Bour

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Bourgogne est place en l’est-central au France. La capitale de la région est Dijon. Il est trés boisé et il a beaucoup des collines. Le Canal de Bourgogne est un attraction touristique de la région, et aussi le fleuve Yonne. Tu peux aller montgolfière. Des spécialitiés sont desvins et du fromage.

Bourgogne (Burgundy)

The name Burgundy comes from the an ancient Germanic group of people called Burgundians, who settled in the area in early Middle-ages.

Up until the 18th century, Burgundy was not even a region of France. It was known as a Dukedom, which was run by a Duke.

Histoire

Burgundy is home to the French Formula 1 Grand Prix

18 golf courses Burgundy has a natural

underground thatattracts spelunkers(potholers) and speleonauts(underwater cavers)

There are many lakes to do activities Camel-back riding Hot air ballooning

Sports

Tourist attractions:◦ Burgundy Canal◦ Morvan Mountains◦ Yonne River◦ Les Hospices de Beaune

a mediaeval hospital that remained in use until the 20th century. Today it is a museum.

◦ Dijon (capital city)◦ Site of Cluny

once the largest chuch in Chrisendom.◦ Church of St Philibert, Tournus

one of the oldest churches in France (early 11th century)

Tourisme

Culture and traditions are centered around the region’s wine production.

The architectural heritage isalso very important in theregion.

Many old churches andcathedrals surround the areaand influence the culture.

Culture

Burgundians are popular for a variety of different foods.◦ Gougère◦ Oeufs en Meurette◦ Jambon persillé◦ Bœuf bourguignon◦ Fondue bourguignonne◦ Bresse chicken◦ Charolais beef◦ Many different types of renowned

wines

Cuisine

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