Borgogne Geography Region Map

Borgogne Geography Region Map

Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a peaceful rural région at the affection of France, which has a affluent and different history. The Dijon-based duchy ran Burgundy for 600 years until 1477, back the arena was jealously snatched by the commonwealth of France. There is affirmation of the duchy's abundance and ability everywhere, such as the abounding admirable chateaux and admirable towns and villages.

Burgundy was additionally a abode of important religious and airy influence. There are two abundant abbeys at Vézelay and Fontenay and the charcoal of a abbey at Cluny area the abbots' access was additional alone to the pope's. This apostolic attendance meant that during the Middle Ages Burgundy was a abundant church-building region.