Sur la route de Dijon is a military march originating in Burgundy in the 17th or 18th century that became very popular in France in the 19th century.The ... Read more!
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Sur la route de Dijon is a military march originating in Burgundy in the 17th or 18th century that became very popular in France in the 19th century.The ... Read more!
In 2022, the Territoire de Belfort celebrates its 100th birthday. This is an opportunity to take a look at the strange destiny of the smallest French department (outside ... Read more!
Is it necessary to present Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy and a Mecca of French gastronomy? The prefecture of the Côte d’Or offers visitors a rich and ... Read more!
It is said that Burgundy is like a snail. It will not reveal anything to the hurried tourists who rush through the region without taking the time to ... Read more!
The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy in a picturesque setting. The village, which is part of the association Les Plus Beaux ... Read more!
Have you heard of Meursault in Burgundy? Although we certainly had before, we couldn’t have anticipated what it would really look or feel like to spend a week ... Read more!
There is no longer any need to prove the reputation of Dijon gastronomy. This is what we picked up in our recent stay in the capital of Burgundy. A ... Read more!
The Lion of Belfort is a monumental statue by Auguste Bartholdi situated against the cliff underneath the castle of Belfort. It symbolises the heroic resistance of the French army besieged in Belfort during ... Read more!
On the 4th July the city of Dijon in Burgundy received great news when it was revealed that its historic centre was granted World Heritage status by Unesco. ... Read more!
The small village of Lods is situated in the département of Doubs in Franche-Comté. Listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, the enviable site of Lods has ... Read more!
With a bit of research we found out the names of the first soldiers who fell during the First World War. When World War I started exactly 100 ... Read more!
Burgundy (in French “Bourgogne”) enjoys a rich and varied heritage which is testified by 2000 classified historical sites (including 820 churches). The region covers 101 AOC wines and ... Read more!
You may know Dijon for its mustard, gastronomy, history, and monuments… but did you know that the capital of Burgundy puts on its most beautiful festive clothes for ... Read more!
Every year during Advent, the German-style Montbéliard Christmas market is held to the delight of the young people of the town. Since its first edition in 1986, the Christmas ... Read more!
Morbier – a washed rind cheese from the Franche-Comté region. Morbier is a raw cow’s milk cheese made from uncooked pressed scalded curds. The fat content is at ... Read more!
Epoisses, a cow’s milk cheese from Burgundy. Epoisses is a full-cream cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte and a washed rind. The fat content is at least ... Read more!
Comté, a cow’s milk and hard cheese from the Franche-Comté region. Comté is a cow’s milk cheese made from pressed scalded curds with a golden-yellow to brown firm ... Read more!
Christmas markets in France are small villages made up of little stalls made of wood (called chalets). They are usually located in the main square or street of a town. ... Read more!
If you visit Franche-Comté or Alsace, the town of Belfort, with its history and massive fortifications, makes an ideal day trip. The town takes pride in giving France ... Read more!
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