Editor's Choice: French Heritage
This selection highlights Burgundy’s most significant architectural and historical landmarks, ranging from the Romanesque UNESCO site of Vézelay Abbey to the influential ruins of Cluny Abbey. The region’s defensive history is reflected in the 15th-century fortress of Châteauneuf and the neo-Gothic Château de La Rochepot. The list also features Dijon Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the unique Guédelon Castle, a modern construction project utilizing authentic 13th-century building techniques. These sites offer a comprehensive look at French heritage through centuries of religious and military evolution.
A Dijon Cathedral
Dijon Cathedral, or the Cathedral of Saint Benignus of Dijon, is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Dijon, Burgundy, France,…
B Vézelay Abbey
Vézelay Abbey is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the east-central French department of Yonne.
C Château de Châteauneuf
The Château de Châteauneuf, also known as the Château de Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, is a 15th-century fortress in the commune of Châteauneuf,…
D Guédelon Castle
Guédelon Castle is a castle currently under construction near Treigny, France.
E Cluny Abbey
Cluny Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France. It was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
F Château de La Rochepot
Château de La Rochepot is a 12th-century feudal castle of neo-Gothic-Burgundian style, rebuilt in the 15th century.
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