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Your day in Burgundy begins with a guided tour to the medieval castle of Bazoches and its colorful history. Located on the outskirts of Vezelay, it welcomed King Philippe- Auguste and Richard the Lion heart on their way to the 3rd Crusade! The castle was bought by the Marshall of Vauban in 1675, the inventor of civil engineering. He modified the castle and installed a garrison.
The present owners are descendants of the eldest daughter of the Marshall and you can view a number of their ancestral manuscripts, treatise, furniture, coats of arms, beds, desks and libraries.
The morning ends with a visit to Vezelay, the eternal hill, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a guided tour of the basilica dedicated to Sainte Marie-Madeleine, an important example of Romanesque architecture and sculpture which still holds relics of the saint.
Free time in the village and lunch at Hotel de la Poste et du Lion d'Or (drinks not included) before an afternoon trip down the River Serein to the famous vineyards of Chablis.
Visit a cellar to sample several varieties of Chablis. The wine is light and dry and was first produced during the Roman Empire.
Village of Vezelay, France
April 01 to October 31
Tuesday and Saturday Departure Point: Tour departs from your centrally located Paris hotel (Zip codes 75001-75020) Departure Time: 7:00am Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 7:00pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pickup is available from all Paris centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. The hotel address post code (zip code) must begin with 75, i.e. 75001 through to 75020.
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Lunch (drinks not included)
- Transport by air conditioned minivan
- Conducted by a qualified guide-interpreter
- Entrance ticket to the Castle of Bazoches
- Cellar visit and wine tasting session at Chablis
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
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- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour is a small group minivan tour with a maximum of 8 passengers
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