Whether it’s wine tasting in the cellars of Chablis or a tour of the architectural gems of Vézelay, Burgundy has a lot to offer the traveller. . .The Burgundy region offers a natural heritage rich in both history and especially in art. Since ancient times, its geographic position made it a crossroads for communications between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe which brought prosperity as its famous wines magnified during the Middle ages. Region of famous abbeys, departure point for the crusades and pilgrimage centre, Burgundy has attracted crowds and political figureheads throughout the centuries. We will discover the reasons why.
Wine tasting in the cellars of Chablis is an experience in itself in Burgundy. The dry, light, white wine gets its name from the sleepy town of Chablis, where bottle upon bottle of ageing wine lies in underground cellars. Lunch will be taken in "the Bistro des Grands Crus" (or similar).
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In the afternoon we Continue to Vezelay, a tiny village in Burgundy surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a favourite with tourists because of its picturesque setting and the famous basilica of Saint Mary Madeleine.
You’ll have free time to browse around the village and the opportunity to taste other Burgundy red wines before returning to Paris. Just outside of Vézelay is the Château de Bazoches, a medieval castle, which is the family home of French military engineer, Marshal de Vauban.
The land of fine food and wine, Burgundy is a great place to enjoy the good life and appreciate the architecture of France.