Beaujolais Wine Region
Last Updated: 15th May 2013
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe
One thing France is famous for many varieties of wine including the Bordeaux, Burgundy Loire Valley and Champagne wines to name but a few. One of the smallest wine regions by area also happens to be one of the biggest wine producing regions volume wise is the legendary Beaujolais Region, just north of Lyon.
The Beaujolais wines are well known throughout the world, but the smooth, mellow, fruity tones of the Beaujolais wines are a clear favorite of not only the locals who produce it, but the French as a whole. The locals and the entire country (as well as wine connoisseurs the world over) eagerly anticipate the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday of November every year.
The wine is however only one of the draw cards to this part of the world as the whole region is filled with beautiful green rolling hills covered in romantic French vineyards while the laid back lifestyle of the locals and the fresh, flavorsome food also draws people in from all over the world.
The Chateau is Contiki’s own property is hidden in the heart of the Beaujolais Region and is often one of our most popular stops on Concept/Budget Tours while many other tours stop by the Chateau for wine tasting and continue on to stay in Lyon on the southern border of the region. Lyon is considered the home of what is easily the best food in France and one of the worlds great culinary centers.
Places Contiki visits in the Beaujolais Wine Region
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Future residents will be able to walk to Jurong East MRT Station which is located right beside it. Also, nature awaits your family and friends at the Jurong Lake Park and the Jurong Country Park. Also, the ultimate nature awaits you the Japanese Garden.
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Ecopolitan EC is also near elite schools such as Mee Toh School, Nan Chiau Primary School, Nan Chiau High School.
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Belgravia Villas has full and unique facilities, which includes a guard house, clubhouse, children’s playground, swimming pool, piano room, pool room, indoor gym, hydrotherapy beds, hydrotherapy baths, reading room, function room, onsen, jacuzzi.
The condo’s facilities provide full family entertainment needs for your family and loved ones. Indulge in a serene and tranquil lifestyle right in the heart of Ang Mo Kio.
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Several buses are available near Twin Fountains EC along with shopping centers and restaurants. Twin Fountains EC is also near Causeway Point as well as Woodlands Waterfront. Entertainment for your loved ones and friends are therefore at your fingertips with the full condo facilities as well as the amenities near Twin Fountains EC.
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There are many types of units available including 1-4 bedrooms which faces the reservoir and greenery view for your selection. Please do see our the project details for more information.
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Sant Ritz will be accessible via Potong Pasir MRT station on the North East Line. Commuting to bugis area as well as the city area is therefore very convenient. It is also near to many eateries along the upper serangoon area as well as NEX shopping mall.
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