Bur

gund

y F

ranc

e G

reat

Win

es &

Cui

sine

Pure Adventures

16447 N. 91st St #101

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

USA/CAN: 800-960-2221 / Other: (001) 480-905-1235

Fax: 602-357-7475

E-mail: info@pure-adventures.com

Website: www.pure-adventures.com

Burgundy is famous for its warm hospitality and inimitable

knack for enjoying life. Rich in tradition, gastronomy, history

and excellent wines. Even before Julius Caesar fought his

decisive battles with the Gauls, people have been lured to

this beautiful land of gently rolling landscapes, sleepy vil-

lages, rivers and canals. Burgundy is the old France, a land

of culture, countryside, fine food and wine. Stately historic

castles, miles of straight Roman roads and magnificent

Romanesque churches give constant reminders of Burgun-

dy’s heritage. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the beauty

of its traditional architecture.

Public Holidays

January 1, New Year’s Day

Easter Monday

May 1 Labor Day

May 8, WWII Victory Day

Ascension Thursday (last Thursday

of May)

Pentecost Monday

July 14 Bastille Day

August 15, Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

November 1st, All Saint’s Day

November 11, Armistice Day

December 25th, Christmas Day

A land-locked region situated in the heart of France, Bur-gundy usually has warm or hot summers with that conti-nental feel to them. Generally the summer months are warm and dry, with rainfall averaging 6 cm per month in July and August. The climate in the Spring and Autumn brings a mixture of sun and scattered showers with tem-peratures in the mid 60s. Wear layers of clothing so that you are ready for cooler mornings and hotter afternoons. Waterproof outer layers are wise on longer day trips if the weather forecast is changeable. In the warmest month, July, the average daily low is 56 and the average high 76. Of course, temperatures vary a bit from town to town; for instance, in Beaune, the average daily high in July is 78.

General Information

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & W i n e

Weather...

Burgundy

Between the Morvan and the Vosges, Burgundy is well known for its wines, its fine gastronomy

and also for the Roman architecture from Vezelay to Autun and south to the noble ruins of Clu-

ny. The capital of Burgundy is Dijon, which produces the famous "mustard of Dijon".

Tiny villages, manor farms and millhouses, exquisite parish churches and open-air stone laun-

dries down by the stream are the rural soul of France. The region of Burgundy is rich in wheat,

barley agriculture and also cows, dairy products and wines.

With its charming countryside, peaceful atmosphere and pure country air, the French region of Burgundy is the ideal

destination for those seeking to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Particularly known for the plentiful wine and culinary

delights, tourists come to Burgundy when they want to get away from it all. The friendly people and laid back at-

mosphere make for the perfect relaxation getaway, and the beautiful natural landscape is the perfect backdrop for

leisurely bicycle rides.

Few places on Earth offer the magnificent scenery, fascinating culture and rich history like the Burgundy region of

France. And with a breathtaking backdrop of lush, green forests, blissful canals and waterways, enchanting cha-

teaux and seemingly endless natural trails, Burgundy also happens to be one of the best places in the world to cy-

cle. In fact, the vineyards of Burgundy remain among the top destinations for cycling enthusiasts – both for the

peace and tranquility, and for the delicious wine!

The Cote d'Or extends from Dijon to Beaune, and at Chagny, along the "Route du Vin", the vineyards of the ar-ea are famous from the time of the Gallo-roman era and

includes such names as Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos -Vougeot, Vosne-Romanee, Pommard, Meusault, and many others.

What good “stuff” can you eat?

The French region of Burgundy offers visitors a little bit of everything in one breathtaking destina-

tion. Teeming with rich history and vibrant culture and boasting beautiful landscapes just waiting to

be explored and discovered, Burgundy provides all the charm and elegance that the world has come

to expect from the country of France. But beyond all of the quaint villages, exciting events and unfor-

gettable sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable part of Burgundy is the incredible gas-

tronomy of the region.

