Today we would check out of the lovely chateau, but didn't leave before tasting some fine wine. We were given instructions on how to take a scenic drive through narrow winding roads, and small villages. The trip was suppose to take 1 hour but we spent too much time exploring out of the way winery's. One that sticks out was the Hirsch winery privately owned by a charming 27 year woman and her husband she was interesting and so charming to talk to, because of limited space we could not purchase any wine. Beaujolais wine area is a very charming area and interesting landscape.
Reality had finally sunk in we were leaving the beautiful countryside and heading to the big cities. Before totally leaving we stopped and had a great lunch at a small cafe in a town called Armour. Our French is still not so good and when we ordered we thought we were having salad and fish and ended up having a full veal dinner and salad with fish. We arrived in Fontainbleau in time to tour the famous Chateau Fontainbleau it is huge like nothing I have ever seen. it is second to Versalie. We checked into IBS hotel a local change comparable to Days Inn, reality set in really fast, 1 bed filled the room, toilet that didn't flush and no ventilation. I have to keep telling myself to look back and the great places we have been. We walked to the main street where there were many of restraunts and enjoyed a foie gras appetizer, steak, and wine. Tomorrow we start the drive to Paris to return the car and explore some more areas of Paris.
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