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The origins of Château de Meursault date back to the 11th century. At that time, Robert I, Duke of Burgundy and son of King Robert II of France, granted the fief of Moulin Foulot to one of his squires. From the 12th to the 16th century, the fief frequently changed hands in the course of power struggles between the Duchy of Burgundy and the French king. In 1645, Pierre Legoux de La Berchère, Lord of La Rochepot, acquired the estate belonging to the lordship of Mazeray.

The historic hospital is a must-see

In the small village of Meursault in Burgundy there is a particularly fascinating church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. This building is characterized by its architecture, which combines Romanesque and Gothic styles, thus reflecting centuries of history and art. Originally, Romanesque chapels stood on its site, but over the centuries it was destroyed and rebuilt several times, giving it the appearance we see today. One of the most significant events was its renovation in the Gothic style in the late 15th century under the leadership of the abbots of the Abbey of Cluny. Its imposing 57-meter-high stone bell tower, decorated with elegant pinnacles and housing three ancient bells, stands out. In the 19th century, the addition of three naves transformed the building into a real basilica. Inside there is a Mutin & Cavaille-Coll organ from 1927, which embellishes the structure with its melodies. A work that combines stories of devotion and art, a centuries-old witness to change and continuity.

From the wall you have a great view of the old washbasin and the river next to it, which flows out from under the hospice (there is a floor window in the hospice where you can also see it).

'La grosse Tour' is one of the four towers built in the early 16th century and is decorated on the boulevard side with the coat of arms of the Governor of Burgundy, La Trémouille. It was involved in the surveillance of the plain by guarding the road to Verdun, as the nearby Saône formed the border between the Kingdom and the Empire until 1678. The tower was bought by the House of Calvet of Bordeaux in 1891 and served as a prestigious tasting room for this merchant before being acquired by the city administration. At the top of the tower is an ornamental garden. Watchtower built at the end of the 14th century and part of the Great Tower. The 'Tour des Billes', visible from the side of the town centre, was used to store the wood (logs) used for defence. It overlooks the old Posterne or Porte Belvent, near the Rue des Bouchers and the "Tuerie", an 18th century slaughterhouse above the Bouzaize. http://www.remparts-beaune.fr/

The Saint-Jacques washhouse was built in 1887 at the foot of the ramparts, where the Bouzaize river reemerges after its mysterious passage under the Hôtel-Dieu. The washhouse was in use for a long time and was mainly used by the washerwomen of a nearby laundry. On the other side of the boulevard was the tanners' quarter, whose stinking vats were dug directly into the ground. http://www.remparts-beaune.fr/

Romanesque church in the center of Meursault right next to the town hall square. Worth seeing!

This beautiful backdrop is a great place to take a break. The town hall (Hôtel de ville) is a former feudal castle from the 14th century and has been the location for several films, including "La Grande Vadrouille". There is a fountain, several benches and public toilets.