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Kingswick House, Kingswick Drive, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7BH, UK
World-renowned vineyard, Gastronomic delights and diverse landscapes, Bourgogne is the "Creme de la Creme" of places to live in France.
Bourgogne - At a Glance
Capital - Dijon.
Sea - Not applicable but lots of rivers.
Countryside - Vineyards, Morvan Natural Park.
Not easy to access, Bourgogne has never been popular with foreign property market. However properties are expensive with all Parisians buying second homes in Dijon area.
Population - 1.6 million.
Activities - Walking, Fishing, Golf, Climbing.
Renowned for - Wine, Mustard, Gastronomy, Beef, Snails, Romanesque art (Vezelay, Cluny), Chateaux.
Climate - Short cold and dry winter, long hot summer.
Ferry Ports
1. Calais
572 km from Calais (approximately 5 hours)
Airports - Dijon.
Airlines flying to Bourgogne - Air France
Tourist board website - www.crt-bourgogne.fr