Whole Earth Guide
Burgundy (Bourgogne) is synonymous with the wine of course but there's a lot more to discover in this region than just the wine. It consists of the Departments of Côte-d'Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne.
It's very much a region of half-timbered houses in the villages and magnificent chateaux. The cuisine is excellent cuisine being, of course, the home of boeuf bourguignon and naturally it's very much a wine region.
The additional difficulty in reaching the region means that there are f ...
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We love it here in our rural idyll: the skies are clearer and bluer - there's no pollution; the grass and trees really are greener; and because there's no light pollution the night sky is very dark an...more
You've probably heard of Chantilly from the song Chantilly Lace and they've been producing the lace since the 17th century although the silk laces weren't introduced until the 18th and the colours unt...more
Montpellier isn't a touristy city as such and usually considered more as a jumping off point for other places.
As is typical with towns in the area there's a delightful medieval quarter. The Place ...more
Our selection in County Down : Discover the legend of Saint Patrick in County Down
The later seat of the High Kings of Ulster, burial site of the patron saint and medieval capital of County Down, Downpatrick is an essential stop for those intetrested in saints, scholars and Irish Christian heritage.You must spend some time at the St Patrick Centre and learn about Patrick’s lif...more
