Wine connoisseurs will surely find themselves drawn to this province between Paris and
Lyon, and a drive through the various estates reveal a clutch of the countryís most heralded labels. Yet thereís more to the ëart of fine livingí than acclaimed reds and whites. This sentiment goes back to the medieval dukedom of Burgundy, for many years wealthier and more powerful than its rival kingdom of France and its riches continue to beguile. Burgundyís treasure trove of Romanesque churches, monasteries and abbeys is unrivalled by any other province.
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Imposing castles and inviting medieval villages also perch on rounded hills, while decorative tiles in eye-catching geometric designs adorn many a rooftop. Nature adds its own dash of colour. Peaceful landscapes are daubed through the seasons, whether in delicate cherry blossom, summery poppies and sunflowers or golden autumnal foliage, while the central Morvan national park is a more rugged mix of forests, gorges and lakes. And you simply cannot ignore the hearty cuisine on offer, especially those signature wine-based sauces, admired and envied across France.
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