Burgundy’s
other liquid
Water dominates, for here are some of the great
rivers of France. In fact, Burgundy has been
called the water table of France. The Yonne
flows north to join the Seine which starts its life just to
the
north of Dijon. The mighty Loire flows along Burgundy’s
western border and to the east the equally impressive Saône
flows south.
Local author Henri Vincenot suggested that
for every six drops of rain that drop on Burgundy, two
finish up in the Atlantic, two in the Mediterranean and
two in the English Channel. This, in his opinion, made
Burgundy the ‘roof of the western world’. Perhaps, this was
somewhat of an overstatement but, nevertheless, is an
indication of the link between the region and water.
All of these mighty rivers are interconnected by a
marvelous canal system providing a network of navigable
waterways which nowadays can be enjoyed for all forms of
holiday activities.
Self-hiring boating the canals in Burgundy
Indeed, just following these canals on a
map gives an impression of the skill, foresight and sheer
effort that was necessary in the development of Burgundy’s
industrial past and transportation system.
Rafting the white water rivers in Burgundy
But, more
impressive in today’s world, is the way this
system has been maintained to make it
accessible for everybody to enjoy either on or
beside the water. credits
: Burgundy
Tourist Board
France Regions Burgundy
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