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. |
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Geese in flight at the port of Dijon
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Very large and heavy Charolais bulls eating winter hay.
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A goat and kid beside a lock house
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The famous Escargot are snails and one of the most well known
dishes from Burgundy.
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