Land of identity,
Côte d’Or combines in one region all the charms of
France. Come and benefit from its rich heritage and gastronomy, visit its cathedrals, its museums and its wine cellars at any time of the year! You will discover in
Beaune France’s medieval past, in the middle of
Bourgogne. The history of the city is engraved in its 15th century fortifications and its hospices founded in 1443 and still very well preserved. This place will be your point of departure for walks in the countryside and for the discovery of Bourgogne’s wide
wine-producing areas. You will be able to cycle through
Corton and
Corton-Charlemagne’s wine vintages and will appreciate riding through vineyards on a road going from Beaune to
Santenay, specially created for cycling. This little escapade will definitely entice you to savor Bourgogne’s great cooks’ specialties, like the famous
casserole of beef.
The Côte d’Or architectural heritage of churches and castles will bewilder you. It seems that the
Marquise of Sévigné’s personnality still lives in her
Bourbilly Castle and the
Saint-Seine-l’Abbaye gothic abbey amazes visitors by its architectural perfection. At last, the
Citeaux abbey, historical center of the
Cistercian order, entices you to spiritual contemplation. Côte d’Or is a wealthy region which offers many possibilities of housing. You will be welcomed in bed-and- breakfast, will enjoy a deserved rest in a “Gîte de France” or will chose a
seasonal rental.