While spending 3 days in Beaune, France, we took a day trip to Dijon via the Burgundy wine region. Although the vines are turning to fall colors, grapes remain on some vines and picking continues. Wine touring here is completely different than Napa. The wineries are numerous, often smaller family owned and do not offer tours or tasting. When we asked about tastings, some locals told us that we could attempt to find a chateau winery and knock on the door. We did self tour this one very old winery, featuring grape presses dating back some 600 years. To Glenn's pleasure, an antique auto club came driving up, Glenn having me pose with his choice. We drove on to Dijon and were disappointed to find that almost everything was closed on Sunday. Thumbs down Dijon! Thumbs up to Lyon, France where we spent one night. Lyon is lovely with a great walking area. Our self portrait is taken from the Notre Dame of Lyon hilltop. By the way, for the first time during our travels, we went to the movies and saw "the Informant"........it was more interesting to stare at the french sub-titles than watch this awwwwwful movie.
While spending 3 days in Beaune, France, we took a day trip to Dijon via the Burgundy wine region. Although the vines are turning to fall colors, grapes remain on some vines and picking continues. Wine touring here is completely different than Napa. The wineries are numerous, often smaller family owned and do not offer tours or tasting. When we asked about tastings, some locals told us that we could attempt to find a chateau winery and knock on the door. We did self tour this one very old winery, featuring grape presses dating back some 600 years. To Glenn's pleasure, an antique auto club came driving up, Glenn having me pose with his choice. We drove on to Dijon and were disappointed to find that almost everything was closed on Sunday. Thumbs down Dijon! Thumbs up to Lyon, France where we spent one night. Lyon is lovely with a great walking area. Our self portrait is taken from the Notre Dame of Lyon hilltop. By the way, for the first time during our travels, we went to the movies and saw "the Informant"........it was more interesting to stare at the french sub-titles than watch this awwwwwful movie.
Ahhh, reminds me of my 1977 white MBG!
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