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Mersault

What a lovely sight! he landscape around Meursault is characterized by gently rolling hills covered in vineyards, providing stunning views and excellent opportunities for walking and cycling tours.

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Vougeot

Vougeot is a small, picturesque commune located in the Côte-d'Or department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France. It is best known for its wine production, particularly for the prestigious Clos de Vougeot vineyard.

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Volnay

After coming out from the city of Dijon, the bike path turned into a scenic landscape of vineyards and passing through villages. The cadence of pedaling had a turned also into a slow motion.

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Dijon

Indeed, this is a vibrant city. Victoria and I went for a walk, then Syliva and I went for a walk at night where we saw restaurants and bars were crowded.

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Explore Côte d'Or

Biking in the Burgundy wine region of Côte d'Or is a delightful experience, combining scenic landscapes, cultural richness, and culinary delights.

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Gevrey-Chambertin

Cycling in Gevrey-Chambertin is about more than just the ride—it’s about immersing yourself in the land that produces some of the world’s finest wines. It’s a journey where past and present intertwine, where every vineyard has a story, and where the simple act of pedaling connects you with the very essence of Burgundy.

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Beaune

Getting together with siblings and friends in another part of the world and doing things together bring a delightful feeling. Traveling together before and seeing each other again at this time brought memories together. We got into mustard tasting and wine tasting right away.

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Beaune

Beaune is a historic town located in the Côte d'Or department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. It is often regarded as the wine capital of Burgundy and is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant wine culture.

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Chassagne-Montrachet

As soon as I got to Montrachet, I found a family owned vineyard and scheduled a wine tasting.

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A Bike Friendly Country

After biking for over a week now, I come to conclude that France is the best country to do a bike tour. It is the continuous thread of beauty along the way.

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Paray-le-Monial

I was awaken by a sunrise. I pitched my tent under a tree right next to a pathway of a canal. I had a good sleep and put in more than 100 K yesterday. Now, looking forward to having breakfast in Party-le-Monial.

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Palinges Countryside

After hanging out in Paray-le-Monial in the morning, it was time to move on and got to this Château and it became a place to have a picnic. Château de Digoine is surrounded by extensive gardens and a landscaped park. The gardens include formal French-style layouts, with manicured lawns, flowerbeds, and ornamental features. The park also features a picturesque lake, walking paths, and areas of natural beauty.

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Exploring the Canals

I never got tired of riding along the Loire river. The changes of sceneries right along the river.

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Jars to Nevers

Everyday is a joy and seldom do you go side by side with cars. It is a total delight to cycle and the culture of gastronomy and wine. What more can you ask for when you got beautiful sceneries, historic chateaus, charming villages, excellent wine and exquisite cuisine.

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Sancerre

Sancerre is a picturesque town located in the Loire Valley in central France, known for its wine, historical sites, and beautiful landscapes.

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The Beauty of the Countryside

I was taken away by this canal and waited for a boat to pass by. What a beautiful countryside. France is a truly a vacation place who likes country living.

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Gien

Before running into Gien, I was fixated with this nuclear plant. France operates 56 nuclear reactors across 18 nuclear power plants. These reactors contribute to a significant portion of the country's electricity generation, making France one of the world's leading nations in terms of nuclear energy usage.

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Chécy

Passing through here is a classic countryside of the Loire Region. A pathway along a canal.

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