Burgundy considers itself the heart of France. It has 4 departments: Saône et Loire, Nivere, Cote d’Or and Yonne. The Burgundy Canal spans 209 kilometers across Yonne and Cote d’Or, running along Dijon to allow cargo barges to navigate between the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Tourist attractions include the Basilica of St Madeleine in Vezelay and the Chateau De Tanlay mansion filled with Renaissance decorations. Castles in the region include the Castle of Commarin located in Cote d’Or and the castle of Chaumes built on an island between Vézelay and Avallon. Wine is a