Although not a major wine-growing town, Sanvignes is situated in the Burgundy region of France and is therefore close to some of the most prestigious vineyards in France. There is even a vineyard in the town itself, which belies the town’s name.

Once a coal-mining town, the mines have all closed. It is now surrounded by pasture land where the famous Charolais cattle can be seen grazing peacefully.

Many beautiful and interesting towns are to be found in the area. During our stays there we have, among others, visited Chalon-sur-Saone, Cluny, Digoin, Lyon & Tournus.

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In 2017 Baldock Town Twinning celebrated its 20th Anniversary with Sanvignes and organised a trip to Saffron Walden and Chilford Vineyard, so our friends from France could enjoy some English wine. 

On Sanvignes most recent trip to Baldock in August 2023, our guests were taken on a trip to The Shuttleworth Collection, where they spent time in the Swiss Gardens and looking round the aviation museum.

Members of the organising committee in Sanvignes are:

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Valérie DOUHARD       President 

Gertie VISSER               Vice-President

Yvan DOUHARD           Treasurer          

Gaby LABOURIER         Assistant treasurer

Ghislaine DORNIER      Secretary

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