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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.