Burgundy
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Burgundy (French, Bourgogne) [1] is an inland region of east-central France, located to the south-east of the French capital city Paris. Noted for its rich history, Burgundy is probably most famous for the wines of the same name, as well as several other important varieties.
Burgundy has a rich inheritance of remarkable buildings, castles, Roman churches, and its vineyards are some of the most prestigious and its gastronomy is famous.
Lakes and forests, fishing, walking or riding. The Nievre in Burgundy possesses a vast area of wild countryside ideal both for sport and cultural activities. Lands with different tastes to discover, gentle landscapes with the river Loire and hillsides covered with vineyards.
Wine is unmistakably the most well known product in Burgundy. From North to south on soils carefully exposed grows with ease the well known names of wines which are so famous to this region. Chablis, Côteaux de l’Auxerrois, Côte-de-Nuits, Côte-de-Beaune, Hautes-Côtes, Côtes Chalonnaise et Mâconnais, and of course Pouilly-sur-Loire.
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Semur-en-Auxois - a Medieval town in the heart of the Cote d'Or, situated on the banks of the river Armancon. Semur was once a fortified town, and though the castle has now been mostly dismantled, the tall towers and main wall still remain, surrounding the inner part of the town. Tourists enjoy walking the quaint cobblestone streets, shopping and dining in the pedestrian area, and taking in the magnificent views from the two medieval bridges across the Armancon, the Pont Joly and the Pont des Minimes.
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- Castle of Nyon B&B and gîtes de France.
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