Capital / prefecture: Dijon (also the capital of the entire Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region).
Name origin: "Côte-d'Or" literally means "Golden Slope" or "Golden Coast", referring to the golden color of the vineyards in autumn along the famous Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.
Known for: World-famous viticulture (heart of Burgundy wines, with grand crus such as Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot).
The vineyards of the Côte-d'Or have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2015.
Other highlights: Historic city of Dijon (Dukes' Palace, Gothic churches, mustard, spices).
Beaune (medieval hospital Hôtel-Dieu, wine capital).
Beautiful landscapes: hills, plateaus (Auxois), part of the Morvan, canals.
Historical heritage (Alésia, abbeys, medieval villages).
Economy: Wine, gastronomy (Burgundian cuisine), agriculture, some industry, and tourism.
In short: Côte-d'Or = Dijon + top Burgundy wines + magnificent historical and gastronomic heritage.
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