Beaune the wine capital

Beaune was once home to the powerful Dukes of Burgundy and also the capital, the seat of power being later moved to Dijon. The old fortified city is now a world capital for some of the greatest wines. It is said that there are more than 100 kilometres of tunnels and wine cellars below the old streets, storing hundreds of thousands of red and white bottles of wine.

The pedestrian streets have interesting boutiques, restaurants and cafes. During the summer you can enjoy the terraces.

There are many places to visit, which includes wine tasting of course. There are wine shops, wine barges, wine stores and the well known Marche Aux Vins.

Les Hospices de Beaune

The famous Hospice de Beaune was built in 1442, this is one of the highlights of the visits you can do in Beaune, the outside is not impressive, but when you enter the courtyard... Also, do not forget to visit the painting of Rogier van der Weyden.

Musee du vin

This half timbered building is home to the wine Museum, hidden in one of the small streets, a couple of hundred metres from the Hospice.

Beaune is also home to a wonderful saturday market, with fresh fruit, vegatables, meats and other ingredients for your cooking.

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