BourgogneFrancheComté

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is an administrative region of France located in the eastern part of the country. It was established on 1 January 2016 through the merger of the former regions of Burgundy (Bourgogne) and Franche-Comté as part of a nationwide territorial reform. The regional capital and seat of government is Dijon.

The region covers about 47,800 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 2.8 million people. It is divided into eight departments: Côte-d'Or, Doubs, Jura, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire, Yonne, Haute-Saône, and Territoire de Belfort. Its geography ranges from the Burgundy wine country in the west to the Jura mountains and eastern foothills, with Switzerland forming part of its eastern border.

Economy and culture in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté reflect both its wine heritage and its industrial history. The Burgundy wine regions produce well-known red and white wines, while the Jura offers distinct wines and landscapes. Agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing are important sectors, with notable activity around Montbéliard and Besançon. Cultural attractions include historic towns such as Dijon and Beaune, alpine and forest scenery in the Jura and Morvan regions, and sites like Fontenay Abbey in Côte-d'Or, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Administration of the region is led by a regional council elected for six-year terms, which oversees economic development, transportation, education, and regional planning. The region cooperates with the national government through its prefecture system, and its major urban centers serve as hubs for transport, culture, and services.