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

French Car Rentals

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.