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Burgundy - History of Burgundy

Where was the early Burgundian kingdom centered in the 5th century?

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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 early 5th century, the Burgundian kingdom was established on the west bank of the Rhine River. As the century progressed, the kingdom became centered on Sapaudia (modern-day Savoy), located near Lake Geneva.1