Viticulture and winemaking have been part and parcel of civilisation for many centuries.
Wine is not only an age-old reflection of culture, life style, and conviviality, but also the noblest of drinks and the product which most links us to its terroir (or geographical origin) and the people who make it. Chassagne-Montrachet is a very privileged appellation where winegrowers are duty-bound to do their very best. The Domaine Jean-Noël Gagna...
Burgundy is one of the larger regions in Europe. Situated between the Paris Basin and the Saône Valley, and between northern Europe and the Mediterranean, Burgundy consists of four départements: the Yonne, the Nièvre, the Côte d'Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Burgundy is a diverse region, which rich and varied natural splendours. From the Morvan massif to the Bresse plains, the vine-covered Côte d'Or to the Auxois prairies, the Langres plateau to ...
An Important Religious Heritage
Two important religious orders were established in Burgundy in the Middle Ages: the Order of Saint Benedict in Cluny in the 10th century, followed by the order of Saint Bernard in Cîteaux. A number of abbeys and priories gave the region a widespread spiritual influence, which lasts to this day.
Taizé and Paray-le-Monial are visited by thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year who come to appreciate these...
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