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Shablis
Burgundy consists of six subregions stretching from north to south for approximately 250 kilometers as the crow flies. The landscape is particularly known for its picturesque canals and rows of vineyards. Everywhere you can find historical buildings, wineries and castles, some of which have been converted into luxury hotels. Chablis, in northern Burgundy, is known for its namesake dry white wines. The Chardonnay grapes grown here benefit from mineral-rich limestone soils.
Fly: Chablis is located just a few kilometers south of the Champagne region. It’s worth taking a short detour there.
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Côte de Nuits
The Côte-d’Or (Gold Coast) consists of the northern part, the Côte de Nuits, and the southern part, the Côte de Beaune. It gets its prestigious name from the fact that some of the world’s best and most expensive white and red wines are produced here. You can experience and taste the unique terroir while traveling through the region (and especially when visiting wineries). One of Burgundy’s most famous wineries is the 900-year-old Clos de Vougeot, founded as a monastery. A big auction is held here every year, where the best Burgundy wines are tasted.
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Côte de Beaune
One of the prominent historical sites of the Côte de Beaune is the Monastery of Fontenay, which has been declared an Unseco World Heritage Site for its historical significance. Because of the preserved buildings and gardens, the movie “Cyrano de Bergerac” (1990) starring Gérard Depardieu was shot here. A fine wine or two was bound to be spilled during filming, as the Côte de Beaune is known for growing 35 different types of wine within a radius of just a few kilometres.
Fly: In addition to tasting the wines, it will be useful to take a trip to the world of liqueurs in Burgundy. This is where sweet Cassis is made.
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Flavigny
It is located in the small town of Flavigny on the Côte-d’Or. It is known for its traditional anise desserts, which have been made here for centuries. Supposedly Sun King Louis The beautiful boxes also make ideal souvenirs.
Fly: Another outstanding winery in Côte-d’Or is Domaine de Flavigny-Alesia. Visiting the winery here becomes an unforgettable experience.
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Côte Chalonnaise
With a population of approximately 45,000, Chalon-sur-Saône is the second largest city after the regional capital Dijon. Chalon gives its name to the Côte Chalonnaise wine region. The region is a great travel destination, for example for a romantic trip for two or a family cycling tour through the mountainous terrain.
Fly: A special event of Chalon is the Paulee Festival, when during one weekend in October the entire town is transformed into a festival ground in honor of wine and good taste. Private tours and gala dinners are offered afterwards.
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Maconnais
The southern region of Mâconnais is named after the town of Mâcon. This wine-growing region stretches along a strip 10 kilometers wide and 35 kilometers long between Sennecey-le-Grand and Saint-Vérand. Here the rugged landscape alternates with rock formations and valleys, the Grosne valley to the west and the Saône to the east; Ideal if you want to have active holidays. Anyone who likes to explore the area by bike will love the Voie Bleue cycle path. It runs along waterways from Luxembourg via Burgundy to Lyon.
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Beaujolais
The Beaujolais region, north of the city of Lyon, is geographically part of Burgundy, but is considered a separate region by wine experts. Because red wines obtained primarily from the Gamay grape variety are successful here with a distinctive, elegant fruity character. The name of this region comes from the historical capital Beaujeau. The beautiful location is a comfortable starting point for tours of the surrounding area.
Fly: You can trace the history of this wine region at the “Maison du Terroir Beaujolais” tourist center. There’s also homegrown produce, bike rental and lots of tips on the area.
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Dijon
Dijon, the former capital of Burgundy, is located in the Côte-d’Or region. The city takes its name from the famous Dijon mustard, which is made with grape must, not vinegar as usual. It’s not just the food that’s impressive in Dijon, but also the architecture. The Duke’s Palace and the beautiful half-timbered houses in the old town are of particular interest. The Palace of the Dukes is famous because the Musée des Beaux-Arts was founded here in 1787. The basilica at Paray-le-Monial and the Hôtel-Dieu hospice with its original furnishings are also particularly worth seeing.
Source : Blick
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