Adventurers & Oenophiles
By Carrie Brock July 15, 2019 It’s dawn, and I’m awake while the rest of the world is barely stirring. The sun is breaking the Medieval skyline and the cobblestones are wet from dewey overnight air. It’s quiet, except for the delivery trucks bringing in their morning haul for the all-important outdoor cafe scene.... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself in the gorgeous village of Beaune within the Côte-d'Or on a sunny day, I definitely recommend a lunch at Les Jardin des Remparts. It is a one Michelin star restaurant in the heart of Burgundy that exemplifies French gastronomy. Situated in a beautiful outdoor garden terrace, where you can sit with... Continue Reading →
By Carrie Brock Burgundy, or Bourgogne as it’s known locally, has a dramatic history dating back millions of years. From its prehistoric topographical character to its more recent, religiously oppressive and melancholic past leading up to the French Revolution, Bourgogne has seen its share of difficulties during its growth to prominence. As history and wine... Continue Reading →