Burgundy Canal
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Canalside
Accommodation
Exploring
Activities
Various photos of the local animals
- Travel back in time and view old postcards of the canal.
- The tunnel of Pouilly en Auxois
- Tour of the reservoirs.
- Animals and wildlife
You will encounter many different animals along the canal (none of them dangerous). With the dense forest and vast river plains there are many type of wildlife from wild boar to deer. There are also other animals which have adpated to the existance of the canal and resevoirs such as the grey Heron. As farming is still very important for the region you will also see the famous white cattle.
 Dairy cattle coming home in the village of Chateauneuf |
 Donkeys are still a common sight, although no longer used for farm work. |
Geese in flight at the port of Dijon |
Very large and heavy Charolais bulls eating winter hay. |
A goat and kid beside a lock house |
The famous Escargot are snails and one of the most well known dishes from Burgundy. |