🍷 The Climats, terroirs of Burgundy — The historic centre of Dijon
UNESCO World Heritage wine landscape and medieval capital
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2015
- Over 1,200 precisely delimited vineyard parcels (Climats) across Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune
- Medieval and Renaissance architecture from 12th–18th centuries; Dijon capital of Burgundy wine trade
- Self-guided Owl's Trail through historic center; museums include Musée des Beaux-Arts and Château du Clos de Vougeot
The Climats, terroirs of Burgundy is a cultural landscape recognized for its exceptional expression of winemaking heritage and the terroir concept. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015, the site encompasses over 1,200 precisely delimited vineyard parcels on the slopes of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, historic wine-producing villages, and the medieval and Renaissance architecture of Dijon, the regional capital. This living landscape testifies to two millennia of continuous ...