Hotels in Beaune

Beaune, France

Beaune (Burgundy) Pop: 23,000

Beaune is a noted center for Burgundy wines, with a wine school and wine research facilities.

Historically, Beaune flourished as a residence of the dukes of Burgundy.

Attractions in Beaune

Place Monge - with its 13th-14th century tower

Musee du Chateau de Savigny - collection of modern jet airplanes

Beaune Archeodrome - museum dedicated to the human occupation of the Burgundy region from prehistoric to Roman times

Hotel-Dieu - established in the 15th century as a hospital, now contains a museum with unusual tapestries and other art works

Notre-Dame Church - 15th century Romanesque style with old frescoes and tapestries

Musee des Beaux-Arts - 17th to 19th centuries’ paintings and local archeological discoveries

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International Baroque Festiva l- one of most celebrated events in Europe offering musical pieces from the 15th century Court of the Dukes of Burgundy, annually in July

International Choir Festival

Pain, Vins, Fromages Festival - in October features sampling of cheese, bread, and fine burgundy wines

Beaune Hospices Wine Fair and Auction - in November, most acclaimed of all the region’s celebrations, with beginnings dating back over 100 years, offers wine to taste from throughout Burgundy and special candlelight dinner in medieval surroundings

15th century ramparts and 12th century Romanesque church.