Wine and Cheese? Yes, please!

Last weekend, the Hollins gals (minus Oktoberfest-ing Carlee) hopped on a train for Bourgogne. 

Our first stop was Dijon (yes, like the mustard). We did not stay nearly long enough to get a feel for the town, but I did appreciate the colorful tile roofs. Especially with this man posed oh-so-picturesquely in the window.

I also liked the follow-the-owl plaques along the road. 

Allegedly, the architect of the church in Dijon was supposed to observe the sins of the townspeople then immortalize them as stone demons on the façade of the church. He was much too busy for this, but a snoopy little owl helped him out. Here's the finished product. 

After Dijon, we headed to the Gaugry Fromagerie to learn how to make cheese. While the aroma/atmosphere could not rival that of Mulot's pâtisserie, the process was quite fascinating.

And, of course, we got to taste some cheese. : )

Right after this, we drove through the beautiful vineyards of Borgougne, also known as Le Côte d’Or (the Golden Coast) due to its autumnal gleam. Beautiful.

Then we had a wine-tasting at le Domaine de Serrigny. I have not yet developed a taste for wine, but sampling a dozen varieties in a row definitely deepened my understanding of the art.

We spent the night in the lovable village of Beaune. Although I did not quite approve of their Halloween-esque lighting...

I loved the market in the morning! 

And found this booth especially tempting. A lot of older ladies bring rolling baskets (like suitcases!) to the market. I must invest in one of these. 

Stay tuned for more on our Saturday adventures!