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BurgundyNorthern Burgundy The best of this section can be found in the ebook, Southern Burgundy Explorer 2015 - Insiders' guide to châteaux, churches, wine & more! Dijon - Former home to the Dukes of Burgundy Dijon is the capital of Burgundy. Beaune - The wine capital of Burgundy. Abbaye de Fontenay - Founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard the Abbaye de Fontenay (Fontenay Abbey) is nestled in a wooded valley in northern Burgundy near the village of Montbard. Flavigny-sur-Ozerain - Yes this is the village where Chocolat was filmed. Châteauneuf - A true Chateau-fort (castle fort) in the heart of Burgundy. Château de Commarin (Commarin Castle) Chateau du Clos de Vougeot - Chateau not far from Dijon. Siege of Alesia - During the months of August and September of the year 52 BC a siege took place at Alise-Sainte-Reine, located 32 miles northwest of Dijon, then know as Alesia. Memorial for the Future - Memorial to the victims of a 1982 a bus crash that killed many students. Abbey of Cîteaux (Abbaye de Cîteaux) - Mother-abbey of the Order of the Cistercians and makers of great cheese! Vézelay - UNESCO World Heritage site and only a few hours from Paris. What more could be said! Hautes-Côtes - Rolling hills in the heart of Burgundy. Tours of Burgundy Follow @jeffsteiner |
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