Bourgogne.
The Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe, lent their name to the land they settled in the 4th century. The burgundy wines from its vineyards are among the costliest produced in France. Recipes for dishes in the area, such as coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon, make good use of the regional wines. A popular mustard made with white wine was developed in the town of Dijon.
Cherry trees and grapes cultivated for red wines thrive in the valleys around Irancy. The castle in Chailly-sur-Armançon the 12th century castle still stands.
Our ancestors who emigrated from Bourgogne (Burgundy) are listed below. The dates reflect the year they arrived in Canada if known, otherwise it is the date of their earliest appearances in the records there:
- Jeanne Servignan (1665) of Irancy.
- Georgette Richer (1670) of Chailly-sur-Armançon.
- Marguerite Girard (1674).
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- Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Castle_of_Chailly-sur-Arman%C3%A7on_from_the_A6_highway.jpg