The Burgundy region offers a natural heritage, rich in both history and especially in art. Since ancient times, its geographical position made it a crossroads for communications between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe which brought great prosperity as its famous wines magnified during the Middle Ages.

Region of famous abbeys, departure point for the crusades and pilgrimage centre, Burgundy has attracted the crowds and political figureheads troughout the centuries.

We are going to discover two aspects : After leaving the Southern highway, we follow the Yonne valley to Chablis, surrounded by vineyards : visit to a local cellar and taste the white wine, one of the world’s best.

Lunch in the Bistrot des grands crus (or similar) drinks not included. Continue to Vézelay, the eternal hill, village classified by UNESCO as one of its cultural world heritage sites : guided-visit of the basilica dedicated to Saint Mary Madeleine, centre of Romanesque architecture and sculpture. Free time to browse around the village before returning to Paris via the medieval town of Auxerre.

Summer (21 Apr - 31 Oct 09)
Tour ends at around 7.45pm.

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