Burgundy Information Guide

Many visitors come to Burgundy (Bourgogne) to enjoy canal boat holidays on its inland waterways. There are 1200km (750 miles) of rivers and canals. Cycling along the canals is also a popular pastime and there are plenty of gentle to moderately demanding walks. In the centre of the région is the Parc de Morvan, a wooded hilly area, with a number of nature trails, animal reserves and craft shops.

Today much of Burgundy's prosperity is centred about the prestigious wine growing areas in the south and around Dijon. These small pockets have helped uphold the région's reputation as the land of great art and good living and today people visit the area to try some of France's finest wines such as Nuits-Saint-Georges, Meursaultand Beaune. Most of the vineyards are found in the attractive area called the Côte d'Or.

About Burgundy

Informative description of Burgundy.

Population & Demographics

Regional population & demographics information.

History

Discover the rich history of the region.

Geography

Geographical information about Burgundy.

Economy

Information about the economy of Burgundy.

Burgundy Tourism & Lifestyle

View our tourist information and tips about what to do when visiting the Burgundy region. Discover the true identity of this beautiful area, find useful information about travel, accommodation, gastronomy, wine & everyday life in the region.

Tourism

General tourist information about the region.

Travel & Transport

Important travel information, covering travel by road, rail, air & sea.

Hotels

Information about hotels in Burgundy.

Holidays

Useful information for planning holidays in Burgundy.

Golf

Find the best golf courses throughout the region.

Food & Gastronomy

Discover the many regional gastronomic delights.

Weather

Learn about the climate & typical weather of this lovely French region.

Burgundy Wines

Learn about the Chardonnay and Gamay plant wines.

Burgundy Property Information

The Burgundy region can be an excellent location to buy a second home or buy-to-let, as property prices are very affordable compared with the French average. Inexpensive, village houses and farmhouses in need of restoration can be found. Burgundy is well connected both to the north and south by motorways and the high-speed train. It's only 100km south of Paris and 80km north of Lyon.

Burgundy Property Portal

Learn about the different property styles, architecture & properties for sale in this region of France.


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