Beef Bourguignon

This well-known beef stew type meal is incredibly popular throughout the Burgundy region. It’s

prepared with extremely high quality meat, braised in red wine and stewed with fresh vegetables

such as carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic. The stew is seasoned with a combination of spices in-

cluding thyme, parsley and bay leaves. The mouthwatering result is simply spectacular and will

most certainly have you reaching for seconds.

Coq Au Vin

This Burgundy specialty con-

sists of a free range chicken

that is delicately braised and

cooked in sauce made from

full-bodied red wine. The key

to this recipe is the quality of

poultry used, which is notable for its tender and tasty

meat. While there are a number of varying recipes for

the dish, the one thing that remains consistent among all

of them is the use of delicious Burgundy ingredients and

the preparation method of marinating the chicken in red

wine for an entire day before cooking. The accompany-

ing sauce may contain a variety of different spices and

ingredients, from garlic, rosemary, parsley and bay

leaves to mushrooms and celery, but no matter what the

combination the flavorful result is unforgettable.

Mushrooms Almost as plentiful as the wines of the Burgundy region are the variety of mushrooms produced there. There are 150 different varieties found throughout the area, includ-ing the most sought after truffles. Depending on the season, you can find a number of mushroom dishes on the menus at just about every restaurant around Burgun-dy, each featuring different flavors and tastes, but all splendidly deli-cious. Be cautioned, however, that you should leave the mushroom har-vesting to the experts, as many of them are highly poisonous. Stick with those prepared by chefs or sold in local markets to enjoy these tasty little fungi.

Escargots de Bourgogne This delectable dish, made from Burgundy land snails, is widely known as one of France’s most refined delicacies. The snails are prepared in a sauce of garlic and parsley butter, making the natural-ly chewy shell dweller incredibly tender and giving it a mouth-watering flavor. Escargots de Bourgogne is traditionally served warm in a small casserole dish. Other chefs prefer to serve the snails in their shells. Regardless of how they’re served, Burgundy snails are in great demand and are widely exported. Once you give this deli-cious plate a taste, you’ll understand why.

Ile Flottante (Floating Island) A dish of many names, but always delicious, this dessert is among the most delectable in the world. Ile Flottante is also sometimes called

Oeufs à la neige, which means “eggs in snow” due to its preparation which involves whipped egg whites com-bined with sugar and vanilla extract and then poached, and served atop a delicious custard. There are a few different variations of the dessert but whichever way you try it, the end result is sure to please even the most finicky sweet tooth.

Burgundy is one of France's main wine producing areas, well known for both its red and white wines, mostly made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes respectively, although other grape varieties can be found in-cluding Gamay, Aligote, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region is divided into the Côte-d'Or, where the most expensive and prized Burgundies are found, and Beaujolais, Chablis, the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâcon.

Côtes de Nuits Vineyards While Burgundy is blessed with a large number of quality vineyards, the reputation it has built up over 2000 years ultimately rests within a thin strip of land stretching from north to south over a distance of 60 kilometers between Dijon and the Maranges region, on the bor-der between the Côte-d’Or and Saône-et-Loire departments. Here, we are in the very heart of wine-growing Burgundy. The Côte, as it is called in these parts, faces east and south-east and backs onto the Burgundian uplands overlooking the Saône plain. It is divided into two sections: the Côte de Nuits in the north and the Côte de Beaune in the south. The former consists of a narrow band of vineyards, 20 km long and a few hundred yards wide, situated at an altitude of between 230 and 300 meters and on often steep slopes (up to 25%). Stretching from the gates of Dijon to the village of Corgolin, Cote de Nuites is often called Burgundy’s Champs Elysees.

