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Settled since prehistoric times, it prospered under the Romans as a centre for cattle and viticulture and is still the wine capital of Burgundy. In the 3rd and 4th centuries it was fortified against Germanic invasions and was the seat of a count under Charlemagne. The first Burgundian Parliament (Jours Généraux) met at Beaune in 1227, and the dukes of Burgundy resided there. France took the town from the Burgundians in 1478. During the religious wars Beaune expelled the Catholic League’s partisans and welcomed Henry IV. The town’s prosperity declined with the flight of the Huguenot weavers and leather workers at the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, but its fortunes revived with the wine trade of the 18th century. Beaune has given its name to part of the celebrated wine country of Burgundy, the limestone hills (côtes) of the Côtes de Beaune.
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The town, circular in shape, is still partly protected by walls that retain 13th- and 16th-century towers. In other parts, promenades have replaced the ramparts and separate town from suburb. Two towers of the dismantled château survive. The Hôtel-Dieu (1443), founded as a hospital for the poor, owns some of the finest vineyards and remains operational; one of its wards is a museum for Rogier van der Weyden’s great altarpiece, The Last Judgment, commissioned by the hospital’s builder, Nicolas Rolin, last chancellor of the Burgundian dukes. The Collégiale Notre-Dame (begun in the 12th century) has a beautiful series of 15th-century tapestries. The Musée du Vin de Bourgogne is a wine museum.
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The regional wine sales (including Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault) are in November. Much of the local economy is linked directly or indirectly to the wine trade. Other economic activities include printing and the manufacture of plastics, electronics, and medical equipment. Beaune is also an important tourist centre. Pop. (1999) 21,923; (2014 est.) 21,579.
Settled since prehistoric times, it prospered under the Romans as a centre for cattle and viticulture and is still the wine capital of Burgundy. In the 3rd and 4th centuries it was fortified against Germanic invasions and was the seat of a count under Charlemagne. The first Burgundian Parliament (Jours Généraux) met at Beaune in 1227, and the dukes of Burgundy resided there. France took the town from the Burgundians in 1478. During the religious wars Beaune expelled the Catholic League’s partisans and welcomed Henry IV. The town’s prosperity declined with the flight of the Huguenot weavers and leather workers at the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, but its fortunes revived with the wine trade of the 18th century. Beaune has given its name to part of the celebrated wine country of Burgundy, the limestone hills (côtes) of the Côtes de Beaune.
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The town, circular in shape, is still partly protected by walls that retain 13th- and 16th-century towers. In other parts, promenades have replaced the ramparts and separate town from suburb. Two towers of the dismantled château survive. The Hôtel-Dieu (1443), founded as a hospital for the poor, owns some of the finest vineyards and remains operational; one of its wards is a museum for Rogier van der Weyden’s great altarpiece, The Last Judgment, commissioned by the hospital’s builder, Nicolas Rolin, last chancellor of the Burgundian dukes. The Collégiale Notre-Dame (begun in the 12th century) has a beautiful series of 15th-century tapestries. The Musée du Vin de Bourgogne is a wine museum.
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The regional wine sales (including Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault) are in November. Much of the local economy is linked directly or indirectly to the wine trade. Other economic activities include printing and the manufacture of plastics, electronics, and medical equipment. Beaune is also an important tourist centre. Pop. (1999) 21,923; (2014 est.) 21,579.
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Beaune
Settled since prehistoric times, it prospered under the Romans as a centre for cattle and viticulture and is still the wine capital of Burgundy. In the 3rd and 4th centuries it was fortified against Germanic invasions and was the seat of a count under Charlemagne. The first Burgundian Parliament (Jours Généraux) met at Beaune in 1227, and the dukes of Burgundy resided there. France took the town from the Burgundians in 1478. During the religious wars Beaune expelled the Catholic League’s partisans and welcomed Henry IV. The town’s prosperity declined with the flight of the Huguenot weavers and leather workers at the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, but its fortunes revived with the wine trade of the 18th century. Beaune has given its name to part of the celebrated wine country of Burgundy, the limestone hills (côtes) of the Côtes de Beaune.
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The town, circular in shape, is still partly protected by walls that retain 13th- and 16th-century towers. In other parts, promenades have replaced the ramparts and separate town from suburb. Two towers of the dismantled château survive. The Hôtel-Dieu (1443), founded as a hospital for the poor, owns some of the finest vineyards and remains operational; one of its wards is a museum for Rogier van der Weyden’s great altarpiece, The Last Judgment, commissioned by the hospital’s builder, Nicolas Rolin, last chancellor of the Burgundian dukes. The Collégiale Notre-Dame (begun in the 12th century) has a beautiful series of 15th-century tapestries. The Musée du Vin de Bourgogne is a wine museum.
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03:22
The regional wine sales (including Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault) are in November. Much of the local economy is linked directly or indirectly to the wine trade. Other economic activities include printing and the manufacture of plastics, electronics, and medical equipment. Beaune is also an important tourist centre. Pop. (1999) 21,923; (2014 est.) 21,579.
Sightseeing
Standing in the very heart of Burgundy’s vineyards, it was originally a wine farm, built in the 12th century by monks from the nearby Abbey of Cîteaux. In the 16th century, a Renaissance style château was added to the existing buildings.
With its medieval vat-house and presses, Cistercian cellar and original kitchens, it forms a unique architectural whole, attracting history lovers, architecture lovers or wine lovers. The Chateau du Clos de Vougeot also hosts famous receptions. It is renowned as one of the very best “table d’hôte” of France.
Even though the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot does not produce wine anymore, it stays the symbol of a millenary of Burgundy’s History.
The Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin acquired the Château in 1945, and started to restore it, turning it into the seat of the Order.
