Day Itinerary
15 Activities
Day 3
111 mi2 mi
From Spiritual to Commercial
After breakfast in Autun, you will drive to visit the Abbey of Cluny, the birthplace of Christendom in Europe, and the Museum of Archeology next to it, to learn more in-depth about the place's history.
Then, you will discover the market-town of Nolay before dining in Beaune.
Then, you will discover the market-town of Nolay before dining in Beaune.
0.2 mi
5 min
09:0030 min
Ô Pit' Café
Start the third day of the tour with breakfast at Ô Ptit' Café.
This café is open every day except Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm.
This café is open every day except Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm.
0.2 mi
5 min
09:355 min
Parking Hallencourt
Walk to Parking Hallencourt to pick up your car and continue the drive.
51.6 mi
1 hr 20 min
11:001 hr
Abbaye de Cluny
Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny, the greatest ecclesiastical complex prior to the Vatican's Saint Peter's Basilica. Admire the pillars and arches of the structure, what remains of the South transept, and the gardens.
Raised around the year 910, the Abbaye de Cluny was the birth of Christendom in Europe, presiding over 10,000 monks.
The Abbey is open daily from 9.30 am to 7 pm.
Raised around the year 910, the Abbaye de Cluny was the birth of Christendom in Europe, presiding over 10,000 monks.
The Abbey is open daily from 9.30 am to 7 pm.
0.3 mi
10 min
12:201 hr
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Move on to the Museum of Art and Archaeology, located right across the square from the ruins by the Abbaye de Cluny.
The museum is open daily from 9.30 am to 7 pm.
The museum is open daily from 9.30 am to 7 pm.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:2530 min
Tour des fromages
Climb up 121 steps to the top of the Tour des Fromages to take in the spectacular view over Cluny. On your way up, admire photos showing how the town's patrimony was protected over the years by a local association.
The tower is open daily from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
The tower is open daily from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
0.2 mi
5 min
14:001 hr
Le Bistrot
Back on the ground, head to Le Bistrot to enjoy an authentic French lunch.
Le Bistrot is open Wednesday-Sunday from 9 am to 1 am.
Le Bistrot is open Wednesday-Sunday from 9 am to 1 am.
47.1 mi
1 hr 20 min
16:305 min
Parking
Park your car as soon as you reach Nolay.
0.3 mi
5 min
16:555 min
Mairie de Nolay
Go for a walk on Rue de la République to the Hôtel de Ville, glancing at the Medieval shops and carpenters' workshops with their stone basements and facades with wood paneling.
Continue on Rue Saint Quentin with its colombage houses, then turn to Saint Martin Church.
Continue on Rue Saint Quentin with its colombage houses, then turn to Saint Martin Church.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:0510 min
Church of St. Martin
Pass by the Church of St. Martin and take some beautiful photos of the edifice and its surroundings.
0.1 mi
5 min
17:2030 min
Le Bistrot des Halles
Move on to Les Halles de Nolay and sit down for a coffee or a refreshment at Le Bistrot des Halles. As you enjoy your drink, admire the wooden pillars supporting the stone ceiling of the covered market.
Le Bistrot des Halles is open every day except Tuesday from 8 am to 9 pm.
Le Bistrot des Halles is open every day except Tuesday from 8 am to 9 pm.
0.3 mi
5 min
17:5515 min
La Chapelle
Finish your stop in Nolay by walking to La Chapelle de Saint-Pierre, one of the three remaining structures from the original 15 once present in this market-town.
0.2 mi
5 min
18:155 min
Parking
Return to the parking, get in the car, and drive to Beaune.
12.7 mi
25 min
18:455 min
Parking des Tanneries
After parking your car, you're ready to walk on the streets of Beaune.
0.4 mi
10 min
19:001 hr 30 min
Restaurant Au Coq Bleu - Beaune
It's already evening time, so enjoy dinner at Restaurant Au Coq Bleu.
This restaurant is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. On Monday and Tuesday, it's open from 12 to 2 pm and from 7 to 9 pm. On Friday and Saturday, it's open from 12 to 2 pm and from 7 to 10 pm. On Sunday, it's open only from 12 to 3 pm.
This restaurant is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. On Monday and Tuesday, it's open from 12 to 2 pm and from 7 to 9 pm. On Friday and Saturday, it's open from 12 to 2 pm and from 7 to 10 pm. On Sunday, it's open only from 12 to 3 pm.
0.3 mi
5 min
21:3010 hrs
La Maison de Maurice
Spend the night in the classy Maison de Maurice and get a good night's rest.