Beaune and its region
Beaune, capital of culture and leisure in Burgundy
As from the 15th century, Beaune grew economically, financially and politically thanks to Nicolas ROLIN’s Hotel Dieu, which opened in 1452.
Beaune is home to one of the most beautiful hospices in France and holds the largest wine auction in the world in November each year.
Beaune is also a town of culture and leisure.
It has three museums: the fine arts museum, the wine museum and the Marey Museum.
Each year, it is the venue for a variety of national and international events: the police film festival; the wine-sale half-marathon; the Jazz Festival; the baroque opera festival; the wine sale at the Hospices Civils...
