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Bourgogne

Bourgogne. (Burgundy). By Merinda Lawrence. Bourgogne (Burgundy).

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Bourgogne

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  1. Bourgogne (Burgundy) By Merinda Lawrence

  2. Bourgogne (Burgundy) • Bourgogne est place en l’est-central au France. La capitale de la régionest Dijon. Il esttrésboisé et il a beaucoup des collines. Le Canal de Bourgogne est un attraction touristique de la région, et aussi le fleuveYonne. Tupeuxallermontgolfière. Des spécialitiés sont des vins et du fromage.

  3. Histoire • The name Burgundy comes from the an ancient Germanic group of people called Burgundians, who settled in the area in early Middle-ages. • Up until the 18th century, Burgundy was not even a region of France. It was known as a Dukedom, which was run by a Duke.

  4. Sports • Burgundy is home to the French Formula 1 Grand Prix • 18 golf courses • Burgundy has a natural underground that attracts spelunkers (potholers) and speleonauts (underwater cavers) • There are many lakes to do activities • Camel-back riding • Hot air ballooning

  5. Tourisme • Tourist attractions: • Burgundy Canal • Morvan Mountains • Yonne River • Les Hospices de Beaune • a mediaeval hospital that remained in use until the 20th century. Today it is a museum. • Dijon (capital city) • Site of Cluny • once the largest chuch in Chrisendom. • Church of St Philibert, Tournus • one of the oldest churches in France (early 11th century)

  6. Culture • Culture and traditions are centered around the region’s wine production. • The architectural heritage is also very important in the region. • Many old churches and cathedrals surround the area and influence the culture.

  7. Cuisine • Burgundians are popular for a variety of different foods. • Gougère • Oeufs en Meurette • Jambonpersillé • Bœuf bourguignon • Fondue bourguignonne • Bresse chicken • Charolais beef • Many different types of renowned wines

  8. Work Cited • http://france-pub.com/region/burgundy.html • http://www.french-property.com/regions/bourgogne/heritage.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgundy_%28French_region%29 • http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g187105-s406/Burgundy:France:Sports.And.Activities.html • http://about-france.com/regions/burgundy.htm • http://cotesaintjacques.com/en/tourism-culture/tour-burgundy

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