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Jul 9, 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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Nov 29, 2023 · About Burgundy. 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.
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).
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.
The region of Bourgogne has the number 26 and is divided into 4 departments, 15 districts, 174 townships and 2046 municipalities. Below you will find the localization of Bourgogne on the map of France, and the satellite map of Bourgogne .
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The construction of the great abbeys of Cluny, Citeaux, Fontenay and La Bussiere by the Benedictine and Cistercian orders placed Burgundy on the map of Western Europe. The architecture retains many styles from the Roman, Gothic and Renaissance periods, such as the castles of Ancy-le-Franc and Tanlay, or the fortified chateau of Chateauneuf en ...
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