Bourgogne

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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