Day 8, Tuesday 26th Sept. 2006:

Bort l'Etang --> Beaune 133 Miles / 214 km / 2h45
Beaune --> Gilly les Citeaux 16 Mi / 26 km / 20 mn
 

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After a leisurly breakfast and driver's meeting, we are now ready to go to our last overnight castle. But first, we will make a stop in Beaune for lunch and for a visit of Les Hospices de Beaune.
A private guided tour will take us around this historical hospital which received its first patient in the year 1452 and has kept its door opens to everyone ever since. That is 553 years of uninterrupted care...

The buildings, well known for their trademarked colorful roofs, also contain impressive wine cellars. One of the unique characteristics of the Hospices is its wine producing estate of over 150 acres, which have made it through its entire hsitory.

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By mid afternoon, we will take the short drive to our 14th castle hotel, The Château de Gilly, located at the footsteps of the patron saint of winemakers, St. Vincent.
Relax upon arrival by taking a horse carriage ride around the domain, jump in the pool or play some tennis. A welcome dring will be served on the front terrace (weather permitting) followed by a superb dinner in the stone-vaulted cellar, now the restaurant. Enjoy your last night in an original castle as we are heading back to Germany tomorrow.

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Château de Gilly

Château de Gilly stands in grandeur in the heart of Burgundy's Grands Cru between Dijon and Beaune. Indeed, its history and its presence are the very essence of the region. Its austere 14th century Cistercian origins contrast with the ornamental style of the 17th century to provide a palatial moated residence standing in formal "à la Française" gardens. The estate includes several historic buildings displaying centuries of superb craftsmanship. One such is the stone-vaulted cellar, now the restaurant, which is linked by tunnel to the main building. The cuisine and the wines are a gastronomic experience never to be forgotten - a worthy tribute to Burgundian culture.
   

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