Beaune, France

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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

• International Baroque Festival-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.

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