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Top left and right; Pure, clear water escapes from Lake Annecy, and ows into the channels that run in the
“old town” (historic center of Annecy), which gives Annecy its picturesque nickname of “Venice of the Alps.” Photos: wallpapers france
Bottom left; View of Lyons, from the top of the Fourvière Basilica. Photo: nacel.org
Bottom right; Hospices de Beaune. The original hospital building, the Hôtel-Dieu,
one of the nest examples
of French fteenth-century architecture, is now a museum. Photo: beaune-tourism.com
to the Fourvière Hill, we enjoy the splendor of the Notre Dame de Fourvière, overlooking the city of Lyon. In 1988, UNESCO listed Lyon as a world cultural heritage, where cobblestones lie quietly on the ancient streets, having recorded footprints for over two thousand years.
STAY: RADISSON BLU HOTEL
DAY 4: Oct. 18, 2018
Lyon: (156 km / 1 hour 40 minutes) Beaune: tasting wine at winery
In the morning we visit the town of Beaune in eastern France. Beaune, once in uential in the history of France, has become a popular peaceful tourist destination, and is the wine capital of the Burgundy region. In Beaune, the daily life is always enriched by wine, along with antique fortresses, medieval buildings, cobblestone streets and historical monuments. We explore the cul- ture of Beaune, visit Hospices de Beaune, an example of Gothic architecture built in 1443, and admire its famous collection, “The Last Trial.” Then, we visit a winery for wine tasting, led by the professional sommelier, we’ll get to know the history of the fermenting process of wine produced in eastern France and experience the mysterious charm of red wine.
STAY: MERCURE BEAUNE CENTRE HOTEL
Day 5: Oct. 19, 2018
Beaune: (46 km / 45 minutes) Dijon: (189 km / 2 hours) Troyes
When it comes to Dijon, the rst impression is the lovely owl and the delicious mustard. Owls have been the lucky mascot of Dijon since ancient times. The local tourist bureau has also lined up scenic spots to form the “owl route.”Well-known world wide, Dijon mustard is a favorite sauce among chefs. Dijon, a prominent ducal territory in the 11th century, has developed into both an administrative city and art center famous for its deli- cious food and wine. We visit Rue de la Liberté, a busy shopping street for pedestrians. It is lined with build- ings mostly dating from the 15th century to the 18th century which are classi ed as monuments historiques: Rue des Forges, from medieval times; Place François Rude where the locals love to promenade; and the most typical building, the Palace of the Dukes.
In the afternoon, we visit and take in Troyes with its
very long history. Troyes has been well documented since the Roman times, and has many well-known titles, such as “the capital of history”, “the capital of medieval half-timbered houses,” and “the capital of stained glass,” as well as an important city for textile industry. We visit one of the most famous landmarks,Troyes city square to admire its medieval legacy, a lovely group of half-tim- bered houses, as well as the super-popular alley Rouelle de Chats. Next is Eglise Ste-Madeleine, built in the 15th century. It is a three-aisled church principally renowned
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