Burgundy
- States
- France
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2015
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 47.0580555556, 4.8644444444
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1425
- WH Site
- 1425
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The Climats, terroirs of Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is a historic wine-growing region shaped by centuries of viticulture. Its patchwork of small, defined vineyard plots, known as climats, reflects unique soil and climate conditions. Monks and dukes developed this landscape, building villages and stone walls around the vines. The site includes ancient cellars and chateaux tied to winemaking traditions. It showcases a living legacy of human ingenuity and nature’s influence. This cultural landscape highlights Burgundy’s global influence on wine heritage.