A day's outing through Borgogne

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An early start Saturday morning - 7:30am. Why? We were on our way to a vide-grenier (garage sale) at Gergy before having lunch at Chalon-sur-Saône. Neville drove a scenic route, which was beautiful, sojourning through quaint villages. Look, Madame! A brocante! Where? Stop! What a treat we were in for as Neville pulled to a stop opposite a church (complete with cemetery) at the village of Corberone. A hand written sign at the gate showed us the way in…we shall let the photos tell the story! Madame Smith came away happily with a mustard pot and a bigger pot (useful for something!) Neville found some glasses, while Mabel and Jan just marveled at the collections. But Neville, we still need to go to Gergy. A further drive along narrow roads, through more quaint villages, past wheat fields and vineyards and we arrived at Gergy. No signs for the grenier. Driving, looking, driving, looking…Perhaps they are not having it due to the 3 days of mourning for the tragedy in Nice. Driving around this larger picturesque town was delightful, but no sign of the grenier. We stopped by the river near the caravan park and oval where the grenier should be. Neville checked the details….it’s on tomorrow Madame! Dimanche (Sunday), not Samedi (Saturday)!



After much laughter, we continued on our journey to Chalon-Sur-Saône for a much needed coffee, meander through the town and lunch. This town has a beautiful square, surrounded by historic buildings. Mabel was in awe of the cathedral. The Saône flows majestically through the city. A poignant moment was when we saw the French flag flying half mast; makes one truly value our life.





Following our lunch (more delicious eats; just as well we are walking a lot!) we headed back towards Dijon, with some breathtaking diversions. This part of the Burgundy region is full of vineyards. We drove through Meursault, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée after the most wonder filled stop at Santenay. The photos almost do justice to the stunning views. A further rest and stretch stop at Beaune, before returning to ‘Villa Pernot’, completed a spectacular day’s outing.

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Photos

Corberone
The village church and cemetery

Gergy
We found our way to the river area..still no grenier

Oh well... the river at Gergy is delightful!
No, we are not coming back tomorrow Madame!

St Vincent's Cathedral, Chalon-Sur-Saone
The area was Chistianized about 177. This Romanesque cathedral was built in 3 stages between 1090-1130. Restoration and repairs have been carried out since the 19th century. She is very old!

The Sanctuary
These windows show scenes from the life of Christ

Salut!
It really is WATER! Preparing for lunch at Chalon-Sur-Saone

Chèvre et salade
Entree size!

Comments

[Gael]

Funny story Jan but the trip wasn't wasted with such wonderful scenery! Poor Madame Smith, .....at least she found some treasures! So glad you are all safe and sound, terrible news from Nice.

[Jane Bishop]

Keep the 20th August free
Hi Jan, I'm following your blog and it looks like you're having a wonderful time! I've been holding off saying anything but I can't help it anymore and this is the only way I know how to contact you. Well, can you guess? Warren and I are now engaged :) This happened on July 2nd. Our engagement party is happening Sunday afternoon on August 20th. There will be an invite waiting for you when you get home. Hope you can come. Looking forward to a good catch-up, which will probably have to happen after the engagement party though. Keep safe with the rest of your travels and keep having a wonderful time! Blessings, Jane xo