BURGUNDY
Beaune
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Guided tour of the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, former charitable alms-house
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Viewing of the Beaune Altarpiece, often called the Last Judgement, by the Flemish artist Rogier van der Weyden
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Guided tour of a wine cellar at a local winemaker
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Tasting of local wine and cheese
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Walking tour of the fortified medieval village
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Guided tour of the Basilica Collégiale Notre-Dame
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External viewing of the Dukes of Burgundy’s mansion
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External viewing of the public clock tower
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Half day or
full day
From 4
adults
Meeting point at Paris Gare de Lyon station
From Tuesday to Saturday (on Sunday only for groups of 10 adults minimum)
The Abbey of Fontenay
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Introduction to the life of a Benedictine monk and presentation of the abbey, the best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex in Europe
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Guided tour of the abbey church and the buildings dedicated to monks (dormitory, scriptorium, etc.)
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Guided tour of non-religious buildings of the abbey used by lay brothers
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Guided tour of the 13th century forge and discovery of the recently reconstructed medieval hydraulic drill
English French Italian
From 1 to 2 hours
From 4
adults
Meeting point at Paris Gare de Lyon station
From Monday to Friday (on week-ends only for groups of 10 adults minimum)
Vézelay Abbey
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Introduction to Vézelay abbey associated with Saint Bernard, today starting point of the Camino de Santiago
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Walking tour through the Romanesque village of Vézelay
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History of St Mary Magdalene Church
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Viewing of the sculptured Last Judgement on the portal of 12th narthex
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Viewing of the 12th nave along with its famous sculptured capitals
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Discovery of the gothic choir and its crypt
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Panoramic view over the Morvan Regional Natural Park
English French Italian
From 1 hour
to half day
From 4
adults
Meeting point at Paris Gare de Lyon station
From Monday to Friday (on week-ends only for groups of 10 adults minimum)
Dijon
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The history of Duchy of Burgundy and its capital
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Guide tour of the Museum of Fine Arts set in the Dukes of Burgundy Palace
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Discovery of the refined old town centre along with its Romanesque and Gothic houses and Renaissance palaces
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Tasting of local culinary excellences, such as mustard, pain d'épices (or spice bread) and Cassis liqueur
English French Italian
Half day or
full day
From 4
adults
Meeting point at Paris Gare de Lyon station
From Monday to Saturday, except Tuesday (on Sunday only for groups of 10 adults minimum)
