Pernand Vergelesses

Sunday, October 01, 2006

Pernand Vergelesses

Pernand Vergelesses
4 miles from Beaune
Highlights:
Views from the Virgin
Hikes to Cabottes

Restaurants:
Charlamagne
La Grappe

Wineries:
Domaine Rollin http://www.domaine-rollin.com/
Domaine Rapet
Domaine Denis
DeLarche
Dubreuil-Fontaine
Pavelot

Pizza Truck on Monday Night

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The French "L'Apero"

The French Apéritif (commonly known as L’Apéro ) is a pretty slick custom in the French way of life. People of each region of France have preferences for certain aperitifs, usually stemming from traditional local availability.

The French (and guests) have nuts, chips or small food bites such as thin slices of dry sausage, small quiches or hors d’oeuvres.

The most popular Apéritifs in France are:
Kir: 4 oz. of Sauvignon Blanc + 1/2 oz. Crème de Cassis.

Kir Royal: 4 oz. of Champagne or Sparkling wine + 1/2 oz. Crème de Cassis or Raspberry.

Moscato: This sweet white fruity wine is great with Blue style cheeses, salted almonds and green olives.

Suggested Itineries

DIJON-
Capital of the region and former capital of the Duchy of Burgundy.

VOUGEOT-
Visit the Château du Clos de Vougeot, head of the world's largest wine brotherhood, "Les Chevaliers du Tastevin"

BEAUNE-
Capital of Burgundy wines. Visit the Hôtel-Dieu, most eloquent example of Flemish art.

FONTENAY -
The abbey is a fascinating example of Cistercian architecture. Listed as a UNESCO world Heritage Site.

SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS -
A town perched on a granite outcrop. Stroll through the narrow streets.

FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN -
Lunch at the restaurant or a farm inn in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, medieval town known for its famous aniseed balls and its wines. Site of the movie "Chocolat".

SAULIEU-
Center of gastronomy and gateway to the Morvan regional park. Guided tour of the town and visit of the Museum Pompon with its animal sculptures.

AUXONNE-
with its fortifications left from the past, is located on the banks of the river Saône. Visit the arsenal and the castle that preserves the memory of Napoleon Bonaparte, once a student at Auxonne's artillery school.

Restaurants

Beaune - La Ciboulette
Beaune - Le Benaton
Beaune - Le Conty
Beaune - Le Fleury
Beaune - Le P'tit Paradis
Beaune - Le Petit Bonheur (Mussels, fries, pizza)
Beaune Mountain - Le Bon Accueil - Chez Nono
Bouilland - Auberge Saint-Martin
Bouze Les Beaune - La Bouzerotte
Chateauneuf en Auxois - Orée du Bois
Fixin - Au clos Napoléon
Ladoix-Serrigny - La Buissonnière
Marsannay - Cafe de la Place - Cheap and good
Morey St Denis - Castel de Très Girard
Pernand Vergelesses - la Charlamagne
Puligny Montrachet - Le Montrachet
Saint Roman - Les Roches
Volnay - Le Cellier Volnaysien
Vosne Romanee - La Toute Petite Auberge
Vougeot - Chateau de Gilly Restaurant Cote Terriors
Vougeot - Le Clos de la Vouge

A Place in Beaune - "Chez La Vie"

Sunday, October 01, 2006