Chalon Sur Saone

Chalon Sur Saone and Beaune

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August 29th 2009
Today's breakfast was eggs Benedict and I must admit it was the best sauce that I can remember having in a long time. We were scheduled for an early departure so we had a wake up call at 7 am for departure at 8:30. We were taking a bus from Chalon-Sur-Saone to Beaune. We had a beautiful ride through the Saone Valley passing vineyards all the way. We arrived in Beaune and were given a tour of t ... read more

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