Simon Bize & Fils is a true family operation. When we visited, everyone was hard at work. Patrick Bize was putting labels on bottles and readying a shipment. His young son, who was on school vacation, helped out while wife Chisa educated us about the operations and poured tastings. The domaine has been around since […]
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Hôtel Villa Louise, Aloxe-Corton, France
If the sunny weather, charming towns and unbelievable wines were not reason enough to love Burgundy, our stay at the Hôtel Villa Louise would have. The hotel was comfortable with endearing décor and a pleasant, helpful staff. It was a relaxing countryside inn that fit perfectly into the setting. A 17th-century house with an ample […]
Aloxe-Corton, France
We wound through Burgundy’s vineyards and arrived at quiet grouping of old buildings basking in the sunshine that comprise the commune of Aloxe-Corton. Though most of the wines produced are reds, a well-known white wine is Corton-Charlemagne, named after one of its most famous vintners.
Beaune, France
I don’t know how busy Beaune gets in the heat of tourist season, but when we visited it was very quiet and not at all crowded. In other words, it was wonderful. The restaurants were busy, but we were able to find a meal without reservations. It was possible to park. Beaune is the center […]
Gargoyles
When you look up in Dijon, you will likely find something looking back at you! gargoyle, Dijon, Burgundy, France
Musée des Beaux-Arts
The Musée des Beaux-Arts is one of France’s oldest museums. Within its ornate galleries, it has impressive collections ranging from Egyptian art to the 20th century. Most notable is the late 18th century European collection and the 15th century Burgundian collection. The centerpiece is the former great hall, now called the Salles des Gardes, where […]
Musée d’Art Sacré
The only reasons to visit this museum are if you are already next door at the Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne or if you are religious. Since I fell into the former category, it’s no surprise that I was more interested in the architecture than the museum’s dusty contents. The Musée d’Art Sacré occupies the […]
Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne
Although navigating quaint Dijon evokes the past, a visit to Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne really shows what everyday life was like. The museum, which occupies a 17th century Cistercian convent, is well worth a visit. It is spread over three levels: 19th century rural and Burgundian ethnographical heritage displays are on the ground floor, […]
Fromage, Vin, Fromage, Vin
Dijon is full of appealing cafes into which tired tourists can duck and relax with some food and a glass of local Burgundy wine. After walking around all morning, we were too famished to be very picky about lunch. Luckily, it’s difficult to find a bad meal in Dijon. How can you go wrong with […]
