BURGUNDY
1 DAY
The Burgundy region
offers a natural, rich in both history and specially in art. Since
ancient times, its geographical position brought great prosperity which
as its famous wines magnified during the Middle Ages. Region
of famous abbeys, departure point for crusades and pilgrimage center,
Burgundy has attracted the crowds and political figureheads throughout
the centuries. We are going to discover two apects :
After leaving the Southern highway, we reach the Serein valley at Chablis,
surrounded by vineyards : visit to the Michel Laroche cellar and taste
the white wine, one of the world's best.
Lunch in the "Bistrot des
grands crus" (drinks not included).
Continue to Vezelay,
"the eternal hill", village classified by UNESCO as one of
its cultural heritage sites! Guided
visit of the basilica dedicated to Saint Mary-Madeleine,
centre of Romanesque architecture and sculpture, which keeps some
relics of the Saint.
Free time to
stroll browse around the village and opportunity of tasting some red
wines of Burgundy before returning to Paris.
Duration: 11
Hours
Departure:
7.45am - Summer - On Monday, Thursday from April 25
to Oct 20
Departs and
Returns to: BusTerminal 4 Place des Pyramids (Across street
from Louvre Museum - Nearest metro : Palais Royal)
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