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    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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