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  II. Beaune   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Beaune is a blend of ancient architecture and contemporary French lifestyles.
Beaune - La Cote d'Or This morning we were lectured on the wine areas of the Burgundy region and then led to Le Cellier de la Cabiote for wine tastings and a "Machon" a light lunch of cold cuts, salad and two of the most delicious cheeses I've tasted.
Dinner this evening was at Auberge Cheval Noir in Beaune and consisted of a fish terrine for appetizer, Roast Rabbit with mixed vegetable, Cheese and (expensive) Cognac and a creamy, cake strawberry dessert.
home.comcast.net /~thesen/Travels/2004/2004-France/3-Burgundy   (1183 words)

  
  BEAUNE - LoveToKnow Article on BEAUNE
Beaune has tribunals of first instance and of commerce, a chamber of commerce, a school of agriculture and viticulture and colleges for girls and boys.
It carries on considerable trade in live-stock and cereals and in the vegetables of its market-gardens, and manufactures of casks, corks, white metal, oil, vinegar and machinery for the wine-trade are included among the industries; it is chiefly important for its vineyards and as the centre of the wine-trade of Burgundy.
Beaune was a fortified Roman camp and a stronghold during the middle ages.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BE/BEAUNE.htm   (575 words)

  
 France - Beaune And Its Beaune Mots
Beaune, a pleasant town of Roman origin sheltered in the Cote d'Or, preserving a medieval character in the midst of its anomalous present, dreaming its dreams, tending its vines, spinning its strange tales, and pouring its rich red wine, has written the entire history of Burgundy on the books of its town hall.
Beaune played a considerable part in the religious wars and was for a time one of the most important cities of the Calvinists in France.
It is quite probable that the might of Beaune is responsible for the dozens of naive stories that folks outside the walls were wont to tell concerning the inhabitants of the citadel.
www.oldandsold.com /articles07/burgundy-7.shtml   (2210 words)

  
 Beaune: The Vineyards
The Beaune vineyards are almost all located on the hillside and thus achieve a high percentage of premier crus in the classification of the climats (there are 39 premier crus in the 322 hectares of the Appellation).
Beaune whites are supple and rich with good acidity which gives them good structure Their fullness puts them on the level of the top grade whites - similar to Chassagne.
Beaune reds offer a palette of flavours and savours large enough (according to individual style), to accompany fine and light meats to strong sauces and marinades as well as most "classic" cheeses.
www.beaune.com /village/index_uk.html   (459 words)

  
 Notre-Dame Beaune - Americans in France
Notre-Dame of Beaune was modeled after the Cluny Abbey and was also influenced by Saint-Lazare in Autun, which was built at the same.
Notre-Dame of Beaune is one of the largest Romanesque churches in Burgundy.
Notre-Dame of Beaune is located in the center of Beaune not far from the Hospices de Beaune and the Tourist Office.
www.americansinfrance.net /Attractions/Notre-Dame-Beaune.cfm   (261 words)

  
 Beaune Hotels - Beaune, France
Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines, is a symbol of special way of life.
This charming hotel, which dates from the 16th century, is located in the heart of the town, just a stone's throw away from the beautiful Hospices de Beaune....
This hotel is ideally located in the centre of Beaune, close to the Old Town and opposite the railway station....
www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/france/bourgogne/cotedor/beaune?subid=PPCGO8g3265en   (425 words)

  
 hotels in Beaune . hotel reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Beaune Stars Hotel welcomes you in a cruiseliner decor, in the heart of Burgundy, known for its renown wine route as well as its architectural wonders.
Ideally located in the centre of Beaune, 300 metres from the Hospices, the hotel Arcantis Au grand Saint Jean is a building with 106 rooms, where you will be welcome in a very friendly and homelike way.
Beaune is the principal town of the Côte d'Or Area..
france.worldhotels.ws /hotels-in-beaune-1.htm   (458 words)

  
 * Beaune - (Wine): Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The surrounding wine area, in fact the entire southern Burgundy, is referred to as the Cote de Beaune.
Beaune (Bone) - Small city in Burgundy, at the centre of it's wine region.
In Burgundy, CHARDONNAY ranges in quality from bland to intense and in style from oaked to unoaked and from the minerally, unoaked, lean, bone dry chablis style to the richer, classically hazelnutty intense dry whites of the Cõte de Beaune.
en.mimi.hu /wine/beaune.html   (246 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Beaune, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
It is a noted center for Burgundy wines, with a wine school and wine research facilities.
Beaune flourished as a residence of the dukes of Burgundy.
Beaune, a circular city with 15th-century ramparts, has a Romanesque church (12th cent.) with 15th-century Flemish tapestries.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Beaune.html   (189 words)

  
 Beaune Day Tour
Beaune contains the headquarters of many well-respected Burgundy wine dealers in addition to grand historic sites that are worth seeing and gourmet food and restaurants.
Hotel-Dieu is the treasure of Beaune, a ‘medieval jewel’, with its superb multi-colored Burgundian roof tiles.
Beaune is the logical place to stay during your wine pilgrimage to the Cote d’Or and is actually the most visited city in Burgundy.
manstouch.com /travel/beaune.html   (553 words)

