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. 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.
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.
6. Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans (La Saline Royale)Arc Et Senans The Saline Royale is a historical building at Arc-et-Senans in the department of Doubs, eastern France. It is next to the Forest of Chaux and about 35 kilometers from Besançon. The architect was Claude-Nicolas Ledoux , a prominent Parisian architect of the time. The work is an important example of an early Enlightenment project in which the architect based his design on a philosophy that favored arranging buildings according to a rational geometry and a hierarchical relation between the parts of the project. The Institut Claude-Nicolas Ledoux has taken on the task of conservator and is managing the site as a monument. UNESCO added the Salines Royales to its List of World Heritage Sites in 1982. Today, the site is mostly open to the public. It includes, in the building the coopers used, di... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Twin Cities Wine Sommelier @ the 2010 Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne
Don't miss this opportunity to take a glimpse inside Burgundy's largest tasting, Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne, and even spot a Grand Cru plot with Twin Cities Wine Sommelier Leslee Miller, Owner of Amusée (amuseewine.com). Experience this rare opp with Minneapolis's leading Wine Educator, as she shares her experience with a first-hand look at the festival from Chateau de Chassagne-Montrachet. Featuring some of the world's most expensive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, 2010 Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne, a 5 day festival featuring hundreds of Burgundian Winemakers, was not something you wanted to miss as a serious wine drinker. Take a look why...
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