We started off the day with breakfast before checking out of the hotel. We loved Chablis and can see ourselves returning to see the things we missed.

After packing up the car, we walked over to the main road in town to explore a bit of the weekly market. We think the townsfolk hid on Saturday, awaiting for this day. On market day, everyone was out in the sunshine and socializing with their neighbors and friends.

There were vendors selling just about everything. Meats, cheeses, vegetables, prepared foods, sausages, breads, homemade pastas, raviolis and fresh fish were abundant. You could also find kitchen utensils, linens, clothing, leather belts and wallets, jewelry, and handcrafted decorative items. Still not what you’re looking for? How about chairs, mattresses, wicker baskets and candy ?

Needless to say, we really enjoyed perusing the stalls and watching the people. It was a wonderful social event.

Alas, it was time to go. The drive from Chablis to Beaune takes about two hours and cuts through some pretty scenery. You can get there faster on the highway, but you miss enjoying all the little towns. It takes a little longer if you mess up the GPS directions too!

Some of the roads that pass through the small towns and villages can be pretty narrow, even for just two cars. You’re going 90 km/h then 70km/hr, then 50 km/hr in the distance of 200 meters. But we got the hang of it pretty quickly.

When we did arrive in Beaune, we made our way through a couple of narrow cobblestone streets before getting to our hotel. We stayed at Le Central Boutique Hotel. It is literally in the center of town and puts us in a position to easily walk to dinner and see the sights of the town.

The hotel has four floors and about thirty rooms. There is a lounge and outdoor seating if you’d like a drink or just a place to relax.

Once we were checked in and our car was parked, we took a nice walk around town then found a cafe with a bottle of Rosé with our name on it. In the meantime, Jan and Dave found a place for a bite to eat.

We ate dinner at the Brasserie Le Carnot. It’s a small place just a short walk from the hotel. It was a simple little place and cute on the inside. Our waitress spoke just a little English, the food was delicious and we had a very enjoyable evening.

We returned back to the hotel early to get a good night’s sleep. We have a full day planned for Monday, and the rest will do us good.

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