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The full splendour of Burgundy revealed

05-08-2008

At this time of year the full beauty of the Burgundy region of France is at its most evident. The vines are in bud! The café terraces are full. Spring has sprung in Burgundy. All those who surf the web before departing can get a climpse of the treasures in store for them in this tranquil rural paradise. Burgundy Eye (www.burgundyeye.com), the comprehensive on line guide and travel magazine in English for visitors to the Burgundy region of France covers many topics - from cheese to B&Bs.

Beaune, France - May 07, 2008 - At this time of year the full beauty of the Burgundy region of France is at its most evident. The vines are in bud! The café terraces are full. Spring has sprung in Burgundy. All those who surf the web before departing get a climpse of the treasures in store for them in this tranquil rural paradise on Burgundy Eye (www.burgundyeye.com). This comprehensive on line guide and travel magazine in English for visitors to the Burgundy region of France covers many topics - from cheese to B&Bs.

For many, the future of Burgundy’s vineyards lies in the past: http://www.burgundyeye.com/wine/back-to-the-future-in-the-vineyards. More and more winegrowers are adopting viticultural techniques last used by their great grandfathers.

The lady of the house, Nicole Ziltener, beams confident charm. http://www.burgundyeye.com/accommodation/the-influence-of-a-radiant-lady-at-the-chateau-andre-ziltener/. Her influence is to be felt throughout this bijou boutique hotel.

Dijon mustard and the gastropod Helix Pomatia are vital elements of the rich gastronomic tradition of the region: http://www.burgundyeye.com/restaurants/garlic-gastropods-and-allyl-senevol-are-key-ingredients

The Beaune International Baroque Music Festival, renowned for the reenactment of baroque operas played on old musical instruments, is considered to be the leading European festival of the baroque movement and the foremost European baroque lyrical arts festival: http://www.burgundyeye.com/attractions/the-beaune-international-baroque-music-festival

In April 2008 173,779 Burgundy-philes the world over visited Burgundy Eye (www.burgundyeye.com) and its French language sister Vision Bourgogne (www.visionbourgogne.com). Site traffic continues to exceed the editors' expectations. Visitor country of origin (both web sites) last month was: USA 17%, UK 20%, France 35%, Others 28%.

About Burgundy Eye

Burgundy Eye (www.burgundyeye.com) is the leading on line travel magazine and guide to Burgundy in France. It covers wines, accommodation, restaurants, attractions and activities. Irishman David Cogan dreamed of bringing quality journalism and 21st-century internet technology to the idyllic tourist region of Burgundy. He and his Burgundy-born wife Laurence created an internet travel magazine and guide with nearly 7000 pages of information for visitors to the area. Driven by a real passion for the Burgundy region they have compiled a unique guide to the region. Operated by Nabu Media Ltd, the guide provides honest, in-depth reviews. 7000 directory entries on the website are open for review by visitors and residents. The French language version of the guide is called Vision Bourgogne (www.visionbourgogne.com).


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