Burgundy also known as Bourgogne is a region in the east of France that is made up of four departments: Yonne, Côte-d'Or, Nièvre and Saône-et-Loire. Famous for its cuisine, vineyards and wines of the same name it also produces Chablis, Mâcon & Beaujolais. To the west of the region lies the Morvan mountain range.

Burgundy's climate is one of cold dry winters and warm summers with ample rain - perfect for growing grapes.

Main towns include Dijon in the Côte-d'Or department which is also the capital of Burgundy. Dijon is a pretty medieval town filled with half timber framed buildings and is famous for its mustard.

Beaune also in the Côte-d'Or department is worth visiting just to see its fabulous Hospices de Beaune, the hospices were built in 1443 are now a museum. Their roofs are made up of a geometric pattern of coloured tiles.

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