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Burgundy is a department A region rich in history, culture and geography. Until the late 18th century Burgundy was not part of
France, but a Dukedom with the powerful and long reigning Burgundy Dukes. The Burgundy frontiers streched across eastern
France and into Flanders.
Burgundy is of course famous for its wines. The Romans introduced grapes and the production was mastered by the local monks.
In the heart of Burgundy lies the Morvan, the perfect destination for walking, sailing and rafting holidays, while the wide
open spaces of the Châtillonnais and the gentle slopes of the Bresse are ideal for long-distance cycling expeditions.
- Regional information for Saone, Burgundy
 Major towns and cities in Saone include Macon, Bourbon-Lancy abd Chalon sur Saône. Saone is the southern most
department of the Burgundy region.
- Regional information for Nievre, Burgundy
Nievre is an area rich in ceral and crop farming.
- Regional information for Yonne, Burgundy
Yonne is popluar for boating holidays as the inland waterways are numerous, and include the River Yonne, the canal de Bourgogne the
canal du Nivernais etc.
- Burgundy food and drink
The food in Burgundy is traditionally "French", with dishes such as coq au vin (chicken cooked in red wine sauce), beef
bourguignon (cooked in wine and mushrooms), escargots, jambon persillé (parsleyed ham) and pears Belle Dijonnaise.
- Burgundy climate
Burgundy is situated in the heart of France and usually has warm or hot summers with that continental feel to them. Generally
the summer months are warm and dry, with rainfall averaging 6 cm per month in July and August.
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