Medieval murder and turbulent history of Burgundy’s Semur-en-Auxois Stone walls, towers and sculpture tell the tale of this monastic town if you know where to look
French sparkling wines to rival Champagne on price and taste Why not opt for a Crémant this Christmas? We talk to a fizz producer in Burgundy about making wine for savvy consumers
‘Wine for people in love’: Exploring France’s two most romantic towns The villages are famous for their names - and especially popular with couples on Valentine’s Day
news Burgundy wine map redraw plan sparks anger A report from experts from France’s Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité, INAO which recommends the official wine map for Burgundy be redrawn, has provoked outrage from part of the wine world.
Burgundy rules in French architecture’s game of stones The beauty of a building often stems from the material used to build it and Pierre de Bourgogne limestone is a classic example.
Sowing the seeds of a French mustard boom Mustard is the ultimate French condiment. Connexion reports on the only French moutarde maker to grow its own seeds
Doyen des poilus went off to First World War at 76 The statue in Auxerre town centre honours a simple soldat but an unusual man – Charles Surugue, the oldest French soldier in the First World War.