Burgundy (Bourgogne) - the internal region of France with its capital in Dijon, one of the main wine and gastronomic centers of the country . The soils of Côte d'Or and Côte des Nuits have the most prestigious French vineyards, the birthplace of the famous Chablis and other precious intoxicating products . Here you can taste the best snails and admire the Dijon Renaissance architecture, have plenty of fun at the Beaujolais Nouveau holiday and wander through the gloomy corridors of the Abbey of Fontenay . Burgundy, like no other place in France, momentary joy and eternal greatness ... or maybe the ongoing celebration and transient rigor?
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Burgundy is divided into 4 departments: Côte d'Or with the capital of the region, the city of Dijon, Nièvre, Sona yi Saône-et-Loire, Yonne. From the northwest Burgundy borders on the capital region of Ile-de-France, the distance from Dijon to Paris is 265 km. Here live more than one and a half million people. The main cities are Nevers, Vezelay, Avallon and Beaune
How to get to Burgundy
In the region, one international airport in Dijon is the Aéroport Dijon Bourgogne, which, for the most part, takes charter flights flights from Europe, private jets and business aviation.
Optimal journey from Russia to Burgundy - arrive by plane to Paris (daily between Sheremetyevo and Charles de Gaulle Airport runs up to 10 joint flights between Aeroflot and Air France ) and get to the region by train. From Gare de Lyon to Dijon, high-speed trains TGV are regularly sent. Travel time is slightly less than 2 hours. The ticket price is from 40 to 60 EUR depending on the date of the trip.
TGV trains to Dijon can also be reached from Italy (for example, from Rome, Milan, Turin and Florence), Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg. In addition, from Paris you can arrive on a direct train to other cities in Burgundy: Bon and Nevers
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Transportation in the region
For Burgundy it is most convenient to travel by car, it can be rented in one of numerous rental agencies in any city in the region. This is especially convenient if you are planning to get acquainted with the wine farms of Burgundy (which is highly recommended, because there is something to see here.)
For trained bicyclists, there is an extensive network of bicycle paths that pierce the whole region; The Burgundy Tourism Office is actively implementing the program of cycling transport development.
The historical centers of the Burgundian cities can be easily explored during walks, for longer distances use city buses (for example, the Dijon company Transco). The Mobigo website offers detailed information on public transport in Burgundy.
In the region it is also convenient to travel by commuter trains TER.
Kitchen and restaurants
Gourmets will appreciate the rich culinary heritage of Burgundy and, above all, its wine treasures. The most famous French grape varieties grow on lavish Burgundy soils: Chablis, Côteaux de l'Auxerrois, Côte-de-Nuits, Côte-de-Beaune, Hautes-Côtes, Côtes Chalonnaise et Mâconnais, Pouilly-sur-Loire.
To gastronomic delights it is necessary to carry beef in Burgundy (boeuf bourguignon) and snails in various variations, for example, cooked in a sauce with aromatic herbs or in the form of fillings for tartlets. Do not ignore the famous Dijon mustard and traditional sweets of the town of Macon - Idéal mâconnais on the basis of meringues.
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing in Burgundy
In addition to a variety of eno-routes through the vineyards and wine farms of Burgundy, the historical sites of the region deserve attention. The Basilica of Maria Magdalena in Wesla and the Abbey of the Cistercians in Fontaine are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List by UNESCO.
In the department of Yonne, you should visit the Château Guédelon and the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc.
In Dijon it is recommended to get acquainted with the palace of the dukes of Burgundy (Palais Ducal) - besides the large-scale medieval architecture you can enjoy fine works of applied and fine art from the collection of the owners of the castle.
For outdoor walks, head to Darcy Garden, located near Dijon Station. In Nievre, you can make a voyage through the canals: the picturesque surroundings and 16 locks provide, on the assurances of the Burgundy office of tourism, an "intimate and authentic atmosphere."
The Museum Park "Alesia" is dedicated to the Gallic history of France. At present, the excavation site and the gigantic statue of the Gallic leader Vercingetorix are openly visited; in the near future it is planned to erect a modern historical museum equipped with the latest high-tech equipment. Photos of Burgundy (45)