A postcard from Beze

Published: Wed, 08/14/19

Bonjour!

It's that time of year again when we take a little time out with our family.

Summer is here in Burgundy and we're having a great time visiting some of the local attractions.

The beautiful medieval village of Bèze is one of our favourites.

This morning, we headed for the underground caves with stalagmites and stalactites over 7 million years old, and a boat ride to see the clearest underground pools imaginable. This may not be the grandest of the caves that we've visited, but certainly worth a visit, and the perfect spot to cool off on a hot day.
Our guide even spoke perfect English!

Next stop, the Abbey of St Peter Beza surrounded by stunning gardens, and listed among the Historic Monuments of France, complete with ancient towers and a stunning Lavoir dating from the 17th century, where Nuns and locals were able to do their laundry in times gone by in the cool, clear waters.

After exploring the narrow streets with hidden gems such as the ancient Monastery school and communal bread oven, we were glad of some refreshments, and there was plenty of choice. We ate in the local auberge, a fascinating building which was once 7 separate ones, and which still houses many reminders of medieval times, in addition to a pre-WW1 primary school room, complete with wooden desks, benches and posters giving quite an insight to the ancient art of teaching.

Have to go now, I'm back off to the Source to see if I can spot the kingfishers again. We were so blessed to see not one, but two of these stunning birds in full flight about the crystal clear waters.

See you soon,

Emma X

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