Abbaye Fontenay

A Return to Abbaye Fontenay

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July 6th 2017
Another stunning day. The trouble is with every stunning day there are stunning temperatures. Looks like mid 30s again. Today’s drive will take us north through rolling countryside to the historic Abbaye Fontenay. This excursion is two years late but all good things happen to those who wait. Our route takes us onto a plateau overlooking the flat land around Beaune. The vineyards have disappeare ... read more

Europe » France » Burgundy

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