Burgundy - Wikipedia Its capital is Dijon Named after the Burgundians, Burgundy was historically associated with several political entities, most notably the Duchy of Burgundy, which emerged in the early Middle Ages and later became one of the most important principalities of the Kingdom of France
Burgundy | History, Culture, Geography, Map | Britannica 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
History of Burgundy - Wikipedia In time, two distinctive realms were formed, the Lower Burgundy (879) and the Upper Burgundy (888) In 933, they were united to form the Kingdom of Burgundy (Arles), that existed until 1032, when it was incorporated into the Holy Roman Empire
Visit Burgundy - Official tour guides - Visit France Explore the historic heart of France with an official tour guide and discover Burgundy : a region where vineyards, Romanesque abbeys, charming villages, and world-class cuisine come together in timeless elegance
Burgundy: a journey through Frances historic wine region and cultural . . . From the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Côte d'Or to the medieval charm of Dijon, this historic territory enchants with its rolling landscapes dotted with mustard fields and ancient villages Here, world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines emerge from centuries-old terroirs, while magnificent châteaux and abbeys tell tales of powerful dukes who once ruled these lands
Burgundy - Roman, Medieval, Renaissance | Britannica Burgundy - Roman, Medieval, Renaissance: The Burgundians were a Scandinavian people whose original homeland lay on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea, where the island of Bornholm (Burgundarholm in the Middle Ages) still bears their name