Burgundy Wines

There are 27,000 hectares of vineyards in production, spread across 3 departments. Burgundy is only the fourth largest of France's AOCs in terms of area, but it is ranked first based on the number, varie-ty and quality of its appellations. This is the most northern wine-growing region for the production of high-quality red wines and its semi-continental climate enables it to produce excellent whites as well. They are known for their delicacy, distinction, character and the exceptional richness of their aromas. There are 4 appellation categories: - Regional appellations: (23 appellations, 54.5% of the total pro-duction) wines produced within the area of wine-growing Burgundy. - Communal or "village" appella-tions: (44 appellations, 34% of the total production) wines produced within the vineyard-area of indi-vidual named villages. - Premier cru appellations: (645 "climats"-named plots-, 10% of total produc-tion) wines produced in precisely delimited and named plots within a given village. - Grands cru ap-pellations: (33 appellations, 1.5% of the total productions) wines produced in the most favoured plots (climats) of certain villages. Annual production in the whole of whine-growing Burgundy amounts to 1.5 million hectoliters, or 200 million bottles. There are 2 main grape varieties used: - Chardonnay: used for white wines, 46% of total plantings. - Pinot noir: used for red wines, 36% of total plantings. - Gamay: used for white wines, 11% of total plantings. - Aligoté: used for red wines, 6% of total plantings. - Sauvignon blanc, pinot blanc, pinot beurot, sacy, césar: 1% of total plantings.

Wine Cellars (incomplete list)

Nuits Saint Georges Domaine Moillard, 2 rue François Mignotte

www.moillard.fr Domaine Charles Thomas, chemin rural

www.charles-thomas.fr Caveau Clavelier, 4 rue du Général de Gaulle

www.clavelier.fr Maison des Mosaïques, Nationale 74

Jacques François, 5 route de Dijon

Magny les Villers Domaine Cornu Claude, rue du Meix Grenot

www.domaine-cornu.com Domaine Simon, 21 grande rue

www.simon-paul-colette.com Villers la Faye

Domaine Guyard, 21 rue de Chaux

Beaune Domaine Bouchard, 4 boulevard Maréchal Foch.

www.bouchard-aine.fr Caves des cordeliers, 6 rue de l'hôtel-Dieu.

Domaine Patriarche Père et Fils, rue du Collège.

www.patriarche.com

Reine Pédauque, rue de Lorraine.

Maison Marché aux vins, rue Nicolas Rolin.

www.marcheauxvins.com

Pommard Cave de Pommard, 3 route de Beaune.

www.cavedepommard.com

Domaine Coste-Caumartin, 2 rue du Parc.

Domaine Michel Rebourgeon, 7 place de l’Europe.

Couchey Domaine Clemancey, 29 rue Jean Jaurès

Meursault Maison Ropiteau Frères, 13 rue du 11 novembre www.caves-ropiteau.com

Domaine Delagrange, 10 rue du 11 novembre

Domaine du Château de Meursault, rue du Moulin Foulot www.meursault.com

Domaine Javillier-Cave St Nicolas, place de l’Europe

Puligny Domaine Jean Chartron, Grande rue

www.jeanchartron.com Veuve Henri Moroni, 1 rue de l’Abreuvoir

www.vins-moroni.com

Pernand Vergelesses Domaine Denis Père et Fils, Chemin des Vignes blanches

www.domaine-denis.com Domaine Delarche, rue Jacques Copeau

www.domainedelarche.fr

Morey Saint Denis Auberge Fluchot, 5 Grande rue

www.vins-fluchot.com Caveau des Vignerons, place de l’église

Domaine Gibourt Robert, RN 74

Gevrey Chambertin Maison Jean Philippe Marchand, 4 rue Souvert

www.marchand-jph.fr

Domaine Guillon, 33 route de Beaune

www.domaineguillon.com

Domaine Trapet, 53 route de Beaune

www.domaine-trapet.com

Chambolle Musigny Caveau des Musignys, 1 rue Traversière

www.caveaudesmusignys.com

Wine Tasting Along the road you will find numerous wine cellars. We have included in the road book some suggestions on your itinerary. Most of the time, but not always, wine tasting is free if it is followed by a sale. If you decide not to buy anything, you could be asked to pay a fee for the tasting. Prices vary from cellar to cellar and it can cost anywhere from 5€ up to 15€ or more, depending on how many wines you tasted, among other things. To avoid any confusion, when you arrive at a cellar make sure to ask if there is any fee to taste the wine.

