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| − | '''Burgundy''' (Fr: ''Bourgogne'') is a region of west-central [[France]] noted for its vineyards and wine production. The Duchy of Burgundy, formerly independent, became part of the French kingdom in 1477, and the Free County of Burgundy (Franche | + | '''Burgundy''' (Fr: ''Bourgogne'') is a region of west-central [[France]] noted for its vineyards and wine production. The Duchy of Burgundy, formerly independent, became part of the French kingdom in 1477, and the Free County of Burgundy (Franche-Comté) was only annexed in 1678. |
The chief city of Burgundy is [[Dijon]], famed for the production of [[mustard]]. | The chief city of Burgundy is [[Dijon]], famed for the production of [[mustard]]. | ||
[[Category:French Regions]] | [[Category:French Regions]] | ||
Revision as of 14:47, July 14, 2016
Burgundy (Fr: Bourgogne) is a region of west-central France noted for its vineyards and wine production. The Duchy of Burgundy, formerly independent, became part of the French kingdom in 1477, and the Free County of Burgundy (Franche-Comté) was only annexed in 1678.
The chief city of Burgundy is Dijon, famed for the production of mustard.