The Burgundy is region of France world-renowned for its outstanding wine and food. It is the end of the rainbow for people who appreciate food and wine. This works out splendidly for my husband and me, as he loves great wine and I love great food. For many years, when I would visit my parents and family in Germany, my father would give us his car and we did a week or two exploring Europe. On an early trip, we stumbled upon the Château Bellecroix and stayed in their smallest room in the turret, lugging our suitcases up the stairs and smuggling in wine bought in a store. Living in a real chateau is such a great experience. It was fun and still is today, although now we prefer the ground floor. From this quiet and tranquil place, we visited all the great wineries and fantastic restaurants. By the way, this place is for sale. My husband loves Chassagne Montrachet, where he shows me the Grand Cru vineyards . As good as the wines are, they have equally good restaurants. While my husband drooled over the wine, I asked the sales girl for recommendations of some good places to eat. She pointed out a cute little outdoor restaurant called La Cabone, which is run by the same woman who also owns a new restaurant called Ed.Em. I didn't eat in either one and wish I had, because we went on to visit Beaune and had a very bad meal. After being disappointed, I ended up in a nice patisserie with a great piece of a hazelnut chocolate dessert and an espresso. . For the next two days, we relaxed at the Bellecroix and decided to have dinner on Friday night and a Sunday lunch at two totally different restaurants. In early years, the Bellecroix offered a great dinner. My husband proclaims they had the best foie gras, which the cook made himself. Unfortunately, the Bellecroix had closed its restaurant in January and the owner recommended a place in Rully, a nearby village. This place offers French country cooking at its best. My husband and I both loved our meal. Don’t expect anything fancy (because it isn’t), but boy is it good. I had snail raviolis served in a creamy cheese sauce. Both of our main courses were delicious with a great sauce and I had a delicious crème brûlée . If you want a three-star spectacular and very expensive experience, make a reservation at the Maison Lameloise in Chagny. It will cost you a sack of gold, but you will experience French food and culture at its best. I can only describe it as a sensual sensation with flavors exploding in your mouth, an art form unto itself. It's not so much about the meat or the fish, but what it comes with it—the work and creativity that the chef puts into every single little detail. It is a culinary experience one never forgets in the hallowed temple of French cuisine. The Sunday market in Chagny is large and a lot of fun. It sells live feathered animals of all sizes. On this trip, we visited Dijon for the first time. Dijon is the capital of Burgundy and right away mustard pops into our minds. But Dijon is about so much more than just mustard. This quaint town in the northeast of France has a rich cultural heritage, with beautiful vineyards surrounding it—one of four official French cities of gastronomy. We stayed in a cute modern hotel called Vertigo. The staff was super helpful and friendly and the rooms were high-tech. We stayed for two days and never got into the car. The first night we ate at the restaurant, bistro DZ’envies, a trendy restaurant with a canteen feel where chef, David Zuddas, will satisfy your culinary desires. And you don't need to dress up. We sat outside next to the Les Halles of Dijon’s market and enjoyed a remarkable meal. The second night we ate at L’Oiseau Des Ducs, a restaurant with a Michelin star. This is part of the Bernard L’Oiseau chain and lives up to its reputation. Here we had the menu dégustion. When you order this menu, you get to sample small portions of the chef’s signature dishes. The food was wonderful with subtle flavors. I hope I have the chance to visit this beautiful region of France again.
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9/14/2017 03:21:22 am
What a fantastic trip! The food sounds incredible too. Hope you buy the chateau so we can come stay with you! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos with us.
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Gerlinde
9/14/2017 07:10:41 am
This is not for us Tricia, but for someone that is younger and has the energy and money to do so. It was nice to dream however and it is a beautiful place. It even has a Cathedral. I can see someone taking a group there for a workshop and exploring the area.
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9/14/2017 05:08:40 pm
What a wonderful trip! Your food descriptions have a way to taking us to France with you, a fabulous post!
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Gerlinde
9/15/2017 09:07:14 am
Thank you Deb, you are so sweet.
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9/16/2017 11:02:17 am
A culinary delight! I would have drooled over the wines too. Well written as always! Cheers!
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Gerlinde
9/17/2017 08:18:28 pm
Thanks Jo , we ate way too much but we walked a lot.
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9/17/2017 05:05:39 am
What marvelous memories to treasure, Gerlinde! It looks like a magical place... and good food too? Wow! Hugs.
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Gerlinde
9/17/2017 08:19:53 pm
You would magic on every corner Teagan.
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I felt like I was there, drinking the wine and tasting the amazing food with you and your guy. Do they expect someone to buy the chateau and continue to use it as an inn? Perhaps open up the restaurant again? Certainly hope so. This place is being placed gently in my bucket list. xo
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Gerlinde
9/20/2017 05:56:56 pm
They hope somebody will buy the place . It would be perfect for workshops and as a base to explore the Burgundy. This is one of those places people have returned to over and over.
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