BURGUNDY - France 2014 - page 1292

After Dinner: If you're tired of speaking French, pop into the late-night-lively Pick-
wicks Pub (Mon-Sat 18:00-5:00 in the morning, closed Sun, behind church at 2 Rue
Notre-Dame).
In the Wine Villages near Beaune
(See “La Rochepot Scenic Vineyard Route” map, here . )
In Pommard (5 minutes south of Beaune): Facing Pommard's big church, Auprès du
Clocher hasstylish,contemporarydecoronefloorupwithwindowsonthevillage,aform-
al atmosphere, and a focus on la cuisine . Book ahead, as chef Jean-Christophe Moutet has
beendiscoveredbylocals(€32,€45,and€69 menus ;closedTue-Wed,1RueNackenheim,
tel. [phone]).
In Puligny-Montrachet (15 minutes south of Beaune): At Le Montrachet, settle in
for a truly traditional Burgundian experience—a justifiable splurge if you want a refined
andclassydiningexperiencewithoutthestuffiness,andaremarkablechoiceforagourmet
lunchonalovelyterraceataffordableprices(€29lunch menu, €58-86dinner menu, pricey
wine list, open daily, on Puligny-Montrachet's main square at 19 Place des Marronniers,
tel.[phone]).ComeearlyforaglassofwinebeforedinnerwithJulienattheCaveau
dePuligny-Montrachet(see here ). L'Estaminet de Meix, intheheartofthevillage,serves
good brasserie fare with panache, and has terrific outdoor seating and reasonable prices
(€18-25 menus , closed Mon evening and all day Tue, Place des Marronniers, tel. 03 80 21
33 01).
In Chagny (20 minutes south of Beaune): Well known as one of France's finest
restaurants, Maison Lameloise has Michelin's top rating (three stars). The setting is el-
egant (as you'd expect), the service is relaxed and patient (which you might not expect),
the cuisine is Burgundy'sbest, andthe overall experience is memorable. Ifyou'retempted
to dive into the top of the top of French cuisine, book this place well ahead ( menus from
about€125,€60-80maincourses,verypriceywines,opendaily,36Place d'Armes,tel.03
85 87 65 65, www.lameloise.fr ).
In Chambolle-Musigny (20 minutes north of Beaune): Le Millésime is a good
choice (see here ; €20 lunch menus, €29-50 dinner menus, indoor seating only, closed Sun-
Mon, 1 Rue Traversière, tel. [phone]).
Beaune Connections
From Beaune by Train to: Meursault (hourly,5-30minutes, 15-minute walk into town),
Gevery-Chambertin (hourly, 20 minutes, 15-minute walk into town), Dijon (15/day,
25-55 minutes), Paris ' Gare de Lyon (nearly hourly, 2.5 hours, most require reservation