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wines and gastronomy of burgundy, beaujolais, lyon Version française

white wines from the maconnais area : macon saint veran pouilly fuisse PROPOSAL 1 - THE MACONNAIS WHITE WINES
Scenic road through the Maconnais, Saint Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé.
Lecture on soil, varietals and wine making process.
Visits to private cellars.

PROPOSAL 2 - THE BEAUJOLAIS WINES
From the one and same Gamay varietal, discover the three different categories of Beaujolais wines according to soil, location and wine making.
Visits to private cellars.

PROPOSAL 3 - THE CHALONNAIS REGION
Discover its wines in the villages of RULLY, GIVRY and MERCUREY, its castles at COUCHES and RULLY (12th and 15th c.), Marguerite de Bourgogne's estates.
Possibilities of a dinner at a three-star-Michelin restaurant

PROPOSAL 4 - THE GREAT WINES OF BURGUNDY
From the vineyards around BEAUNE and NUIT SAINT GEORGES
Discover the capital of Burgundy, BEAUNE, with a visit of the church of Notre-Dame and the famous hospital (15th c.), where the annual wine auction takes place in November
Scenic road through the vineyards to the Cistercian castle and cellar of CLOS VOUGEOT (12th, 15th c.).
Visits to private cellars.

beaujolais and burgundy wineswine tasting in beaujolais PROPOSAL 5 - FROM THE VINE TO THE BOTTLE
Trail from the wine grower to the trade, through the wine making process and aging in oak barrels.

PROPOSAL 6 - WINE TASTING SCHOOL
Under the guidance of a wine professional and according to your wishes, discover the different wines of Burgundy, various styles and vintages.



PROPOSAL 7 - LYON'S FAMED CUISINE
From the very simple styled food, typical of Lyon, to the elegant recipies of the great chefs who gave Lyon its worldwide reputation, discover the covered and outdoor markets, visit a chocolate or a sausage maker.
Have a meal in a typical "bouchon", or a fancy three-star Michelin restaurant.
Cooking lessons on request.

PROPOSAL 8 - THE BRESSE REGION
The Bresse chiken, raised outside and fed with corn, first AOC other than wine, brought the Bresse reputation to the top, together wwith its dairy products.
This tour is perfect for bicycle sightseeing.
It allows a real contact with the rural economy, and includes the discovery of the Saracen farms.
Optional : Dombes pond area, wild birds haven, the mediaeval town of PEROUGES (15th c.) or dinner in a three-star Michelin restaurant.
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- Architecture and History
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Françoise Barbet - qualified and certified guide
Les Sauniers
71570 Saint Véran, FRANCE		 Tel : (33) 3 85 37 15 00
Fax : (33) 3 85 33 83 19
E-mail : barbet.guide@free.fr