When you think of Burgundy, what immediately comes to mind? Wine, of course, since the province produces many of the world's best vintages. Burgundy, however, offers much, much more than wines.

Until 1477 the vast duchy of Burgundy was larger and more powerful than France, with lands extending into present-day Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Its wealthy dukes sponsored artists and architects whose masterpieces endure to the present. Medieval religious communities built impressive churches. Generations of monks patiently cultivated vines and improved techniques of fermentation and aging to create great vintages. And Burgundy's farms have always produced the fine ingredients which local chefs transform into such succulent dishes as "Boeuf bourgignon," (our own "Beef Burgundy").

Highlights of your week in Burgundy:
	Dijon, known for its art and elegance (and, of course, mustard)
	Beaune, the heart of the Burgundy region, with its historic treasures
	Vézelay, a magnificent hilltop Romanesque basilica
	Some of the best-known vineyards, among them Pommard and Meursault
	Wine cellars in picturesque villages, where you will taste different wines and talk to local vintners
	Fontenay and other medieval monasteries, where early monks pioneered wine production
	Regional cuisine: Taste some of the finest cuisine in France: boeuf bougignon, coq au vin, escargots, and more.

If all that sounds exciting, read on!