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Where are the Nivernais and Langres plateaus located 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 the historical region of Burgundy, the Nivernais and Langres plateaus are part of a series of Jurassic-origin plateaus that stretch in a broad arc across the landscape.1

Geographically, the Nivernais Plateau is located in the west, while the Langres Plateau is situated in the east. Together, these plateaus form a boundary that surrounds the crystalline uplands of the Morvan and Charolais regions.1