Ex libris

When away from books, manuscripts and dazzling illuminations, and with a few days to spare along the eastern ribs of France, make sure you tick the following: a. visit (at least) a Romanesque basilica in Burgundy; b. stop for (at least one) wine-tasting along the Côte d'Or; c. Move from the Pinots to the pine trees in the neighbouring Alps; d. go skiing…