Côte de Beaune · Burgundy
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Beaune is a Burgundy town with the Hôtel-Dieu, founded in 1443, and cellar tastings from €25 ($27). The Hospices de Beaune wine auction is held here on the third Sunday in November.
Burgundy's town of Beaune is home to the Hôtel-Dieu, also called the Hospices de Beaune, founded in 1443 under the patronage of Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Duke of Burgundy. It is owned by the Hospices Civils de Beaune.
You visit the Hôtel-Dieu freely with an audioguide. The tourist office suggests allowing about 1.5 hours or more. Admission is €12.50 ($14) for a full-rate adult, €9.50 ($10) for the "other" rate and €6.25 ($7) for the reduced rate.
The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction takes place every year on the third Sunday in November. The Marché aux Vins sits across from the Hospices de Beaune and runs cellar tours and tastings in its cellars and in the former 13th-century Church of the Cordeliers.
Two cellars that welcome visitors are Caves Patriarche Père & Fils and the Marché aux Vins. Caves Patriarche is at 5 rue du Collège and runs a self-guided tour with a tasting of six wines. The Marché aux Vins offers cellar tours and tastings.
| Estate | Visits | Tasting from |
|---|---|---|
| Caves Patriarche Père & Fils | Booking, self-guided tour with six wines, about 1 hour | €25 ($27) |
| Marché aux Vins | Cellar tours and tastings, 5-wine Discovery tasting | €25 ($27) |
At the Marché aux Vins, €25 ($27) is the online price of the Discovery tasting; the shop price is €29 ($31). The guided 7-wine Exclusive tasting costs €65 ($70) and needs a reservation.
Confirm the Caves Patriarche fee when you book. Spit if you are driving, and name a designated driver for your group.
Caves Patriarche is open from January 2 to December 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed February 9–22 and March 9–11, 2026, and on December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1, 2027.
The Marché aux Vins is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April to November. From December to March it is open from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed December 24 and 25, January 1, and January 5–18, 2026.
The Hôtel-Dieu is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from April 1 to November 15. From November 16 to December 31 it is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The 2026 wine sale weekend runs from Friday, November 13, to Sunday, November 15.
Beaune has its own SNCF station. Other stations on the Dijon–Mâcon TER line include Meursault, 2 km from the village of Meursault, Chagny and Santenay.
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This 3-star hotel is in a former wine merchant's house a few minutes' walk from the center of Beaune. Rooms are air-conditioned, and there is parking on site.
Best for: Drivers who want a quiet base near central Beaune
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A former 17th-century winegrower's house with 14 rooms, a garden and a heated pool, set against the Corton slope in Aloxe-Corton. Beaune is 5 km away, so a car or bike helps.
Best for: Couples wanting a vineyard stay near Beaune by car
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A 17th-century family mansion next to Beaune's 15th-century ramparts, in the historic center. Rooms are on the first, second and third floors, and there is no elevator, so pack light.
Best for: Couples starting the Burgundy Wine Road in Beaune
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A 19th-century country house on the edge of Beaune, set in a wooded park with a pool. It stands near the A6 and the Hospices de Beaune, so a rental car makes the Côte d'Or villages easy to reach.
Best for: Drivers wanting a quiet park hotel by Beaune
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Set at the edge of Beaune's ramparts, with a spa in old vaulted cellars and a one-star restaurant next door. Electric bikes are available to rent for the vineyards, and valet parking is offered.
Best for: Couples wanting a spa stay inside Beaune's ramparts
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Le Cep sits behind Renaissance façades on the cobblestone streets of central Beaune, so you can reach the town's sights on foot. The hotel has a spa and a gourmet restaurant.
Best for: Couples wanting a spa stay in central Beaune
The tourist office suggests allowing about 1.5 hours or more. You visit freely with an audioguide. Full-rate adult admission is €12.50 ($14), and from April 1 to November 15 it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It takes place every year on the third Sunday in November. In 2026 the sale weekend runs from Friday, November 13, to Sunday, November 15. Special tastings that weekend cost more than usual, and crowds are expected.
Tastings at two visitor cellars run €25–65 ($27–70). The Marché aux Vins' 5-wine Discovery tasting is €25 ($27) online, and its guided 7-wine Exclusive tasting is €65 ($70) with a reservation.
The self-guided tour with a tasting of six wines takes about 1 hour. Tours are limited to 10 people per departure. The cellar is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., apart from closure dates.
Burgundy Discovery / Viator
This 8-hour private tour starts with pickup at your accommodation, so you don't need a car or a designated driver. You travel with a licensed local guide and stop for photos in the UNESCO-listed Burgundy vineyards. It costs from €600 ($648) and includes bottled water and a tasting-notes pack.
From €6008 hours
Best for: Private day in Burgundy with pickup, no driving
Authentica Tours / Viator
This 5-hour tour starts in Dijon and visits Beaune, with a wine tasting included in the price. At €87 ($94), it suits you if you want a half-day introduction to Burgundy wine in a small group. If you taste, spit or name a designated driver.
From €875 hours
Best for: A half-day wine outing from Dijon, small group
Maison Champy / Viator
You get a guided cellar visit followed by a tasting in Beaune, all in 1 hour 30 minutes, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon. At €30 ($32.40), it is a low-cost way to see how a Burgundy cellar works. Spit if you are driving.
From €301 hour 30 minutes
Best for: A first cellar visit in Beaune on a modest budget
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Guide
The 166th Hospices de Beaune wine auction is on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with three days of events around it. Here is what the public can attend, how to visit the Hôtel-Dieu, and what tastings cost.
