Bourgogne du Sud
Our secret bit of France.
Well South Burgundy isn’t very secret as it’s well renowned for its wine – with villages such as Chablis and Nuits-St-Georges known throughout the world – but our rural bit of Burgundy is! However it still has a great deal more to offer. Renaissance chateaux, medieval abbeys and fortified villages all stand testimony to the colourful history of this lesser-known region of France.
Burgundy has history at every turn. This was once a formidable duchy that was more powerful than France itself. In its heyday, its territory stretched as far north as Holland and as far eastwards as Flanders. The dukes of Burgundy spent a fortune beautifying their capital, Dijon. The city – these days a rich provincial centre – remains one of the region’s greatest draws.
Where to go whilst here…? Whether you’re a get up and go type, a lazy eat and drink sort, culturally astute or a village idiot (like me) there’s plenty here for everyone.
If you’re into cycling of any sort, standard or speed… there’s no where better to cycle and I mean no where! Hills, valleys or canals they’re all here….
On the other hand, if you’re a horsey type… fill your boots, as with cycling and walking you’ll be grinning from ear to ear…..
What about wine…I need wine, more wine..