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Côte-d'Or
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This is wine country, home to Burgundy wines, the Route des Grands Crus and its "capital", Beaune. Beyond oenological tourism, Côte-d'Or also offers numerous historical stops with its Cistercian abbeys, more or less medieval castles, and several towns or villages of interest for their architecture. Finally, you can also enjoy the landscapes and trails of the Morvan or, in a different style, the Canal de Bourgogne, developed for walking and river cruising.
Overview
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: department.
- Localisation:
- Code département: 21.
- Départements limitrophes:
- Préfecture: Dijon.
- Sous-préfectures: Beaune, Montbard.
- Nombre de communes: 704.
- Population: 532,901 inhabitants (2019).
- Superficie: 8,763 km².
- Densité: 61 inhabitants/km².
- Point le plus haut: Mont de Gien (723 m).
- Point le plus bas: Chivres (174 m).
- Littoral: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Intérêts (rated ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /
- Site internet: http://www.cotedor-tourisme.com
History of Côte-d'Or
Geography and Environment
Culture and Economy
What to See in Côte-d'Or
This is wine country, home to Burgundy wines, the Grand Crus Route and its "capital", Beaune, which is well worth a visit. Beyond oenological tourism, Côte-d'Or also offers numerous historical stops with its Cistercian abbeys (Cîteaux, Fontenay...), more or less medieval castles (including the Château de la Rochepot), and several towns or villages of interest for their architecture (Dijon’s old centre, Flavigny, Semur...). Finally, you can also enjoy the landscapes and trails of the Morvan or, in a different style, the Burgundy Canal, developed for walking and river cruising.
What to Do in Côte-d'Or
Climate and Weather
Côte-d'Or has a continental climate. Summers can be quite hot and dry, while winters tend to be cold and damp with snowfall. The département is also fairly rainy (with possible heavy storms), and the annual temperature range is one of the most pronounced in France.