You
will find in Burgundy a gigantic touristic, historic and
cultural patrimony.
Burgundy is one of the richest regions in France. It possesses
the biggest amount of ancient architecture. There are
castles, abbays, churches ...
Every municipality possesses specific treasuries.
The big cities of Burgundy flow over with marvels !!
A visit to tourist offices sites are a must : Chalon
sur Saône,
Givry.
The
Village of Saint-Denis de Vaux
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Saint-Denis de Vaux village possesses a XIXth century church
in perfect condition. |
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The
Bishop's Palace which dates back to the XIIIrd century,
is to be found in the village. |
Castles in
South Burgundy |
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At
a short distance away from Saint-Denis de Vaux, in Mellecey,
the château de Germolles, the holiday
home of Dukes of Burgundy, was built by Philippe le Hardi
and Marguerite of Flanders, with the help of the artists
from the "Burgundy School".
The tower and the entrance portch and the three storied
main building with its rafters, its guards room under the
lancet arch, overexposed chapels, oratory and heraldic frescos,
monumental sculptured fire places, and a collection of pavements...
This castle is a pure marvel and the only one belonging
to the Burgundy Dukes which is still in existance in France. |
Guided
visits :
from 1rst july to 31 august : from 10h00 to 12h00
and 14h00 to 18h00, closed on tuesdays
Tel : + 33 3 85 45 10 55
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The
first foundation of St Bernard (1113), the Abbaye
of la Ferté was one of the most important
cistercian abbeys.
The Church has disappeared but the magnificient Abbey
Church Palace has remained intact.
The interior decor evokes the art of living of the XVIIIrd
century : very wide staircases, wooded and sculptured
salons, tapistries, original pictures and furnitures. |
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The
Chateau de Sully, has "the most beautiful
castle court in France", and is situated between Autun
and Beaune.
It's a Renaissance Residence surrounded by a moat.
A the moment this Castle is a private Residence in which
the Duke and the Duchess of Magenta, descendants of the
Dukes of Burgundy, live. |
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This
three Castles are a selection taken from the most beautiful
ones and the closest to the village.
There are many more in Burgundy !! |
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The
Wine Road
isn't to be missed
: it allows you to conciliate the discovery of extraordinary
sites with visits to wine cellars.
The village of Saint-Denis de Vaux is situated on the Burgundy
Wine Road. |
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The
Green Itinery (Scenic Road), which
goes through the department of the Saône et Loire
from the North to the South, has been conceived for people
keen on trecking, bike riding, roller skating, elephant
or other, and in all cases without being bothered by motor
vehicles !
One of the most attractive itinery is the one which links
Cluny with Givry.
This
Itinery is 44 km long and goes through 22 typical Burgundy
villages.
13 different signposted circuits are proposed, all of
which are 15 to 45 km long.
For more details :
Conseil
Général de Saône et Loire
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