Beaune is a Burgundy city where wine-making traditions have been cultivated since the Middle Ages. It is surrounded by vineyards and often called the wine capital of the region. It is also known for its beautiful Gothic-Renaissance buildings, including the famous Hôtel-Dieu Museum.
Although the city remains somewhat overshadowed by the most popular centers of Burgundy, both its buildings and traditions are extraordinary. The medieval part of the village is surrounded by defensive walls, which also includes a 15th century castle. Currently, one of the vineyards operates in it, whose basements are open to visitors.
The castle is not the only wine-related place in Beaune. The modern Maison de Climats center has been operating here since 2017. Through the multimedia exhibitions and forms of communication, you can learn about the wine-making traditions of Burgundy. More traditional exhibitions on similar subjects can be found in the Burgundy Wine Museum, which also presents collections of wonderful tapestries
The Hôtel-Dieu Museum is considered the most important and best known monument of Beaune. It is a 15th century building that served as a hospital for the poor. It has a beautiful courtyard with open galleries, and the roof is covered with colorful, glazed tiles forming geometric patterns. Inside, original decorated rooms, a pharmacy and a chapel with a magnificent, carved altar have survived.
