Bourgogne (Burgundy) Region

Bourgogne (Burgundy) is famous for its cuisine and its wine. It has a number of interesting cities such as Dijon, famous for its mustard.

Auxerre is known for its local wines including Chablis, Saint-Bris-le Vineux, and Irancy. The city has a Gothic cathedral, St. Etienne.

The hub of the wine business in France is Beaune. It is in the area around the Cote de Beaune which is known for its Burgundy wines. An annual wine sale is organized by the Hospices de Beaune.

The term Dijon Mustard designates a method for the making of a strong mustard. The city of Dijon is known for its mustard. The shops feature exotic or unusually-flavored mustards.

There are a large number of churches and cathedrals in the city and museums including one dedicated to mustard and steak. The International Gastronomic Fair is held here each year. The city hosts the international flower show Florissimo every three years. During the summer, there are live musical groups playing on the street corners throughout the city.

There are many superb vineyards producing wines such as Vosne-Romaner and Gervrey-Chambertin. It is also known for "Kir," a black currant liqueur.

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