Base in Burgundy
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Base in Burgundy
After travelling around the Bavarian Alps, Black Forest and Alsace, my husband & I are planning a week in Burgundy. We're thinking of finding a base for the week and do day trips from there. Anyone got any thoughts on a good place to use as a base? We'll have a car so transport is not an issue. We would like somewhere that isn't too remote (read has a couple of restaurants) but has a good village feel to it. Thanks!
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We stayed in Nuits-St. Georges which is mid way between Dijon and Beaune. The charming b& b was Domaine de Loisy. Madame de Loisy is an expert on wine and is also a certified guide She was very helpful in helping us plan our daily trip. The website is: www.domaine-de-loisy.com
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In the village of Romanèche-Thorins is the pleasant Les Maritonnes, a hotel with a very good restaurant that features classic Burgunding cuisins. Great pool. The hotel is near the Château de Meurseault, the Montrachet region, and other places of note.
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Outside Beaune on the way to Dijon, we stopped here for a fantastic dinner (wished we'd stayed here, it is lovely)
www.lespaulands.com
www.lespaulands.com
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Thanks everyone! Has anyone out there spent time exploring the Morvan? And what about the north-western part of Burgundy, around Auxerre - is that worth spending time in or should we focus on the Dijon to Lyon area. We're interested in the food & wine as well as nice countryside.
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Beaune is an excellent base for Burgundy. My husband and I stayed at Hotel Le Cep in early October. There are wonderful restaurants, all in walking distance - Le Benaton had to be one of the best meals we had on our entire trip (and we dined at quite a few Michelin rated restuarants). Additionally, one of our favorite experiences was a private day trip with Colette Barbier ([email protected])learing about and tasting the most fabulous wines on earth!!!