Cote de Beaune Region Attractions
The Grands Crus of the Côte de Beaune are: Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet, Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton, Corton-Charlamagne, Criots Bâtard-Montrachet and Montrachet.
One of the world's greatest charity auctions takes place each year in the town of Beaune. The proceeds go towards running the modern hospital situated behind the original medieval Hospice de Beaune. The auction is held on the third Saturday in November as the climax of the three day festival: Les Trois Glorieuses.
One of the world's greatest charity auctions takes place each year in the town of Beaune. The proceeds go towards running the modern hospital situated behind the original medieval Hospice de Beaune. The auction is held on the third Saturday in November as the climax of the three day festival: Les Trois Glorieuses.
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La Rochepot, France
Above the village of La Rochepot is a 12th and 15th C château (restored in the 19th C). The castle has a polychrome roof, spectacular dining hall and a terrace offering excellent views. The courtyard & interior are open to visits.
In the village (pop. 260) the 12th C Benedictine church is worth a visit.
In the village (pop. 260) the 12th C Benedictine church is worth a visit.
Meursault - Paulée de Meursault
The village of Meursault offers a number of attractions. The Boisseaux family (of Patriarche Père et Fils) now own this restored 15th C building. Occasionally they organize painting exhibitions. On the Monday following the Hospice de Beaume auction (third Sunday in November) the Château de Meursault is the site of the Paulée de Meursault.
Also in Meursault, visits to the town hall and the Gothic church of St-Nicolas are worthwhile.
Also in Meursault, visits to the town hall and the Gothic church of St-Nicolas are worthwhile.
Nolay - Carnot House, France
An impressive statue of Lazare Carnot, the engineer and French Revolutionist, stands in front of the home of the Carnot family.
Volnay, France
Volnay is a village located high on the slopes of the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy. Attractions include a 16th C chapel, a 14th C restored church and a statue of Notre-Dame-des-Vignes.