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & Wi n e

Dijon

Dijon, capital of Burgundy, is a beautiful city with plenty of things to see and do. If you have a limited amount of time here we suggest the following short walk around the old part of town. The walk is a loop that will start and finish at the Hotel and can comfortably be completed within 2 hours. We will give you a city map of Dijon with a walking itinerary covering: the 15th century Church of St. Jean, Les Halles, Dijon’s central indoor market, Notre Dame Church, which dates back to the early 13th century, the Museum of Fine Arts,

the 11th century Church of St. Etienne, the city’s Chamber of Commerce and its small sculpture museum depicting the works of Francois Rude, the old 15th century townhouse of the Hotel de Vienne and the city’s main library. Well known for its mustard, the capital of the Dukes of Bourgogne is also a high spot for gastronomy, and you have much to choose from tonight! Dijon began as a Roman settlement called Divio, located on the road from Lyon to Mainz. This province was home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th century until the late 1400's and Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power and one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. Ducal Palace (Palais Ducal), a beautiful building, has a museum containing priceless treasures and wonderful art

that was the property of the Dukes of Burgundy. Musée des Beaux-Arts is located in the Palais Ducal and has a permanent exhibition of medieval art. On the

upper floor, there are lots of paintings by local artists and Flemish painters. The museum sometimes hosts tempo-rary exhibitions with works from local artists. The most famous part of the museum is the Guard Room with tombs. - Musée Magnin is housed in the Hôtel Lantin, one of the most beautiful 17C town houses in Di-jon, and owes its existence to two enthusiastic art collectors, Jeanne and Maurice Magnin. The couple gathered a remarkable series of paintings, drawings and objects which they bequeathed

to the State in 1938. - Cathedrale Sainte Begnine: built from the 13C to the 14C, the present-day Gothic church is a major example of the Burgundian Gothic style, and was built on the site of an old Romanesque abbey church of which only the crypt sur-vives. - Hotel Chambellan: the hotel belonged to Henri Chambellan, mayor in 1490, then Counsellor to the Chamber of Accounts in 1500. The building in this courtyard is a gem of Flamboyant Gothic architecture in Dijon, remarkable for its carved wood gallery with pendants, its monumental dormer window with crocket-festooned pitches and its spiral staircase. The centre-pin terminates with the statue of a gardener carrying a basket from which springs a palm vault-ing. - Eglise Notre Dame is one of the oldest and certainly the best-known churches in Dijon. Its construction began in 1230 and ended in 1250. It has a remarkable façade with its triple row of false gargoyles framing slender arches. A little owl carved on the wall of a chapel adjoining the church has become Dijon’s good luck charm. Tra-dition insists that you make a wish while stroking the owl with your left hand! - Musee Amora (Mustard Museum): housed in the manufacturing plant, this museum depicts the evolution of mustard in history, its production and the evolution of Amora, the selling brand.

Restaurants—Dijon La Porte Guillaume, 2 rue de la liberté.

Menus from 18€. Open everyday.

Le Pré aux Clercs, 13 place de la libéra-

tion. One star Michelin. Menus from 45€.

Advanced reservation advised. Closed

Sunday night and Monday all day.

La Dame d'Aquitaine, 23 place Bossuet.

Menus from 29€. Closed on Sunday all day

and Monday for lunch, except on bank

holidays.

Pourquoi Pas, 13 rue Monge Menus from

22€. Closed on Sunday

Le Rousseau, 29 rue Jean Jacques Rous-

seau. Cuisine with fresh produces.

Le Sauvage, 64 rue Monge.

Fleurey sur Ouche

Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste: during renovation works in 1996, excavations took place in the north side of the church. A sepul-tura, dating from the 14th-16th century, was found, as well as a sarcophagus from the 7th century.

Fomer Burgundy Dukes castle: favorite place of some of the Burgundy Dukes, it is where the first Duke, Robert 1st, died in 1076. The castle has now been destroyed, and a house was built on the same spot during the 18th century.

Bakeries—Dijon

La Princière, 34 rue Charrue

La Gerbe d'Or, 12 rue François

Rude

La Viennoiserie des Ducs, 33 rue

Monge.

