Côte-d'Or

Côte-d'Or is a department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in the heart of Burgundy, rich in history and heritage. It is known for its Romanesque and Gothic art, and its cuisine and lifestyle. == Cities == 1 Dijon — capital of the region, former power-base of the Dukes of Burgundy, loaded with history in each corner of its downtown streets 2 Aiserey — small commune with a castle 3 Beaune — capital of the Dukes of Burgundy after Dijon, a well-to-do city that features the beautiful Hôtel-Dieu with the Polyptych of the Apocalypse by Rogier van der Weyden 4 Châtillon-sur-Seine — known for its 12th-century churches, flowers and the beauty of the surrounding area 5 Époisses — a small village, best known for its cheese; it also has its own château 6 Saulieu — a small town that features the Gothic Saint-Andoche Basilica 7 Semur-en-Auxois — a walled medieval town in the heart of the Côte-d'Or, on the banks of the Armançon, which has a striking skyline and a beautiful collegiate church == Other destinations == 1 Forêts National Park – France's newest national park (since 2021), and the first in lowland forests == Understand == Côte-d'Or is located at a European crossroads. A welcoming land and a centre of influence thanks to the most diverse civilisations and populations that have lived there. It is railway and road hub where Roman roads and trade routes intersected. The Côte-d'Or owes its name to the colour that, in autumn, sets the vines planted on its hillsides ablaze. It is famous for the exceptional character of its wines. == Get in == The Côte-d'Or is well served by rail with 3 TGV station: Montbard (1 hour from Paris), Dijon, and Beaune Motorways provide direct access from Lille, Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Besançon, Nancy, Mulhouse, Strasbourg, the Alps, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain, etc. == Get around == == See == In Dijon, the highlights are Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy-Museum of Fine Arts, the churches of Notre-Dame and Saint-Michel, the Saint-Bénigne Cathedral, the Archaeological Museum, and the Museum of Burgundian Life and Sacred Art. Visitors come to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu-hospices de Beaune, the Notre-Dame collegiate church, the Hôtel de la Rochepot, its Museum of Fine Arts, and its rampart circuit. Fontenay Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Marmagne. The Notre-Dame de Cîteaux abbey is the cradle of the Cistercian order. The department has many medieval chateaux. == Do == The annual Dijon-Auxonne-Dijon cycle race has been held since 1899, making it the oldest amateur event still held in France. == Eat == == Drink == == Stay safe == == Go next ==