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Château de la Rochepot
CLOSED!
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Disappointed and wet but happy! |
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Next, our explorations took us to the city of Beaune, which is located about 45 minutes south-east of Dijon. This walled city had links to the Dukes of Burgundy and there are many historical monuments to visit. We visited the Hospices de Beaune - l'Hôtel de Dieu. This hospital or Palace of the Poor was created in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone de Salins to serve the poor and needy of the region. The hospital was run by the Sisters of Hospices de Beaune until the 20th century. Today you can visit the great halls, sick rooms, kitchen and apothecary that were used for 500 years. Throughout the building there are many works of religious art and antiques that are on display.
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Hôtel de Dieu- Beaune Fantastic tilework |
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La Grande Salle des Pôvres |
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Coats of Arms on the Chapelle |
Press used by the monks to make wine |
Statue representing the harvesting of the grapes |
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Never in vain, always in wine |
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Château du Clos du Vougeot |
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Vineyards - Château du Clos du Vougoet |
Cîteau-flette, a Nuits-Saint-George speciality |
Our final stop for the day was the Cassissium, a factory that makes Crème de Cassis, blackcurrant liquor. We learned all about the blackcurrant berry and the different varieties throughout the world. The guided tour of the factory ended up in the tasting room where were allowed to taste all of the products and the children were allowed to taste as many fruit syrups (sirops) as they wanted. I bought a bottle of Crème de Cassis and a bottle of Crème de Griotte, a Cherry liquor. Our adventures in the Côte d'Or region of France was full of tasty morsels for our eyes and mouths. I would not hesitate to visit the area again.
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