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One thinks of the Celts, or
Gauls as rather rough cave-like people but a visit to Bibracte,
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No
fusty painting or wall hangings here, but fast mean machines.
Boys toys of all descriptions from fighter jets to Abarth sports
cars, motor bikes and model planes. This is a collector's paradise.
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Walking
around the town of Beaune, you might well ask, where is this
famous building with the multi-coloured roof? The beauty of the
Hôtel-Dieu lies within…
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Housed in the
splendid Abbaye St-Bénigne, the treasures from the site
of the Source of the Seine are on view, plus other exhibits tracing
the beginning of Burgundy. |
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Always the
darling of scandal, Colette had a deep affection for her native
Burgundy, and the Puisaye where she was born. |
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Home
to the magnificent tombs of the Dukes of Bourgogne, this museum
contains the finest collection of paintings and sculptures outside
of Paris.
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The British
TV series 'Allo, Allo' may have popularised the work of the Resistance
Movement in the Second World War, but a visit to the Resistance
Museum in the Morvan Forest paints the true picture. |
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We take TV, CDs, DVDs for granted
but who invented the technology to record sound? It all began
with phonographs, radios and more… |
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To see a huge bronze vase made
in 6C BCE, standing 1.64 m high, in perfect condition is breath-taking.
This is the Treasure of Vix. |
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Impressive surroundings for an impressive collection of Faence decorative china, glass, sculptures and paintings. |
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UNESCO Heritage Site Ledouxs vision in town planning in Franche-Comt |
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UNESCO Heritage Site Salt mine in operation for 1200 years, open to visitors in Franche-Comt |
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