Day 5
Following breakfast today is a trip to Dijon with our guide for the day, Jean Louis.
The historic capital of the province of Burgundy, Dijon was originally a Roman settlement, Divio, and was home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th to the late 15th century. Their legacy is the richness of the buildings and art which are plentiful in Dijon.
A place of tremendous wealth and power, Dijon was one of the great European centres of art, learning and science. It escaped destruction during various wars and as a result, many of its buildings date from the 12th Century.
Here we visit the Ducal Palace, an example of Capetian architecture, that lines one side of Dijon's central Place de la Liberation. We will see La Musée des Beaux-Arts in the old part of the palace, containing the old kitchens dating from the 14th century and a collection of paintings ranging from the Renaissance to the Impressionistic periods.
Lunch is in the village of Nuit St Georges, south of Dijon in the Côte de Nuit. After dining, there is a short drive to the village of Pernand-Vergelesses, a lesser-known wine-producing village at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune district.
On top of the hill behind the village is the statue of Notre Dame de Bonne Espérance, right below is Pernand-Vergelesses and its vineyards while in the distance you can see Beaune and the plains.
From here, we return to the La Terre D’Or for our usual rest before dinner.
Dinner this evening is at Le Terrasses de Corton a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant and a favourite with the locals.
Links to Attractions Visited
The Ducal Palace, an example of Capetian architecture.
La Musée des Beaux-Arts in the old part of the palace, containing the old kitchens dating from the 14th century.
Le Terrasses de Corton, Their cuisine is traditional cuisine but with a light touch; tender and succulent home reared pigeon and poultry served, for example, with a simple mushroom sauce.
Gallery
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