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Where are Charolais cattle raised in Burgundy?

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Map of France highlighting the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region in white at the center-east of the country, with major cities such as Dijon, Nevers, Auxerre, and Macon labeled. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, are also shown. An inset map in the upper left corner shows the location of Burgundy within France. — Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne), historical region of France.

In Burgundy, Charolais cattle are raised in the upland areas of the Nièvre département and the western part of Saône-et-Loire. This region, specifically the area around Charolles, is noted as the point of origin for the breed.12