Bourgogne ( or Burgundy in English) is one of the most famous wine region of France and lies in the very centre of France. In French there is a big difference between La Bourgogne (the region) and le bourgogne ( which is the wine coming from Bourgogne).

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Very few foreigners are able to understand this difference, and you must learn some French to do it. The neigbouring departments of  Bourgogne are Jura, La Lorraine, La Champagne and Les Bourbonnais. Bourgogne is a big valley where flows the Saone river.

The most important product of  Bourgogne is the wine, of course, (or le bourgogne, as I already mentioned), with its many varieties. There many wineyards here in Bourgogne and a strong tradition in this sector. Another special mention for the wine tasters from Bourgogne, as here the wine tasting developed itself in another big tradition. Every owner of a wineyard is able to talk many hours about his wine and its miraculous qualities. He will also invite you very proudly to taste his wine. Tasting wine is a special knowledge, only possible for traditional conaisseurs. They may not smoke, eat hot and must be careful with their smell and taste. Really profesional indeed.

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The biggest and most important city of Bourgogne region is Dijon. Many people, and not only French, when hear Dijon they automatically think to Dijon mustard ( moustard de Dijon ), which is also an important product of the region.

Other important cities of Bourgogne are Auxerre, Chablis and Vezelay. The Vezelay basilique is a major pilgrimage target for many people; Chablis is renowned for its wine and its wine festival. On the 1st March it was organized a wonderful carnival in Chablis, too pity if you was not there. But on  the 22nd of march there is a Wine Festival, again in Chablis ( Fetes des Vins Ferreres). Don’t miss it, if you are there by chance.

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You can meet Burgundy by water ( there is more than 1000 km of navigating rivers there ), by car, or by bike. You will be very surprised because of its aspect, which is simultaneously old fashioned and high modern. Fact is, that the Burgundy population is the same as 100 years ago, due to strong immigration in the flamboyant Paris.

I can suggest to ask in the Burgundy restaurants the local specialities: volaille de Bresse ( Bresse chicken ), Pruneau de Vitteaux, Escargotts de Bourgogne.  Enjoy your dinner!

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