Boulangerie Peltier, 31 rue Pas-

teur

Food Markets

Supérette Berbisey, 94 rue Ber-

bisey.

L'éveil des Papilles, 27 rue Pas-

teur.

Marché Plus, 57 rue Transvaal.

.

MORE DIJON

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & Wi n e

Market Days— Dijon

Halles centrales: Tuesday, Thursday,

Friday, Saturday all day.

Place de la Libération : Wednes-

day all day.

Les Grésilles (rue Henri Chrétien):

Thursday and Saturday

Velars sur Ouche

Located at an altitude of 265m, the village offers a great view on the Ouche valley, especially from the Notre Dame chapel. Notre Dame d'Etang chapel: It is unknown when the chapel was built, but it appears in documents from the Saint Benigne Abbey as early as 1257. It is known that there was already a pilgrimage to the Virgin in the 14th century. Philip the Bold, duke of Burgundy, came several time with his wife in pil-grimage. On July 2nd 1435, a group of shepherds found, buried in the ground, a small statue of the Vir-gin holding the baby Jesus on her lap. Pilgrimage in-tensified from then until the Revolution, in the 18th century. A hilltop chapel was built during the 16th century, and a monastery added in 1640. Sold as a national property in 1791, the monastery was aban-doned and entirely destroyed in the 19th century.

Chambertin Vineyards

On a gentle east-facing slope, the vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin stretch over 550 ha. Here, the Pinot Noire grape grows in rich limestone soil from the Jurassic pe-riod. Gevrey Chambertin has 9 Grands Crus among the 33 existin in Burgundy. It also has 27 Premier Crus. Fi-nally, the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin Village com-pletes the three level of classification. If the Chamber-tin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze are the most famous Grands Crus, each one retains a well affirmed charac-ter. The Gevrey-Chambertin wines are high-colored, rich in aroma (blackcurrant and black and red fruits, animal notes of musk, fur and often liquorice when the wine gets older. They are powerful associating tannins with mellowness and a good level of acidity.

Gevrey Chambertin

Gevrey Chambertin is one of the most important wine-growing villages with 550 hectares of wines. Its rich histo-ry began in 640 with the monks of Bèze Abbey and the creation of the “Clos de Beze”, the oldest Burgundian Clos. The birth of the vineyard is linked to religious institu-tions as far back as the 7th century. Places of interest: Eglise Saint Aignan: the present church was built on the foundations of the Romanesque church; its architecture saw several modifications between the 13th and 16th century. The church shelters old tomb stones and in par-ticular that of Jobert de Chambertin, who played an im-portant role in ensuring the renown of wines from Gevrey in the 18th century. Chateau: protector of the vineyard, the castle of Gevrey Chambertin dates from the medieval period. It was in 1257that Yves de Poiset, Abbot of the very powerful Ab-bey de Cluny decided to fortify this Priory, a donation from lords of Vergy. At first a fortress, the castle is made up of square windowless towers, with only loopholes pierced in the watchtowers. During the middle ages, it became a “castrum”, a fortified castle with ditches filled with water, a drawbridge, prisons and high walls with a covered way. The strongest tower, which remains intact, contains 2 huge rooms, one of which served as a watch-tower and the other as a prison in the 16th century.

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & Wi n e

Chambolle Musigny

Located on the "route des grands crus", in the heart of the Côtes de Nuits vineyards, Chambolle Musigny is a charm-ing wine village. - Eglise Sainte Barbe: built in the 16th century by a relative of the count of Vogüé, it has a solar clock added during the 19th century. - Vineyards: Chambolle's wine production is almost exclusively red from the Pinot Noir grape. Towering high above the other vineyards stands Le Musigny, a 10.86 ha piece of land owned and exploit-ed by no less than ten different wine producers. It is most famously described as "the queen of all Burgundy" and "an iron fist in a velvet glove". Classed as a Grand Cru vineyard, it is one of two such classed vineyards on the commune.

