Travel to Burgundy and the French Countryside – Episode 114

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Steiner of the Americans in France website about life in the French Countryside and about a visit to Burgundy in particular. Learn about the culture, food, farming, wines, and history of this beautiful region.


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Show Notes

Americans in France
Attractions in Southern Burgundy
Dijon
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain (Where Chocolat was filmed)
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
Flavigny Abbey
Jeff’s in-laws B&B
Villages of Burgundy (with maps)
Wineries of Burgundy (including Domaine de l’ Echelette)
Last Flight of a WWII B-26
Bouef Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)
Colza Fields

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Community

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Chris Christensen

by Chris Christensen

Chris Christensen is the creator of the Amateur Traveler blog and podcast. He has been a travel creator since 2005 and has won awards including being named the "Best Independent Travel Journalist" by Travel+Leisure Magazine.

3 Responses to “Travel to Burgundy and the French Countryside – Episode 114”

Pam Elson

Says:

I’ver just been enjoying Jeff’s interview. Your readers might also like to look at http://www.burgundytoday.com, an information site about the region telling you more about what’s on, where to go, where to stay…

chris2x

Says:

Thanks Pam, we will check it out.

Steve

Says:

That is a good interview with Jeff Steiner. There is another huge website on Burgundy and relating to tourism http://www.burgundyeye.com

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