you will learn the gestures, customs and history of mustard.
Le Moulin d’Aure
- Garden and Park Moulin d’Athie – one of the most beautiful parks in Europe, covers an area of 5 hectares. It is full of various trees and flowers, including: roses, azaleas, peonies.
Well of the Patriarchs (Puits de Moïse), Dijon
- Le puits de Moïses – polychrome studies of Moses classified as a historical monument.
Burgundy has a lot to offer. There are plenty of sightseeing opportunities for tourists, monuments and beautiful buildings. This historic region is unique because of its culture. No wonder it’s a popular travel destination.