Vosne Romanee

A small commune in Côte de Nuits, Vosne Romanee is often referred to as the area’s “brightest star” and is re-sponsible for the production of some of the the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world. The wines of Vosne Romanee possess an incredible inten-sity of fruit and a perfect balance of depth and richness with a taste of pure elegance. The 8 Grand Cru vine-yards in Vosne Romanee include some of Burgundy’s most iconic, sought-after and expensive red wines, including Romanée-Conti of Do-maine de la Romanée-Conti, among the best of the best. With an area of only 67 acres, what Vosne Romanee lacks in size it more than makes up for in exquisite taste and distinct personality.

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & Wi n e

Saint Jean de Losne

Saint Jean de Losne is one of the smallest villages of France, occupying only 0.6km². Located on the Saone river, it is at the intersection of 3 main rivers: -the Saône, that goes towards the Rhône -the Burgundy ca-nal, that flows towards the Seine -the Rhin-Rhône canal, that flows towards the Rhin. Its location has put Saint Jean de Losne at the heart of strategical wars in the past. In 1636, during the 30 years war, Austrian troops decide to establish their camps in Saint Jean de Losne for the winter. After a six days siege, during which the population refused to surrender, the troops withdrew. Two flags taken from the Austrian troops can be seen in the Saint Jean Baptiste church. To reward the popula-tion's courage, kind Louis XIII exempted the city from taxes. City hall: this former private house was built at the beginning of the 17th century. Badly deteriorated at the beginning of the 18th century, it was bought at an auction in Dijon by Nicolas Hernoux in 1709. After his death, the house is split in two and given to his two sons. The city bought one part of this building in 1829 and established there the city hall. Guided tours possible with the tourist office. Saint Jean Baptiste church: one of the most interesting in Burgundy, because of its orienta-tion. The choir is orientated towards Jerusalem, and not towards the east as in catholic traidtion. Its originality comes from its architecture and the two syles featured. The choir reflects the gothic style from the end of 15th century, while the nave and the gate are of renaissance style, built in the 16th century. Maison des Mariniers: one of the city's oldest house, built in the 15th century,

it houses the boat muse-um. Open from May 1st to Septem-ber 30th. Closed on Mondays and Tues-days.

Abbaye de Citeaux

Abbaye de Citeaux is a his-torically im-portant abbey located in Saint-Nicolas-les-Cîteaux. It is the mother house of the Cistercian monastic order, which is named for the abbey. The abbey was founded in 1098 under the rule of Saint Benedict by St. Robert of Molesme. The great church of Cîteaux, begun near 1140, was complet-ed in 1193. The influence of the Cistercian Order flourished, thanks in large part to Saint Bernard, and at the beginning of the 13th century the order had more than 500 houses. Cîteaux was then an importance center of Christianity. During the Hun-dred Years' War, the monastery was pillaged in 1360, 1365, 1434 and 1438. The monks sought refuge in Dijon during these turbulent times. By the dawn of the 16th century, the abbey was once again a strong community of about 200. But the abbey was badly hit by the Wars of Religion, and then slowly declined for the next century. In 1698, the abbey only had 72 monks. In 1791, during the French Revolution, the abbey was seized and sold by the government. In 1898, the remains of the abbey were bought back; it was repopulated by monks of other abbeys. Today, the abbey belongs to the Order of the Cistercians of the Strict Ob-servance and has about 35 members. The monks, faithful to a tradition of manual work, sell their products to the public, which include the well re-puted Cîteaux cheese, honey candies and cara-mels. Open to the public from April 29th to Octo-ber 4th. Closed on Sunday morning, Monday and Tuesday, except on June 1st. No visits on the morning of May 21st.

BEAUNE—Wine Capital of the Burgundy Region

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & Wi n e

Beaune

A wine lover’s haven, the town of Beaune is the capital of the Burgundy wine region. It’s described as majestic, with its cobbled streets and copi-ous boutiques. Beaune is known for its charitable institution once used to hospitalize the poor and needy. The Hospices de Beaune, also known as the Hôtel-Dieu, houses countless decorative carvings and surrounds a beautiful courtyard. The present day museum is host to the annual char-ity wine auction. This area is the perfect atmosphere for leisurely bike rides, and visitors to Beaune will experience a brush with medieval histo-ry they won’t soon forget.

