Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Administrative region in eastern France
Description
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is an administrative region in eastern France that brings together eight departments between vineyards and mountain ranges. The territory stretches from the vine-covered slopes of Burgundy to the forested heights of the Jura, linking contrasting landscapes.
History
The two former regions of Burgundy and Franche-Comté were merged on January 1, 2016, through a territorial reform. This reorganization brought together historically separate territories into a single administrative unit.
Culture
Local administration operates from two centers: the government quarter sits in Dijon, while the parliamentary building has its seat in Besançon. Visitors can see the different administrative buildings in both cities and experience two regional capitals with distinct identities.
Practical
Major cities like Dijon and Besançon can be reached by train from Paris in a few hours. Smaller towns are often easier to explore by car, as the regional rail network between centers is less dense.
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The area holds more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other French region, including Fontenay Abbey and the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans. This density of heritage sites reflects the long history and craft traditions of both former regions.
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Burgundy-Franche-Comté encompasses a varied heritage that spans several millennia. The region houses prehistoric sites such as the Roche de Solutré, monasteries founded as early as the 6th century like Baume Abbey, as well as medieval fortresses and Renaissance homes. Natural formations include the...
Lake Geneva
96.2 km
Guédelon Castle
219 km
Cluny Abbey
136.3 km
Nigloland
155.4 km
University of Geneva
115.6 km
Chillon Castle
114.6 km
Jet d'Eau
114.7 km
Palace of Nations
112.5 km
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
220.4 km
Hospices de Beaune
92.4 km
Vézelay Abbey
173 km
Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
28.7 km
Lion of Belfort
78.1 km
Notre Dame du Haut
69.4 km
Cîteaux Abbey
70.8 km
Source of the Seine River
102 km
Creux du Van
63.2 km
Bibracte
154 km
Planche des Belles Filles
82.3 km
Château de Saint-Fargeau
226.3 km
Villa Diodati
113.5 km
Lac de Vouglans
85.5 km
Lac d'Orient
171.2 km
FIBA Hall of Fame
105 km
Broken Chair
112.9 km
Grand Ballon
110.1 km
Rock of Solutré
143.6 km
Abbey of Fontenay
130.6 km
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