Côte-d’Or, Department in Burgundy, eastern France
Description
Côte-d'Or is a department in eastern France that covers the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and consists mainly of rolling hills, vineyards, and farmland. Dijon, the prefecture, sits in the northern section, while Beaune and Montbard form smaller administrative centers linked by country roads.
History
The area formed in March 1790 during the French Revolution as part of the nationwide reorganization that replaced the old provinces. Its borders followed partly the historical holdings of the Dukes of Burgundy, whose influence shaped the region during the Middle Ages.
Culture
The name comes from the golden slopes of vineyards that stretch east of Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Along these slopes sit villages where winemakers have worked for centuries, and many open their cellars to visitors who want to taste Burgundy wine on site.
Practical
Roads link small towns to larger cities, with Dijon remaining the central hub for trains and major highways. Travelers driving along the wine route should allow time for stops, as distances between villages are often short and suitable for slow exploration.
Did you know?
The small town of Saint-Jean-de-Losne on the banks of the Saône is one of the smallest municipalities in the department, while Villiers-le-Duc in the north is among the largest by area. This contrast shows the variety of settlement patterns, from compact river towns to sprawling rural communities.
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Hospices de Beaune
43.9 km
Cîteaux Abbey
37.7 km
Source of the Seine River
11.7 km
Abbey of Fontenay
41.6 km
Canal de Bourgogne
27.4 km
Autun Cathedral
66.3 km
Morvan Regional Natural Park
57.6 km
Vix grave
58.3 km
Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
18.9 km
Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
18.9 km
Dijon-Prenois
7.9 km
Forêts National Park
53.8 km
Lycée militaire in Autun
65.5 km
Dijon Cathedral
18.5 km
Château de la Rochepot
52.2 km
Well of Moses
17.4 km
Château de Bussy-Rabutin
28.3 km
Château de Maulnes
70.2 km
Zénith de Dijon
18.3 km
Château d'Ancy-le-Franc
64.2 km
Château de Sully
52.7 km
Corton
38.3 km
Château de Varennes
61.1 km
Pyramid of Couhard
65.7 km
Château de Tanlay
73.9 km
Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune
39.5 km
Kir Lake
15.9 km
Palais des Ducs et États de Bourgogne
18.9 km
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