Situated in the heart of prestigious vineyards, Beaune is also a city of art with the master element of the town's heritage: the Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune) and its multicolored roofs.

Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune): this jewel of high gothic architecture, perfectly preserved ever since its

foundation in 1443, illustrates the strong bond between Burgundy and Flanders. Its polychrome roofs and the

golden colors of the altar piece of Last Judgement by Rogier Weyden have made it famous.

Open from 9am to 6:30pm.

Musée des Beaux Arts: the museum features fine arts collection, paintings and sculptures from the 15th cen-

tury to the beginning of the 20th century. Open from 2pm to 6pm.

Musée du Vin: once the home of the Dukes of Burgundy, this residence houses the Burgundy Wine Museum,

an anthology to the history of the vineyards and wine from antiquity to the present day. Not to be missed: the

collection of tapestries of Aubusson (Lurçat and Tourlière). Open from 9:30am to 6pm.

Basilique Notre Dame: The Collegiale Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the last Burgundian Romanesque churches. Its construction started in the middle of the 12th century and was finished at the beginning of the 13th century.

Throughout the centuries, the church has been modified. Between the 13th and 16th centuries, chapels have been added, notably the Saint Léger chapel, and the Bouton Chapel from 1530. The church has been listed "monument his-torique" in 1840 and underwent renovation in 1860.

Moutarderie Fallot: The Fallot Mustard Mill is the last independent Burgundy ‘Moutarderie. The Fallot Mustard Mill continues to prepare its mustard using recipes that have been jealously guarded over several generations, milling the mustard seed with stone grinders, thus conserving all the gustatory qualities of the grain in the paste. It is also a museum offering an interactive discovery tour

using the most up-to-date museographic effects available. Open from Monday to Saturday. Visits at 10am and 11:30am only.

Nuits St Georges

The Belfry: Formerly a guard Tower built in 1610 above the Baillage where the City Fathers met, it remains the symbol of the city. In 1933, the bust of Paul Cabet, sculptor born in Nuits and student of Rude was placed on the facade above the fountain. - Bolard excavation site: In the 1st century BC, a town was established, out of the actually city by the Eduens. A great semicircle sanctuary, a temple of Mithra, a basilica, a necropolis and some remains of work-shops and homes with storerooms and caves were found. The organi-zation of the places, the quality and the diversity of the objects pre-sented in the museum testify of the dynamism of this prosperous pop-ulation. - Town Hall and its gardens: an old middle-class house of the 17th century purchased by the municipality in 1833. The gardens wel-come visitors in a floral scenery that changes with the seasons. - Saint Denis church: the church was built on the site of a former church dedi-cated to St Denis after the destruction of the fortified town. Don’t miss the Cavaillé-Coll organ dating from 1878, built by Aristide Cavail-lé, a great organ builder of the 19th century who built those of Notre Dame in Paris. - The Cassissium: This museum, unique in Europe, will tell you the history, culture, and innumerable uses of blackcurrant in gastronomy, medicine, or perfumery. The visit includes a guided tour of the production, a free visit of the museum, an audiovisual and a tasting. www.cassissium.com - L’Imaginarium: you will learn all about sparkling wines of the world, secrets and methods used in producing these festive wines, bubble aromas, Crémant de Bourgogne wine cooking and how to serve. - the museum: Located in an old wine-trade house, the museum invites you to discover local history with few beautiful welsh-roman collections found in the Bolards's excavations. The Merovingian room is devoted to the theme of tombs reconstitu-tions and the collections of regional weapons and jewels.

Market Days Nuits Saint Georges: Fr iday morning

Beaune: Wednesday and Saturday at Place de la Halle.

