Burgundy: Art, History, and Wine

Before there was a strong and unified France, Burgundy was the seat of the richest, most powerful rulers in Northern Europe. The countryside, towns, and cities of Burgundy testify to this elegant, aristocratic past, with fabled buildings such as the Hospice de Beaune, (shown here) founded in 1433 as an almshouse for the poor. The city of Dijon, the great Romanesque Cathedral at Autun, the many historic villages, all give us a way to feel at home in a time far different from our own. With a jewel-like landscape of celebrated vineyards and towns with names like Chambertin and Meursault, this area is feast of pleasures of all kinds.



What you will see and learn about with ArtSmartTalk:

• Burgundy's Age of Gold - Dukes Bold, Good, and Fearless
• Burgundy's wine appelations - a unique and interesting system
• The Arts under the Dukes - Buildings, Books, and other precious Baubles
• Burgundy's Romanesque legacy - abbeys and great churches

Are you planning a trip to the Burgundy area of France? Would you like to get more out of what you'll see and help plan for your best experience? Would it just be fun to have the pleasure of learning more about this beautiful area? Is your book group reading a historical novel about the late Middle Ages and you'd like to know more of the story?
Contact me for more information about small group ArtSmartTalks.
Also available (and if location makes an in-person talk impractical): customized email or hard copy packets with art and art history information to fit the itinerary for an upcoming trip - A great way to get more out of your travels. Contact me for more information.                                                                                                                                                                          

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