After breakfast, head by motorcoach to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Cote d'Or area and Burgundy's wine capital.
Although life here centers around wine, Beaune offers much more with its ramparts, medieval houses, cobblestone streets,
and historical monuments. Visit the HOTEL-DIEU charity hospital, built in 1443 and paid for by the chancellor of Burgundyafter the Hundred Years' War left many of the town's population destitute. Today it houses Van der Weyden's painting
of The Last Judgment and is one of France's architectural highlights. After lunch, continue to Dijon, where you board the
TGV to Paris, the "City of Light."
Disembarking went very smoothly. I guess that is the difference between 58 passengers and 3000+!!!
Disembarking went very smoothly. I guess that is the difference between 58 passengers and 3000+!!!
Miles and miles of grape vines......
Entrance to Hotel-Dieu. Hospice de Beaune. A unique place where the spirit of the ducal Burgundy radiates. This hospital, a "palace for the poor", was established in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor to the Duke of Burgundy and his wife, Guigone de Salins.
Courtyard with the magnificent patterned roof made of glazed tiles, its Gothic gables and helf-timbered galleries.
One of the hospital beds. Each bed held 2 patients. This is the womens section.
Mens section
Pharmacy
"The Last Judgement" by Rogier van der Weyden (d.1464 is a masterpiece of observed detail and religious insight.
Boarding the TGV in Dijon to our last stop.....Paris, the "City of Lights'!!!!
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