Bakeries Nuits St Georges

Boulangerie St Georges, 4 rue Fagon Boulangerie Gaudillot, 42 Grande rue Beaune

Boulangerie Lapalus, 1 place Docteur Jorrot Aux Trois Epis, 31 rue Alsace - Point Chaud, 22

rue Carnot

Food Markets Nuits St Georges

Casino, 8 Grande Rue Colruyt, 2 rue Bingen Beaune

Petit Casino, 4 rue Carnot Supermarché Casino, 28 rue Faubourg Madeleine

Restaurants: Beaune Le des Remparts, 10 rue Hôtel-Dieu. www.le-

jardin-des-remparts.com Menus from 58€. Closed on Sunday and Monday,.

L'Auberge Bourguignonne, 4 place Madeleine. www.auberge-bourguignonne.fr. Menus from 20.50€. Closed on Monday.

La Ciboulette, 69 rue de Lorraine. Menus from 20€. Closed on Monday and Tuesday

Puligny Montra-

chet

Puligny Montrachet is a village in the Cote de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, which is as rich in beau-ty as it is in wine. It is home to four Grand Cru vineyards and an incredible 17 Premier Cru sites. While some red wines are pro-duced here, it’s the white varieties that have helped put this village on the map – namely Chardon-nay. With over 500 acres of en-chanting vineyards to explore and discover, it’s no wonder Puligny is included in our cycling tours. Roam the quiet paths, get lost in the peacefulness, and breathe the delightfully fresh air as you sip on a glass of fine wine bearing such famous labels as Le Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet and Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet.

SOME BIG NAMES IN BURGUNDY WINE

F r a n c e — B u r g u n d y G a s t ro n o m y & Wi n e

Meursault

Famous for its white wine, the “Appellation Meursalut Controlée” can mature from 3 to 15 years before you can drink it. Saint Nicolas church: documents from 1404 show that a church included in the feodal castle already existed then. Destroyed by fire in 1480, a new church was rebuilt. Work to enlarge the nave were taken in 1843. The church was partly renovated in 1989. City hall: formerly a castle built in 1337, it has been modified several times through history. Demolished in 1474, the walls were reworked in the 15th, 18th and 19th century. The build-ing now houses the city hall. Leproser-ie: the leprosy center was built before 1142 by Hughes II, Duke of Burgundy. In the 11th and 12th century, the dis-ease was very active and there was more than 100 "Leproseries" in Bur-gundy. Lepers followed strict rules and lived secluded in these buildings. After the eradication of the disease, the building was used to help the poor. It changed hands several time through-out times, end became the property of the Hotel Dieu in Beaune in 1760. From the former Leproserie only the 12th century chapel remains today.

Pommard

Pommard is famous for its Côte de Beaune wine production and is situ-ated along the Route des Grands Crus. Like Nuits-Saint-Georges, the name of Pommard was made famous as a marketplace for wines from better areas, in the days before Appellation Controlee. 130,000 cases produced from 337 hectares makes it the second biggest area by pro-duction after Beaune. 135 hectares of that is Premier Cru, of which Les Epenots and Les Rugiens are the most notable. Château de Pommard: visit the Château's beautiful French style gardens and in the courtyard discover the famous statue of Saint George and the Dragon by Salvador Dali. The château also houses a vineyard museum and an impressive 17th-century wine press. But the Château's marvellous treasure lies in the heart of the captivating arched cellars of the 18th century where over 400.000 bottles and hundreds of oak casks stand in a line. The visit includes a tasting of three wines from the Château. Open everyday from 9:30am to 6:30p. www.chateaudepommard.com

Santenay

Located to the south of the Cote de Beaune, Santenay is home to some of Burgundy’s best vineyard sites. While the wines of this appella-tion are not typically held in as high a regard as those from the northerly vineyards, Santenay’s wines are refreshing, albeit rustic in nature, as opposed to other more refined wines of the ar-ea. Still, the wine here is greatly enjoyed, with an annual production of nearly 2 million bottles. The climate of Santenay is inviting, as are the friendly locals. Our vineyard tours would simply not be the same if we didn’t encourage a visit to this lovely Burgundy village!

This FREE Burgundy Travel Guide is brought to you by Pure Adventures—specialists in self guided cycling and hiking tours throughout Europe and other parts of the world! Pure Adventures Www.pure-adventures.com info@pure-adventures.com 800-960-2221 / 001.480-905.1235