Beaune, France, Burgundy’s Wine Capital, is Rich with Ancient History

Mary Gilbert Europe, Food and Wine, History, Tours and Sightseeing November 16, 2022Basilica Collègiale Notre-Dame, Beaune, Beaune market, Bourgogne, Burgundy, Burgundy wine, Château de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Dukes of Burgundy, France, French markets, Fromagerie Alain Hess, Hospices de Beaune, Hôtel-Dieu, Joseph Drouhin, La Place Carnot, Le Promenade des Remparts, Maison Bouchard Père et Fils, Porte Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Martin bastion, Square des Lions, Wine 6 Comments

Beaune, France, Burgundy’s Wine Capital, is Rich with Ancient History

I’m walking along a promenade on ancient ramparts (La Promenade des Remparts). The pathway encircles the old town of Beaune, the celebrated wine capital of Burgundy (Bourgogne) in the Côte d’Or department in eastern France. This strategic fortification, with itsRead more

What’s Cooking in Burgundy

Mary Gilbert Europe, Food and Wine May 9, 2014Alain Hess Fromager, Beaune, Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cooking class, Crémant, Époisses Cheese, French Market, Gougeres, Joie de vivre, Kendall Smith Franchini, La Place Carnot, Marjorie Taylor, Market tour, TGV Train, The Cook's Atelier, Travel, Travel blog, Travel writing 4 Comments

“It’s all about the ingredients and knowing where they come from,” says Marjorie Taylor, chef and co-founder of The Cook’s Atelier. She’s leading us through the bountiful and beautiful stalls of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, olives, and herbs from someRead more