If you are a wine lover and love to travel around the world to sample a variety of wines produced in its traditional roots, you will never leave Burgundy out as the place is considered by most travelers as one of the greatest places to look for wine. But this is not the only reason why you should visit Burgundy since the place is filled with spectacular Romanesque abbeys that it will render your feet too weak to walk anymore although there are times when you cannot feel your tiredness because of the happiness that you feel when you look at what the place has to offer. Although the place hardly can be considered beautiful but you cannot deny the beauty the place is filled with. You can see villages that will take you back to the middle ages, areas filled with wild shrubs and trees or anything you can conjure up with greenery and the stellar vineyards which are all need to be served and savored. The sights of Burgundy will take you to partake in its mellow splendor with such places as Cluny, Auxerre, Sens and Vézelay, and not leaving to mention the famous Dijon mustard produced here known throughout the world.
But enough of the superlatives and focus more on what other things that you should look forward to when you visit Burgundy.
- Of course, winery and vineyards always top the list of reasons why you should go to Burgundy. There are a number of vineyards here that has reached the top list of the best of the world so before you go at random places, visit Close de Vougeot first and try to get the feel of its terroir.
- Because Burgundy is located in Europe, you get to expect a lot of wondrous architecture and the place is no stranger for that. The place is where you can find a concentration of various Romanesque churches that will leave you gaping and your knees weakening from staring up high; the Basilique of Vézelay should be included in your must visit list as this is the greatest sculptures that is dated back in the twelfth century.
Familiar of Dijon? You must have read it in a mustard package. In Burgundy it is a city filled with polished storefronts and colorful banners right along the narrow streets that dates back in the medieval era. It is also where you can find the best street fair.