Vougeot
Standing in the very heart of Burgundy’s vineyards, it was originally a wine farm, built in the 12th century by monks from the nearby Abbey of Cîteaux. In the 16th century, a Renaissance style château was added to the existing buildings.
With its medieval vat-house and presses, Cistercian cellar and original kitchens, it forms a unique architectural whole, attracting history lovers, architecture lovers or wine lovers. The Chateau du Clos de Vougeot also hosts famous receptions. It is renowned as one of the very best “table d’hôte” of France.
Even though the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot does not produce wine anymore, it stays the symbol of a millenary of Burgundy’s History.
The Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin acquired the Château in 1945, and started to restore it, turning it into the seat of the Order.
Musee du Vin de Bourgogne
Rue d'EnferEverything you need to understand the Climats, vineyards of Burgundy region listed on UNESCO World Heritage.
The Maison des Climats in an original exhibition space dedicated to opening up the Climats to a wider public. These now-famous individual plots of vines, named and marked out centuries ago, joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015.
The visit begins with a digital mural with 3D sound design telling the story of the Climats. Visitors can then stroll freely along the nine-meter exhibit representing the vines of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, before accessing a range of content presenting the history, geology, toponymy, and heritage of the Climats.
The Maison des Climats is an invitation to visit the vines of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, and the rich heritage of the local towns and villages. It also provides a fine introduction to any tasting or visit to a vineyard.
This summer, come and explore this fascinating location at Porte Marie de Bourgogne in Beaune. New augmented-reality exhibits will be added soon.
PRACTICAL INFO
Maison des Climats: Porte Marie de Bourgogne, 6 boulevard Perpreuil - rue Poterne, 21200 Beaune
Entry via the Tourist Office
Free admission, with content in French and English
Average visit time: 25 minutes
From 1 April to 31 October, open daily from 9:00am to 6:30pm
From 1 November to 31 March, open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 6:00pm Sundays and public holidays from 10:00am to noon and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
For more information, please call +33 (0)3 80 262 130
Maison des Climats
6 Bd PerpreuilEverything you need to understand the Climats, vineyards of Burgundy region listed on UNESCO World Heritage.
The Maison des Climats in an original exhibition space dedicated to opening up the Climats to a wider public. These now-famous individual plots of vines, named and marked out centuries ago, joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015.
The visit begins with a digital mural with 3D sound design telling the story of the Climats. Visitors can then stroll freely along the nine-meter exhibit representing the vines of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, before accessing a range of content presenting the history, geology, toponymy, and heritage of the Climats.
The Maison des Climats is an invitation to visit the vines of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, and the rich heritage of the local towns and villages. It also provides a fine introduction to any tasting or visit to a vineyard.
This summer, come and explore this fascinating location at Porte Marie de Bourgogne in Beaune. New augmented-reality exhibits will be added soon.
PRACTICAL INFO
Maison des Climats: Porte Marie de Bourgogne, 6 boulevard Perpreuil - rue Poterne, 21200 Beaune
Entry via the Tourist Office
Free admission, with content in French and English
Average visit time: 25 minutes
From 1 April to 31 October, open daily from 9:00am to 6:30pm
From 1 November to 31 March, open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 6:00pm Sundays and public holidays from 10:00am to noon and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
For more information, please call +33 (0)3 80 262 130
Once home to Burgundy's powerful dukes, this monumental palace with a neoclassical facade overlooks place de la Libération, old Dijon's magnificent central square dating from 1686. The palace's eastern wing houses the outstanding Musée des Beaux-Arts, whose entrance is next to the Tour de Bar, a squat 14th-century tower that once served as a prison. The remainder of the palace houses municipal offices that are off limits to the public.
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Palace of the Dukes
1 Pl. de la LiberationOnce home to Burgundy's powerful dukes, this monumental palace with a neoclassical facade overlooks place de la Libération, old Dijon's magnificent central square dating from 1686. The palace's eastern wing houses the outstanding Musée des Beaux-Arts, whose entrance is next to the Tour de Bar, a squat 14th-century tower that once served as a prison. The remainder of the palace houses municipal offices that are off limits to the public.
The Hôtel-Dieu is a former hospital founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Guigone de Salins. It is only when you step into the main courtyard that you see the flamboyant roof with varnished tiles, a...more
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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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Mużew Hotel-Dieu
2 Rue de l'Hôtel DieuThe Hôtel-Dieu is a former hospital founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Guigone de Salins. It is only when you step into the main courtyard that you see the flamboyant roof with varnished tiles, a...more
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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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Bike Rentals to visit the area, the vineyards, etc...
There are two bicycle rental places 3 minutes walk away from the house, simply head towards the center and you'll see on rue du 8 Septembre.
Bourgogne Randonnées
Bicycle rental service in Beaune, France
7 Avenue du 8 Septembre 1944,
21200 Beaune, France
Phone: +33 3 80 22 06 03
Hours:
Sunday10AM–12PM, 2–6PM
Monday9AM–12PM, 1:30–6PM
Tuesday9AM–12PM, 1:30–6PM
Wednesday9AM–12PM, 1:30–6PM
Thursday9AM–12PM, 1:30–6PM
Friday9AM–12PM, 1:30–6PM
Saturday9AM–12PM, 1:30–6PM
If you are a little more lazy, this place is offering bikes with electric assistance:
GALMARD LOCATION VTT A ASSISTANCE ELECTRIQUE
Bicycle rental service in Beaune, France
18 Boulevard Jules Ferry, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone: +33 3 80 24 10 23
Hours:
SundayClosed
Monday9AM–6PM
Tuesday9AM–6PM
Wednesday9AM–6PM
Thursday9AM–6PM
Friday9AM–6PM
Saturday9AM–12PM