Beaune and Chateau de Chamirey, France

Beaune Hospital Museum

I will have to return and spend a few days in Beaune.  It is one of the loveliest places we visited, right in the heart of Burgundy.  The town is best known for Hotel – Dieu, Des Hospices Civils. The hospital was founded in 1443 by wealthy locals, Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone, as a way of helping the … Read More

Marseilles to Arles

Woke up this morning to bright sunshine and a gorgeous view of Marseilles’ old port.  We started the day with the most typical of French breakfasts, a croissant and café au lait. We walked around the area, stopping at the morning fish market. I wish I could have bought some of the fish, it could not have been fresher. From … Read More