Burgundy is one of the most fascinating of the 22 regions in France, often labeled as the Land of fine art and living, Day to day life is to be enjoyed...but at a snail's pace.The secret is good food and wine with a dash of glorious landscape.One of the highlights of the region is cruising on the canal with a barge trip or self-drive boating holiday.
The physical boundaries of La Bourgogne begin to the south east of Paris and to the north of Lyon. It is divided into four departments, the Yonne, the Côte d'Or, the Saône et Loire and the Nievre, each department is unique in tradition, landscape and history.
One of the most important changes for Burgundy was the construction of the Burgundy Canal (Le Canal de Bourgogne). It dramtically changed the social evolution for hundreds of small villages and hamlets. The canal is a masterpiece of pre-industrial revolution technology, spanning more than 250 kilometres in length
The canal struggles to span across the region, slowly winding in smooth curves along the plains, or rising steeply with a concentration of locks which appear like staircases, before reaching the summit at Pouilly en Auxois. For almost two hundred years the waters of this man made canal have carried the weight of wooden or steel hulled barges.
The construction of the canal has changed the destiny of Burgundy, raising its status from a rural farming area to a that of a great state with navigable waterways connecting the north of Europe to the Mediterranean sea.
Today the canal retains a small float of cargo carrying vessels, but it's purpose has temporarily changed to offering vacational cruises on boats.
The Celtics, Romans, Cistercians and the powerful Burgundian Dukes sculpted the towns and villages.The feudal rule was ...
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... the worlds finest restaurants such as Bernard Loiseau, Joigny, Marc Meneau.
A rainbow of colours from the sunflowers, fields of poppies and suspended baskets full of geraniums. Each season brings a different character and range of tints which show the changing faces of nature. Spring, summer and autumn all have a unique signature, with snow drops, cherry blossom, lilac and in fall a splash of gold, yellow and red when the oak leaves of the Cote d'Or change in autumn.
The landscape is made gentle rolling hills eroded by the centuries, made of limestone and granite, covered in forest of oak, maple and pine. The rivers Saone, Yonne and Loire have smoothed the lowlands, whilst in the Morvan the hills climb to almost 700 metres above sea-level.
Many south facing slopes will be covered with vineyards, forming parallel lines and changing colours with the different seasons.
Trois-Rivieres is a place of cultural, economic, and physical diversity. Located in a country with a deep history, which is also growing into modern times, Trois-Rivieres shows its 375-year-old history by contributing to modern development. Economically, Trois-Rivieres has many resources, but the main economic resource is manufacturing which is always changing. In particular, the St. Lawrence River is connected to the three-armed delta that gave Trois-Rivieres its name. The natural vegetation is as diverse as the city as it ranges from forests to grasslands. Trois-Rivieres is small city with much to offer.
Paris is one of the oldest and prominent cities of the world. Its istory goes back to 3rd century B.C. Paris was made the capital of France in 508. Since then it became quite an important city in the eyes of the world. The city went through early developments as in the 14th century, Philippe Auguste, a great urban planner, established the walls that surround Paris and he also created the fortress of the Louvre.
...olive trees. Then go to Toulouse and enjoy all their wonderful cheese at Xavier’s and most of all you have to go to their wonderful restaurants that specialize in the famous cassoulet. While researching Languedoc and Toulouse I hope I get a chance in my life time to visit southern France to experience everything they have to offer.
People in the northern United States during the early nineteenth century wanted to rapidly industrialize and increase the amount of money they were making. The Erie Canal they believed was a great way to reduce the distance and time of shipping goods to the west. They also realized that the canal would probably increase their markets, which would mean a larger profit. The problem with all of this was how people had to destroy parts of nature in order for this to happen. Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent writer during the time, described the canal as “too rapid, unthinking advance of progress.” (57) Hawthorne and his supporters were very upset to see how forests and swamps were being destroyed and ruined in order t...
The colours used in the artwork are earthy tones with various browns, greens, yellows, blues and some violet. These colours create a sense of harmony on the...
The Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs 363 miles from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks which allows a boat to go from one level of a water to another level lower by raising the water level in one section which lets the boat move from one lock to the next. By doing this, the Erie Canal makes a once non-accessible waterway a common mean of transportation for both goods and people.
