Dijon to Beaune: Our last ride

June 9, 2018

After visiting the market this AM we made our fInal ride to Beaune. Before beginning our final leg of the combined Alsace/Burgundy tour I wandered the streets of Dijon following the Owl’s Trail. The cycling concluded with a gentle ride form Dijon to Beaune giving us lots of time to pack up including my bike into it’s box. This is a bit of a nuisance because I only have to unpack it again tomorrow but it did give me a chance to give it a good clean. Once again we rode the Route des Grands Cru passed some of the most famous and expensive vineyards in France. We had our final group dinner in a lovely restaurant in a former wine cave. Off to Toulouse.

Jardin Darcy. Who knew Mr Darcy had his own garden in Dijon.

The covered market in Les Halles that dates back to 1873.

One of the many gargoyles on the church facade

This owl on the wall of the Notre Dame is not only the symbol of Dijon but considered a good luck charm. Rub it with your left hand (closest to the heart) for good luck, I did.

The unique water fountain in Liberation Square.

A bronze in front of a town hall dedicated to wine growing in the region.

The fountain lights up at night with ever changing colours.

Passing by the grand cru vineyards. We all wore our Canada jerseys and once again we heard many cries of ”Vive le Canada”.

The wine business must be good to own a chateau like this one.

Since we went to the market we decided to have one more picnic. This was our wine for lunch., the best we had in Burgundy.

Apparently what makes these vineyards the best is the perfect combination of soil and sun for optimal growing conditions.

One more great dessert fir those who had it.

Today's ride: 43 km (27 miles)
Total: 853 km (530 miles)

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