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Historic Places
Burgundy highlights include the Hospices de Beaune with
its dazzling tiled roof, l'Abbaye de Fontenay and the Romanesque basilica
at Vézelay. The monastery of Cluny has a story to tell, as do the
grand châteaux such as Cormatin and Ancy-le-Franc. Celts, Romans,
the glorious days of the Dukes of Burgundy - there's a variety of historic
places to discover all over the Burgundy region.
In Franche-Comté don't miss Le Corbusier's chapel at Ronchamp and the Salt works in Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans.
For winter visitors, see Historic Places open all year.
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Burgundy
has some fine examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Vézelay, L’Abbaye de Fontenay, Cluny, Autun, and Tournus
have been important throughout the centuries of monastic dominance
in the region.
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Rich
in archaeology, there's plenty to explore in Burgundy. Around Mount
Beuvray, there is l'Oppidum de Bibracte, and Alésia is where
Vercingétorix lead the Gauls to war in 52BC. Caesar got the
upper hand and modern France was born. |
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Visit
the great châteaux of Burgundy and travel back in time to
the age of court scandals and military greatness. Stately homes
such as Château de Bussy-Rabutin, Château Bazoches,
and Château Rochepot are open to visitors.
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We look at the lives of some well known Burgundians in history who went on to make their mark in the world. Mitterrand, right, was not born here but was a Burgundian at heart.
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From the Prehistoric days of
hunting, cave paintings and stone tools to the Celtic traders with
their numerous gods and their sacred places; the dominance of the
monasteriesand the Glorious Age of the Dukes of Burgundy... |
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Famous
for some of the most picturesque villages in France with timber-framed
houses, cobbled streets, fortified gateways and in summer, windows
brimming with geraniums. Noyers, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain and Nolay
are just three of many worth visiting.
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There’s
something for everyone. From old bikes, cars and planes on show
at Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune to the history of
the Resistance Movement at St-Brisson. The Colette Museum in the
Puisaye traces the life of France’s most famous romantic writer.
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After the Bible, the legend
of King Arthur is one of the most famous stories ever told. What is the evidence that the great man was in Burgundy? ‘Avalon or Avallon? Marilyn Floyde investigates. |
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