Beaune is considered the wine capital of the Burgundy Region and is surrounded by some of the world's most famous wine villages. The town itself is a walled city, with about half of its ramparts and moat still existing and in good condition. There was so much to take in, beautiful old buildings, cobblestone streets, ramparts and the magnificent Notre Dame. More
September 01, 2017
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Beaune and Chatauneuf
Beaune is considered the wine capital of the Burgundy Region and is surrounded by some of the world's most famous wine villages. The town itself is a walled city, with about half of its ramparts and moat still existing and in good condition. There was so much to take in, beautiful old buildings, cobblestone streets, ramparts and the magnificent Notre Dame. More
impressive in real life than in photos.
Our next stop, Chateauneuf-en-Auxois. It is one of the last remaining examples of 14th century Burgundian military Architecture. During the hundred year war, towers and curtain walls were built to defend the village and the Auxois plains. During the 14th and 17th centuries, rich Burgundian merchants began to build houses here, some of which are still standing. The original castle however dates from 1132 when the medieval fortress was built.
Unlike other small villages we have encountered so far, we were able to drive through to the car park at the top and didn't have to trek up the hill in the rain. The road was very narrow almost one way. Again the views were amazing and you could see for miles. The landscape was green and lush, we could even see the Burgundy Canal.
The Chateauneuf castle was very impressive. The green behind us in this selfie is the mote. Ian has been fascinated in motes since our last European trip where he discovered that motes were a real thing.
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Roissy, Paris
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Walking in the footsteps of Johnny Depp
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Beaune and the Beautiful Hilltop Village of Chateaneuf
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Roman Ruins
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From the vineyards to the Alps
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Exploring the Old City
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Sculptures in the volcanoes
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The remains of War
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Bliss in the Mountains
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Beautiful Medieval Villages
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Exploring Sarlat
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The Dordogne Valley
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Canal du Midi
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The French Riviera
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Gulfe Juan
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Antibes and the Picasso Museum
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Just Chillin' in Juan-les-pins
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Smuggler's Cove
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Paris here we come
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Rue Cler and the Champs Elysees
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Lunch at the Palace
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Chocolate and Perfume
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My Paris
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Homeward Bound
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