Kelly recently had a birthday, and the boys and I agreed to to take mom away for a celebratory roadtrip. Some friends of ours had recommended Abbaye de la Bussière in La Bussiere-sur-Ouche, France. Founded in 1131 by a an Englishman, the facility was recently converted into a lovely hotel. Its restaurant received a Michelin star in 2007 (which would allow Kelly and I to indulge our "foodiness"), and they allow dogs (which meant that the boys could come along)!
We all loaded up and headed south from Luxembourg. We spent the night near Nancy at a dog friendly hotel. The following morning, we drove the rest of the way south, stopping briefly in Dijon for a brief stroll around a book fair in the old part of the city.
After a bit more driving, we arrived in the tiny town and came to the imposing gate of the Abbaye
We all became increasingly excited as we pass though and into the grounds, along a long curved driveway, past a small beautiful lake before coming to a huge lawn and the stately buildings at the end of it.