Region Description
Burgundy is a region in central France. Dijon was once the home of the Duchy of Burgundy, and you can still see remnants of it in Dijon. The region is famous for its wines, including Romanée-Conti, and wine lovers from all over the world visit the wine route, which includes towns such as Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges.
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Cities in Burgundy
①Auxerre
②Autun
③Chalon-sur-Saône
④Semur-en-Auxois
⑤Dijon
⑥Tournus
⑦Nuit-St-Georges
⑧Beaune
①Auxerre
It is a town on the banks of the Yonne River. Find the cathedral from the bridge over the river. Apart from the tower and chapel there is a monastery. There is also a bronze statue of the children’s song “Cadet Roussel” on Center Street.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
②Autun
It is a town where many ancient Roman ruins remain. In particular, the Janus Temple on the outskirts of town has only the walls left, giving it a sacred atmosphere.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
5 h
③Chalon-sur-Saône
The town is located on several islands on the Saône River, and each island is divided into areas such as school districts. It is also famous as the birthplace of the first person in the world to succeed in developing photographs.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
4 h
④Semur-en-Auxois
It is a town that has a medieval atmosphere and is located on a slightly elevated location. The four remaining medieval towers still protect this town.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
⑤Dijon
It is the central city of this region. You can feel the charm of the Duchy of Burgundy just by walking. Specialties include mustard and an owl statue that makes you happy when you stroke it.
[Overall rating]
★★★★☆
[Time required]
9 h 30
⑥Tournus
It is an old town on the banks of the Saône River, with a monastery with a distinctive red spire. At the old hospital, which can be visited only in spring and summer, you can learn about the way the hospital was back then.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
⑦Nuit-St-Georges
It is a small town on the wine route south of Dijon. If you go outside of town, you can see vast vineyards. Blackcurrant production is also thriving and there is a museum there.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
5 h
⑧Beaune
The former hospital, called Hotel Dieu, is famous for its roof decoration, which is typical of Burgundy. Because it is along the wine route, there are many wine shops, and it is the second most popular tourist destination in the region after Dijon.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
4 h 30
Specialty in Burgundy
In addition to wine, the Burgundy region also has other specialty dishes such as escargot and boeuf bourguignon. Another feature is the decorative style of roofs unique to Burgundy regions such as Beaune.
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