FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Burgundy - Caught on Camera

In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impact

In Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into a highway project. This initiative sought to assess the safety and efficiency of using recycled materials in roadwork. Over two years of observation, the highway demonstrated commendable structural integrity with…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

From coq au vin to rice pudding: three comforting autumn recipes worth staying in for

From a rich, wine-soaked coq au vin to a savoury Provençal pizza and a gloriously comforting rice pudding, Suffolk baker Alice Norman shares three recipes worth making a night of as the evenings draw in, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Meghan’s £112 chocolates are only the start – why advent calendars have lost the plot

LET’S UNPACK THAT: From £112 chocolates, £175 cheese and £860 Burgundy, we haven’t even had Halloween or Guy Fawkes’ Night and people are already ordering ‘must-have’ advent calendars. Hannah Twiggs looks at how a simple pleasure turned into an extravagant indulgence

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Amandaland's Lucy Punch wears a £65 Charles & Keith burgundy bag that looks seriously high-end

Shop it whilst it's in stock

Woman & Home · May 19

A record has been broken for the most expensive bottle of wine sold

A historic 1945 Burgundy from one of France’s most prestigious vineyards has set a new auction record

Evening Standard · Apr 2

From Camembert to Gabietou: New tour lets you sample 100 of France’s most iconic cheeses

This 11-day tour allows fromage fans to experience the best of France’s cheese and wine regions like Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Burgundy.

Euronews · Apr 2

Belmond’s newest luxury boat hotel to set sail in Burgundy this summer

Guests on board Marguerite, A Belmond Boat can head for wine tastings, art tours and mustard-making classes.

Euronews · Mar 18

Why France Remains a Leader in Luxury Travel

France’s position in luxury travel is built on long-established heritage, carefully developed infrastructure, and globally recognised cultural industries. Across the country, historic cities, vineyard landscapes, alpine resorts, and coastal destinations operate within systems that preserve quality while supporting international visitors at scale.

inkl · Mar 5

Garden Diaries: A Journey from the Arizona Desert to Rural Burgundy – How Kendall Smith-Franchini Grew an Idyllic Cookery School and Kitchen Garden Retreat in the French Countryside

The Cook's Atelier in Beaune, France, is a cookery school with a hearty helping of soul in the form of its potager garden

Homes & Gardens · Dec 30, 2025

Seven under-the-radar wine regions for moreish pours

You've done Bordeaux and Burgundy. Next, try under-explored Primorska or Kakheti

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025