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Chateau
de Saint Fargeau Monument |
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Photo
by Daniel Thierry |
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 Norman
abbeys, châteaux with their glazed rooves, ducal towns and
charming villages make Burgundy a historic region with a glorious
heritage.
Chambertin, Clos-Vougeot, Romanée-Conti or
Corton: just a few of the world-famous vintages whose vineyards
press together on the small wine-growing area of Côtes de
Beaune and Côtes de Nuits. These vineyards are closely linked
to the rise of the religious orders which tilled the soil and built
the masterpieces of Norman art which can be found throughout the
region: the abbeys at Cluny, Vézelay, Autun and Tournus,
among others. Burgundy's illustrious past can still be detected
in its historic remains, while its present is devoted to good living
– this is a region with exceptional cuisine and natural surroundings,
after all! One of the best ways to explore the region and soak up
its atmosphere is by boat: criss-crossed by 1200 kilometres of navigable
waterways, Burgundy is the perfect setting for waterway holidays.
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