  
 Attractions in Beaune - Americans in France
Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy is a small medieval city that sits in the heart of, you guessed it, wine country.
The old city center of Beaune is surrounded by its medieval ramparts and 'doors' or portes to the city.
Beaune is easily accessed off the A6 Autoroute, there are two exits both marked Beaune or there is a train station.
www.americansinfrance.net /Attractions/Attractions-Beaune.cfm   (301 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
We spent two nights in Beaune this summer and it was quaint and nice, but doesn't begin to compare in my opinion with Bruges.
Beaune is a short detour on the train from Interlaken to Paris.
Beaune is in a wonderful area of France, but the town isn't as interesting and if you don't have a car to wander around the beautiful countryside, I think you would be missing the best of that area.
www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34528707&numresponses=8&start=0   (754 words)

  
 Hotels in Beaune (and vicinity)
Beaune, heart of Burgundy wine region, is one of France s most interesting communities.renowned for its artistic heritage.
In the heart of Beaune, a short stroll from the historic Hotel Dieu hospice and the historic town centre.
Situated in the heart of the old town of Beaune and sheltered by its ramparts, the Hotel is only a few paces away from the famous Hospices -15th Century-,...
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/France/Beaune.asp   (593 words)

  
 Beaune Vacation: Travel to Beaune
Beaune is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the district.
The Côte de Beaune, is known for its Burgundy wines, and Beaune is known for its annual wine sales organized by the Hospices de Beaune.
Beaune is a city of art and of history which illustrates the spiritual, cultural and economic development of the entire region of Burgundy.
www.europeandestinations.com /Beaune_Vacations.aspx   (156 words)

  
 Hotels in Beaune online, Beaune hotel reservation
Situated in the heart of the old town of Beaune and sheltered by its ramparts, the Hotel is only a few paces away from the famous Hospices -15th Century-, Notre-Dame Basilica and the shopping streets.
Situated in the heart of the old town of Beaune and sheltered by its ramparts, the abbaye Centre is only a few paces away from the famous Hospices -15th Century-, Notre-Dame Basilica and the shopping streets.
The Best Western Hotel Henry II is in the heart of Beaune, this original hotel, partly historic monument, meets today''s demands with its traditional charm and welcome.
catalogue.horse21.net /france+hotels/beaune+hotels   (606 words)

  
 Hotels Beaune France - Venere.com
In Beaune, a few minutes' drivefrom the motorway exit and afew hundred yards from thefamous Hospices and the historicaltown centre, the Hotel La Closerieis there to welcome you to a havenof peace and verdure, at the foot ofone of the most famous sites...
Hotel Adelie is located in the outskirts of Beaune, in Burgundy, in quiet and green surroundings, near a lake and in a region where it is possible to visit all the wine villages, such as Meursault, Volnay, Pommard and Montrachet.
Ideally located in the centre of Beaune, 300 metres from the Hospices, the hotel Arcantis Au grand Saint Jean is a building with 106 rooms, where you will be welcome in a very friendly and homelike way.
en.venere.com /hotels_beaune   (857 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Renaud de Beaune
By his contemporaries, Renaud de Beaune was considered one of the greatest orators of the time.
In spite of this condition the absolution was invalid, and the action of the archbishop caused, at least partly, the delay in obtaining the papal confirmation of his nomination to the See of Sens.
The principal works of de Beaune are: (1) Some discourses, among them funeral orations on Mary, Queen of Scots (1587), and on Queen Catharine de Medici (1589); (2) translation of the Psalms of David into French (Paris, 1575, 1637); (3) "La reformation de l'université de Paris (1605, 1667).
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02376c.htm   (344 words)

  
 Product Fact Sheet - Beaune-Avaux
There are no grand cru vineyards in the commune of Beaune, yet its 36 premier cru vineyards occupy 795 acres, over double the 317 acres under the Beaune village appellation.
The Beaune and Beaune premier cru vineyards are ranked as such for both red and white wines, yet the latter account for only 4.5 percent of the average annual production of 11,929 hectolitres (137,200 cases).
Beaune's importance grew after the destruction of the city of Autun in the 6th century, and Gregory of Tours' history of France, written in 570, already documented its importance in the culture of the vine.
www.kobrandwine.com /prodbook/ljb040.html   (276 words)

  
 tourist information on Beaune France
Chivres is 20 km east of Beaune: 18th century house Les Hirondelles situated on the outskirts of the town.
Located in a quiet and green setting, in the grounds of Levernois golf course, at 4 kms from the south of Beaune, the Golf Garden is made up of 70 apartments with 2 and 3 rooms entirely equipped....
Across picturesque hillsides famous for their vineyards, the Novotel Beaune is located midway between the historic town centre and A6 motorway....
www.justtourfrance.com /Bourgogne/town.asp?town=Beaune&area=Cote-D*Or&county=Bourgogne   (796 words)

