We are a small group of editors with a lasting affection for Burgundy. Over the years, we have spent time travelling across the region, staying in its towns, walking through its countryside, and paying attention to how history, food, and daily life fit together. This website grew from those experiences and from a wish to share clear, carefully written articles with people planning a visit, as well as readers who want to understand Burgundy in a more grounded way.
We write with the belief that a place makes more sense when its stories, landscapes, and traditions are seen together. That belief guides everything we publish here.
Who This Site Is For
This site is written for travellers preparing a trip to Burgundy and for general readers with an interest in regional culture. It suits independent visitors who prefer practical information supported by context rather than surface level summaries. It is also for readers who enjoy learning about places before they arrive, or even from afar.
What You Will Find Here
The site is organised into a small number of clear sections. Each section focuses on a different part of how people experience Burgundy.
Places
Articles on historic sites, abbeys, châteaux, museums, archaeological locations, and cultural landmarks. Each piece explains why these places matter and how they fit into the wider story of the region.
Towns
Guides to Burgundy’s towns and villages that look at history, setting, and local character. These articles focus on what visitors are likely to notice when spending time in each place.
Wine & Food
Coverage of wine culture, regional dishes, ingredients, markets, and food traditions. The focus stays on context and everyday understanding rather than specialist language.
Nature & Landscape
Features on rivers, forests, wildlife, climate, and geography. These articles show how the natural landscape influences settlement, travel, and daily life.
Things To Do
Practical ideas for activities and experiences, including walking, cycling, driving routes, wine related outings, and other ways to spend time in the region.
Where To Stay
Overviews of different types of accommodation, from guesthouses and auberges to château stays and river barges. The aim is to help visitors choose options that suit their style of travel.
Plan Your Trip
Travel planning articles that cover transport, timing, itineraries, maps, and general advice. These guides help visitors organise a visit with clarity and confidence.
Our Editorial Approach
We write with care and intention. Each article is researched thoroughly, using historical sources, local knowledge, and direct observation whenever possible. We focus on explaining why places, traditions, and landscapes are important, not just describing what they are.
We handle history and legend with attention and balance. When stories, folklore, or long held beliefs form part of local tradition, we present them clearly as tradition. We take care not to blur the line between documented history and cultural storytelling. This allows readers to appreciate both the factual past and the traditions that continue to shape how Burgundy is understood today.
Our travel content aims to inform rather than persuade. Practical guidance reflects suitability, setting, and experience. It does not exist to promote specific services. We want readers to understand Burgundy on their own terms and plan visits that feel thoughtful and well considered.
Get in Touch
We welcome thoughtful feedback from readers. If you have a question, notice an error, or would like to suggest a topic we have not yet covered, you are welcome to contact us through the site.
We also appreciate hearing from readers who have spent time in Burgundy and wish to share observations that could improve our coverage. While we may not reply to every message individually, we read all correspondence and value the time people take to write to us.
