an ancient, handsome, rich, and very considerable town of France; capital of Burgundy, and of the Digonais; with a parliament, bishop's see, a mint, an university, academy of sciences, an abbey, and a citadel: most part of the churches and public structures are very beautiful, and in one of the squares there is an equestrian statue of Lewis XIV. It is situated in a very pleasant plain between two small ri- vers, which produces excellent wine. E. Long. 5° 7'. N. Lat. 47° 19'.