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BOURGOGNE (BURGUNDY)


From 22nd to 24th August we visited the Bourgogne region
We stayed at Dompierre-les-Ormes (Elms). We went to Bourbon-Lancy, Cluny, Chalon-sur-Saone and a couple of wineries. It was HOT HOT HOT, Monday 38deg. Tuesday 35deg. Wednesday Storms (on the way home). We would recommend the Relais Dompierrois for your stay in the area.

Bourbon - medieval town


Chateau Fourchault
We found this one along the road - looks deserted but there is a post box, so it seems that it is inhabited

Cluny - remains of a 10th Century Abbey

Part of the original entrance

Cluny - 12th Century Church

Cluny - 12th Century Church

Cluny - old town square

Cluny - more old town buildings

Narrow Lanes around Cluny

Steep Lane - Cluny

Part of the original Transept from around 1000AD

Part of the original Transept from around 1000AD

Cluny - Monastery buildings - 13th Century

Cluny - Monastery buildings - 13th Century

The view from Dompierre-les-Ormes

The view from Dompierre-les-Ormes

Beautiful Wine growing area - Pinot Noir and Light varieties

Local resident

Chalon-sur-Saone St Vincent Square

Chalon-sur-Saone St Vincent Square

Chalon-sur-Saone - St Vincent Abbey

Chalon-sur-Saone Theatre

Givry - the Church

Givry - the entance to the old town