  
 Beaune Hotels: Hôtel le Cep, Beaune Luxury Hotel
Hotel Le Cep, in Beaune, is set in one of France's most interesting cities in the heart of the Burgundy wine region.
The hotel is located in Beaune's town centre, close to the Basilique Notre Dame church, the famous Hospices de Beaune and not far from the vineyards of Burgundy.
Beaune may be most famous for wine, but it is also a beautiful medieval city and features attractions such as Beaune's Notre Dame church, and the famous 13th -century hospital, Hospices de Beaune, for visitors to discover.
www.slh.com /france/beaune/hotel_cepfra.html   (355 words)

  
 Beaune   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
But the fourth generation of family-directed Maison Joseph Drouhin, based for more than a century in Beaune, is a bold exception.
In a major break with tradition, this year’s Hospices de Beaune charity auction in Burgundy will be conducted by the auctioneers Christies, and will see the...
Auction Napa Valley might be the big thing here in the States but in France Hospices de Beaune auction is the charity wine auction to watch.
www.wikiverse.org /beaune   (239 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast B&B Beaune in Burgundy, France
Bed and Breakfast with four bedrooms and a suite of exceptional comfort in an XVIIIth century residence, 2 km from Vosne Romanée, ground of the prestigious "Romanée Conti" wine.
Bed and Breakfast with four bedrooms, guests lounge and kitchen corner, on a Burgundy vineyard property, in Nuits Saint Georges, between Beaune and Dijon, on the vintage road.
Bed and Breakfast with four bedrooms in a restored 18th century residence, 25 km from Beaune, 15 km from Côte de Beaune vineyards.
www.bonadresse.com /alist_bed-breakfast-beaune.htm   (281 words)

  
 Hotels in Beaune, France
Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines, is a symbol of special way of life.
Situated in the heart of the old town of Beaune and sheltered by its ramparts, the Tulip Inn Athanor Centre (16th Century) is only a few paces away from the famous Hospices de Beaune, Notre-Dame...
Traditional Burgundian family hotel situated next to the historic city of Beaune and its prestigious vineyards, the restaurants and the museums.
www.bookings-at.org /city/fr/beaune.html   (281 words)

  
 The Hospices de Beaune Vineyard : Origin and Donation
The Hospices de Beaune purchased a plot of this great vintage in 1989, and decided to name it Dames de Flandre in memory of the nun community of the Hôtel-Dieu.
The noble pair carrying this name were the founders of the Hospice de la Charité of Beaune, which has been of great help to the needy for three centuries.
In 1991, the Hospices de Beaune purchased a plot of this great Morey-St-Denis vintage, thanks to a legacy from Madame Georges KRITTER and according to her will.
www.vin-et-tradition.com /english/beaune/donation.htm   (1088 words)

  
 De_Beaune   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Florimond de Beaune was born in Blois which is in central France, on the Loire River and, at the time de Beaune was born there, it was almost a second capital of France.
In fact de Beaune and Descartes were good friends and corresponded frequently on mathematical topics.
De Beaune was also interested in mechanics and optics and wrote on these topics.
www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Mathematicians/De_Beaune.html   (313 words)

  
 Maison Joseph Drouhin - Cote de Beaune Rouge
Background: Aloxe-Corton is a village situated in the North of the Côte de Beaune.
Background: Admirably situated on a hill between Pommard and Beaune with a direct Southern exposure, Clos des Mouches is one of the most famous Premier Cru vineyards of Beaune.
Background: In the Côte de Beaune, not far from Beaune, the lovely and tiny village of Volnay is surrounded by vineyards.
drouhin.dreyfusashby.com /drouhin_cdbr.htm   (4629 words)

  
 Hospices de Beaune
On the third Sunday in November there's an auction in Beaune, deep in the heart of Burgundy, which is the centrepiece of three days devoted to the celebration of Burgundian wines.
Back in the fifteenth century a Burgundian from Beaune called Nicolas Rolin founded the famous 'Hospices de Beaune', a charitable organisation designed to give health care and succour to the poor and sick.
Today, as a museum, it's one of Beaune's tourist attractions, but the Hospices itself is still very much a going concern.
www.foodandwine.net /wine/wine0105.htm   (489 words)

  
 09/15/99-Hotel-Dieu
On the third Sunday in November an annual charity auction in the city of Beaune is the centrepiece of three days of festivities known as Les Trois Glorieuses.
The oldest hospital and founder of the charity auction is the Hotel-Dieu, or the Hospices de Beaune – an intact medieval treasure, snug in the heart of the city’s encircling ramparts.
The medieval hospice was a place of refuge, medical support and contemplation for the down and out all the way up until 1971, when a modern hospital was finally built in Beaune and the crisp beds of the Hotel-Dieu were made for the last time – when it became a museum.
www.saraphina.com /moseyfr/091599/091599hoteldieu.htm   (462 words)

  
 Beaune Hotels, hotels in Beaune, France | France Hotels Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Mercure Beaune Centre is located in the city center, a short stroll from the famous Beaune Hospices Winery, and approximately 40 miles from Dijon Burgundy...
Beaune, the heart of Burgundy's wine region, is one of France's most interesting cities: its famous basilica, hospice, bell tower and ramparts are part...
The Exclusive Hostellerie Cedre is situated near to the city center and the Hospices de Beaune....
beaune.francehotelsdb.com   (265 words)

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