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Map of France showing Burgundy and provincial boundaries in 1789. Under Frankish dominion, the Kingdom of Burgundy continued for several centuries. Later, the region was divided between the Duchy of Burgundy (to the west) and the Free County of Burgundy (to the east).
- Kingdom of Burgundy
Kingdom of Burgundy was a name given to various states...
- Burgundy (Disambiguation)
Burgundy is a former region of France. The name was from...
- Dukes of Burgundy
Duke of Burgundy (French: duc de Bourgogne) was a title used...
- History of Burgundy
Coat of arms of the second Duchy of Burgundy and later of...
- Kingdom of Burgundy
Apr 26, 2024 · Burgundy, historical region and former région of France. As a région, it encompassed the central départements of Côte-d’Or, Saône-et-Loire, Nièvre, and Yonne. In 2016 the Burgundy région was joined with the région of Franche-Comté to form the new administrative entity of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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Map of Burgundy area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.
Nov 29, 2023 · The Facts: New Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Departments: Côte-d'Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire, Yonne. Capital: Dijon. Cities: Nevers. Population: ~ 1,700,000. Area: 12,194 sq mi (31,582 sq km). Last Updated: November 29, 2023.
The Burgundy (French name 'Bourgogne') region is found in central-eastern France to the south-east of Paris, between the towns of Sens and Auxerre to the north and Maçon (just north of Lyon) to the south.
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An introduction to Burgundy. Map of Burgundy - vineyard areas shaded in pink. Today, Burgundy makes up the eastern half of the new Bourgogne–Franche-Comté region of France.
Burgundy (Bourgogne in French) offers some of France's most gorgeous countryside: rolling green hills dotted with mustard fields and medieval villages.
