Volnay is the name of two communes in France: Volnay, Côte-d'Or Volnay, SartheIt may also refer to: Volnay AOC, a wine classification based on the town of the same name in Côte-d'Or Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Abbaye de FontenayMontbard The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Marmagne, near Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in France. It was founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118, and built in the Romanesque style. It is one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in Europe, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Of the original complex comprising church, dormitory, cloister, chapter house, caldarium, refectory, dovecote and forge, all remain intact except the refectory and are well maintained. The Abbey of Fontenay, along with other Cistercian abbeys, forms a connecting link between Romanesque and Gothic architectures. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Abbey of ClunyCluny Cluny Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France. It was dedicated to St Peter. The abbey was constructed in the Romanesque architectural style, with three churches built in succession from the 4th to the early 12th centuries. The earliest basilica was the world's largest church until the St. Peter's Basilica construction began in Rome.Cluny was founded by William I, Duke of Aquitaine in 910. He nominated Berno as the first Abbot of Cluny, subject only to Pope Sergius III. The abbey was notable for its stricter adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict, whereby Cluny became acknowledged as the leader of western monasticism. The establishment of the Benedictine Order was a keystone to the stability of European society that was achieved in the 11th century. In 1790... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Le PALDompierre Sur Besbre Le pal is a French park that combines two activities: an amusement park and a zoo near the municipality area of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Bresbre, close to Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in the Allier, France. Created in 1973, the site became a theme park in 1981. With 86 acres it offers 25 attractions and more than 600 animals in semi-captivity, among several animal shows. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Chateau de Savigny-les-BeauneSavigny Les Beaune Pagny-le-Château is a commune of the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. In 1999 its population was 491. The village is situated between Seurre and Saint-Jean-de-Losne, in the Val de Saône on the RD 976. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Beaune, in the Burgundy region of France in 4 days including Nuits Saint Georges and Dijon
We stayed just outside the historic town centre which is surrounded by a moat and which wall. The Bouzaize river flows under the town, there is a wash house, Lavoir St Jacques, built 1887, on its banks. We took the tourist train for an orientation trip of the town and surrounding area then visited the famous hospice for the poor built 1443 and the Collegiale Basque Notre Dame. The next day we went to Nuits Saint Georges with the Elise St Symphorien (13th century), the museum (which was closed), bought some wine at L’Imaginarium (which had a video show of the history of their wine as well as a tasting) and finally Abbaye Notre Dame de Citeau, a Cistercian Abbey. The next day we bought a picnic and hired bikes to cycle along the very well marked “Route des Grands Crus” through the vineyards visiting Pommard, Meursault and finally Volnay where we bought a few bottles of the excellent wine we tasted. On the last day we visited The Well of Moses (1400) on our way to Dijon which has more to it than mustard. Dijon has an excellent “Owl Trail” which winds through the lovely old town past all the well known sights such as their Notre Dame, their busy market, and old buildings such as Maison Milliere (1483), le Nef, the Palais des Ducs de Burgundy with the Tombs of Philip the Bold and John the Fearless and the Cathedral Saint Benign. Before we left Beaune we spent the morning in their excellent Saturday Market.
Day Two of our Trip to Burgundy (Historic Cellar Visit)
Our second day in France started with an extensive breakfast and a change in our itinerary. The highly anticipated truffle hunting experience in the forests of Burgundy got replaced by a professional wine tasting in a wine cellar built in the 13th century, one of Beaune's oldest. At around midday we made our way to a beautiful restaurant, which is famed for its Coq au Vin and we enjoyed a traditional French three-course lunch. After the second feast of the day, an exploration of Cote de Beaune's vineyards was on the agenda and lots of pictures were being taken. We would have loved to take even more but we had to stick to our schedule. In the late afternoon, we visited the historic Hospices de Beaune and enjoyed a tour by a lovely guide.
Cycling near Beaune France
After a shot of morning Grappa, we braved the chilly 10c temps and got on the bikes for a 40km circuit west of Beaune. After biking through the vineyards on the bike route, we came to Pommard. Then west on the D17 to D23 and a sharp climb brought us through Bouze. Next was Savigny-les-Beaune followed by Aloxe-Corton. The rain started just as we were 5km from Beaune.
France - Burgundy - Beaune
Beaune is not the capital of Burgundy but is the most attractive spot in this region. Don't forget to visit the famous 'Hospice de Dieu'.
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