This great range is perched in between two countries of France and Spain, but the two sides do not look anything alike. On the side of Spain it is a parched area with cliffs, but the tallest peak lays at this half with a height of 3,404 m or 11,168 ft (Pyrenees). As for the other half of the mountain range that sits in France, it is a beautiful scenery that is rich in timber, pastures, and streams. In addition to this the land is always green, beautiful trees that keep the air fresh and clean, the streams that flow in and out of crevices, and last of all the magnificent waterfalls that just help magnify the beauty of the scene that is more than just breathtaking
When it opened, the Suez Canal was relatively small and narrow – only 25 feet deep, 72 feet wide at the bottom, and 200 to 300 feet wide at the surface. Due to its size, only a small number of ships navigated it in its first full year of operation. Improvements were attempted in 1876 and the canal soon grew into the one of the world’s most used waterway for shipping purposes. The Suez Canal provided safer, faster navigation to India and East Asia than navigating around South Africa and the dangerous waters of the Cape of Good Hope.
Alongside the 48th parallel, near the world’s northerly limit for viticulture, is the Champagne AOC. The Champagne only contains one AOC, while Burgundy includes over 110 AOCs. Burgundy has its AOCs spread over 8,450 hectares, equated to Champagne, who sits on 31,000 hectares with just its one AOC. “Only having one AOC for Champagne is largely driven by the commercial influence of the Grandes Marques who blend wines from throughout the Region and do not want regional & vineyard differences profiled” (Education: The Champagne).
France is most famous Wine product country in the world. It has a long history of production in the world Wine station. The origin of the wine is not in France, but after the Romans in French grape growing and wine making in France, the rapid growth of Wine production. Gradually, the wine is rooted in France each different social class. Wine is a symbol of French culture, as in France Eiffel Tower and perfume. The French remain ahead of the Wine production in the world. Here, we will find out why the French Wine is the world of fine Wine, some important Wine regions of France.
Alpine Region consists of four major areas, namely: Alps, Apennines, Pyrenees, Scandes, and the Carpathians. Geographical features such as slopes, snow pockets, wind-blasted crags, and uneven rock screens are noticeable due to the mountain-formation that occurred about 50 million years ago. Because of the steep gradient, the rugged mountain range creates different micro-climate zones and rapidly altered life zones. High altitudes of the Alpine System increase the temperature drop, making it relatively colder. The forest composition declines with the elevation and gradually give way to grasslands and scrub-lands. At the rocky summit, the vegetation is limited to only a few number of plant species that are able to tolerate harsh weather conditions. These geographical and climate changes explain why the Alpine system has a rich and a diverse ecosystem. The Alpine claims two-thirds of the plant species exist in Europe and supplies the continent with much of its freshwater resources. In the spring and summer, the major Alpine rivers Rhine and Po play a vital role in supplying freshwater for agricultural development and human consumption. The highest peak - Mont Blanc stands15,781 ft. in height on the border of France and Italy. The Brenner Pass, the Simpson Pass, the Saint Gotthard Pass, and the Great Saint Bernard Pass have made transportation possible across the rugged mountain range. The glacial deposit belts in the broad valleys of Alps provides rich soil for farming. The highly maintained diversified cultural landscape of the alley is attributed to the agricultural operations. Also, the warm summers and cool, wet winters support the cultivation of seasonal crops such as olives, citrus fruit, figs, apricots, and grapes.
- A chapter on Provence and the other southern provinces of France in a guidebook for travelers interested in the particulars of French geography.
The time that I spent in France was one of the most extraordinary elements in my life. My jaw reached the ground and my eyes popped like a lightning bolt. These reactions took place as I stepped into the beautiful landscape of this pleasant city. The elegant and sophisticated attractions were surrounded by a number of miniature homes and the streets packed with stores arranged in a linear perspective. The smell of rich coffee fumed into the air as if someone sprayed perfume to the rest of the city. It was hard to grasp the French named stores, but the wide windows gave me a full view of the luxurious interior design with beautiful furnished walls. Many people are aware of the magical and romantic happenings in Paris, however a slightly unusual yet interesting event occurred to me. An experience that I have not forgotten from this very day.
Lille is a city in the north of France. Once know as the Manchester of France, because of its old textile mills. In the 1950’s it was a big coal-mining district, but recently the mines have dried up. Lille is most famous for its textiles as well but other countries make fabrics cheaper Lille- a short brief