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Aerial view of the city of Dijon in Burgundy, France (© Maison de La France/R-Cast)
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Burgundy Travel Guide
Castles rising from vineyards and medieval churches mark the landscape of Burgundy, the land of the good life for those who savor fine cuisine and wine in historic settings. Burgundy was once an independent province; its Valois dukes spread their might across Europe from 1363 to 1477. In preserving its independence, Burgundy weathered many struggles, notably under Charles the Bold, always in conflict with Louis XI. When Charles died in 1477, Louis annexed the duchy. Burgundy later suffered more upheaval, including much damage to its cities during the Franco-Spanish wars that began in 1636. Peace finally held in 1678.
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Place St-Louis
Autun, France Description: On the highest point in Autun, the cathedral was built in 1120 to house the relics of St.... Read More Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Rue de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Beaune, France Description: One of the town's most visible antique buildings is the Hôtel-Dieu. It thrived during... Read More Musée des Beaux-Arts
In the Palais des Ducs et des Etats de Bourgogne, cour de Bar
Dijon, France Description: The part of the old palace that you can visit contains one of France's oldest and richest... Read More advertisement
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