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Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy

You'll need at least two days to visit the town of Beaune, or even longer if you plan on continuing your exploration in the Côte and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. The Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne (Burgundy Wine Route) then leads to the east, towards Nuits-Saint-Georges and Dijon or to the south, towards Saône-et-Loire.

what to do in Beaune

Your discovery of the charming town of Beaune is sure to enchant you! There's so much to see and do — from exploring the Burgundy vineyards and wines to must-see sights and unforgettable culinary experiences. Let us be your guide!

Anne Gaelle LABORDE-CEYRAC - Histoires de patrimoine / BFC Tourisme

The Hospices de Beaune

This 15th-century hospital with flamboyant Gothic-style architecture and multicoloured roofing, shows the direct connections there once were between Flanders and the Dukes of Burgundy.

Inside, the unmissable rooms are the "Pôvres" room with the famous red canopy beds, the apothecary and the remarkable painting of the Last Judgement by Rogier Van der Weyden.

Visit the hospices de Beaune
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Heritage and Wine

The Cité des Climats & Vins de Bourgogne

Come to the Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne to find out all about the ‘Climats’ of Burgundy’s vineyard, awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015.

The various courses and workshops on offer will plunge you into the world of wine and the vineyards, for an experience that calls upon all the senses. 

The Cité des Climats & Vins de Bourgogne
La Moutarderie Fallot
Discover the real Burgundy Mustard

The Fallot Mustard Factory

This is the last artisanal mustard factory of Burgundy! On a visit to the museum, just behind Beaune's town walls, you can learn all about the culture and ancestral know-how that has made the quality of production so high here in Côte-d'Or.

The interactive tour of the production facility features some surprising scenography, that will arouse all the senses.

The Fallot Mustard Factory
For wine connoisseurs

Tours of wine-tasting cellars

Legendary wine-tasting cellars, oenology classes, the world of wine awaits you in this region that produces some of the most well-known vintage wines in the world!

ALCOHOL CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

Great tables for local good products

IBeaune and its surroundings boast around ten Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as popular and trendy spots offering refinement and generosity that will make even the most passionate food lovers envious! Take advantage of your stay to savor the finest local products, elevated by inspired chefs in Beaune’s restaurants.

All restaurants in Beaune
For families

What to Do in Beaune with Children

Beaune and the Beaune region have everything you need for a dream vacation with children. Between leisure activities and cultural visits, young and old will enjoy intense moments and well-deserved breaks.

To find out more about all the themed tours with kids : Beaune & Pays Beaunois Tourist Office

Côte-d'Or-Tourisme - R.Krebel
Touring

Cycling along the Vineyard Trail "La Voie des Vignes"

 There are several companies that offer guided bike rides around Beaune to learn about the notion of ‘terroir’ and the Burgundy vineyards that have been recognised by UNESCO.

On the programme is a bike ride with opportunities to meet winegrowers and producers of prestigious wines.

See more concerning La Voie des Vignes

Alain DOIRE / BFC Tourisme

Continue exploring Burgundy

In Burgundy, when we speak of a ‘Climat’, we do not look up at the sky but down to the ground” 

 

Alain DOIRE / BFC Tourisme

To fully grasp the meaning of this famous quote from a regrettably deceased French journalist Bernard Pivot, we invite you to carry on exploring this vineyard that is so well-known across the globe.

 

Welcome to the Route des Grands Crus
E.Hory /BFCT

In 2024, this famous wine route that covers 60 km through 37 villages welcomed the Tour de France

 

The Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne (Burgundy Wine Route)
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