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Colors of Burgundy - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Dijon cathedral The cultural calendar of Bourgogne is full of various holidays. We can say without a doubt that there celebration on every event. Many amazing festivals are devoted to grapes; one of them called Fleurs de vigne takes place in Auxerre in May. As you may guess, the event would be incomplete without tasting of local wines accompanied by live music and entertainment events.
Cuisine of Burgundy for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
The culinary heritage of Bourgogne will impress even the most discerning gourmets and connoisseurs of French cuisine. In addition to unique wine treasures, national cuisine features an … Open
Gourmets would enjoy visit to Soulier that has remained a permanent venue of the gastronomic festival Saulieu en Cote-d'Or. Most of the activities take place in Journees gourmandes, where the best local producers represent their goods. The main condition for participation in the festival is the high quality of products. Festival participants will have an opportunity to taste great dairy products, meats and, of course, real Burgundy wines.
Travelers that are fond of noisy social events would find interesting to visit the town of Chalon-sur-Saone. The colorful festival of street culture, Chalon dans la Rue, is held there in the second half of July. In the last few years it has gained status of a major international event. The festival is attended by street performers and artists, musicians and acrobats. You could watch spectacular performances right on city streets. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Burgundy - 'must visit' points of interest
There are many projects of global significance among cultural and historical attractions of Bourgogne. The Basilica of St Magdalene is situated in Vezelay; it is the unique religious … Open
In November, Bourgogne is visited by a huge number of music lovers; they are attracted by Nevers D'Jazz Festival. It features open-air concerts making the event even more soulful and romantic. World Sacred Music Festival is another unusual musical event. The permanent venue for the festival is Dijon; this unusual event may seem boring only at first glance.
The charming historic town of Beaune is the venue of International d'Opera Baroque Festival. This holiday is memorable due to its unique historic atmosphere; all concerts are held in the courtyard of the old hospital. This is just a small part of those amazing holidays, in which guests of Bourgogne can take part.
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Unique landmarks in Burgundy and around

Chateau de Chateauneuf

From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Check on the map:   Distance from Burgundy center - 26.6 km.
The ancient Château de Châteauneuf is located in the commune of the same name in France. It was built in the 12th century. The first major reconstruction of the fortress took place in the 15th century. It has remained almost unchanged since then. The historical monument is located in the valley of the Burgundy Canal in an incredibly beautiful area. A rocky outcrop was chosen as the site of the castle. Its height is 475 meters. Château de Châteauneuf is almost a thousand years old. But it never ceases to amaze with its unapproachable appearance and impressive scale. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Burgundy

Dijon
Tourists can try all these and many other interesting dishes during Foire Internationale et Gastronomique. This event starts at the end of October and lasts until mid-November in Parc Des Expositions Et Congrès. At the fair, attendees can not only try local dishes ... Open »
Nevers
Throughout the year, many festivals dedicated to wine-making traditions are celebrated in Nevers. They are usually held in early autumn when everyone can try special varieties of young wine and join lush festivities. Wine-related festivals are all distinguished by a ... Open »
Besancon
New Year remains one of the most popular holidays in the region. There are always festive activities on the New Year’s Eve. People gather, sing songs, and party together, celebrating two holidays – the New Year Day and le Réveillon de Saint-Sylvestre. The latter ... Open »
Lyon
Surprises await guests of the festival at every step. For example, figures of exotic animals can be found strolling stately in one of city's malls; theaters and museums are transformed into huge gaming machines; all historical sights are changing their appearance ... Open »
Geneva
In local schools children learn all of these languages, but, as a rule, they can usually speak well only one of them. Local people are very religious, according to statistics, less than 5% of citizens do not adhere to any religion. The remaining 95% regularly attend ... Open »
Lausanne
The main feature of the city festival is the absence entrance tickets for entertaining events as all of them are absolutely free. The major part of the concerts and performances is held in the old town part where the stages and platforms for artists are mounted. To ... Open »
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