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Burgundy one of the finest wine growing areas in the world. It produces such well known names as as Meursault, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges all named after the charming villlages where they are produced. These and other well known villages with their legendary ‘châteaux’ are nearby and are part of different wine routes.
Almost all cellars can be visited for wine-tasting and buying whether in bottles or ‘en vrac’ which means that you bring your own bottles and containers. You can find excellent wines at bargain prices.
Some châteaux include a restaurant. They offer a complete programme including a guided visit, wine-tasting and dinner. And if – after a couple of glasses and courses – you don’t want to drive home, we will be glad to arrange transport.
CHÂTEAUX
France is famous for its countless châteaux. A vast number of these splendid places is situated in Burgundy, many of which are open for visits. Well worth mentioning are Château de Sully, Château Brandon, Château de Marguerite en Bourgogne, Château de Rochepot and Château de Couches.BIBRACTE
The Gauls built the magnificent city of Bibracte in the heart of the Morvan over 200 years ago. It is till an active archeological site and european showpiece for Celtic studies. There is an excellent museum and you can visit the digs enjoying magnificent views.
MUSEUMS
Burgundy offers many museums that are well worth visiting. The nearest are in Epinac, Autun and Beaune. Information is available at the château. We must mention the famous Hôtel Dieu in Beaune – a beautifully preserved hospital dating from the fifteenth century with its splendid glazed tiled roof and internal architecture and furnishings.
CATHEDRALS AND PRIORIES
These places of devotion are numerous in Burgundy. One of the most attractive cathedrals near Frétoy – the marvellous 12 th century Cathédrale Saint-Lazare – is in Autun, only 20 km away. The Prieuré de Val St-Benoit – a priory dating from 1237 – is even nearer.