Cotes de Beaune

Travel Guide
Beaune showing tranquil scenes, landscape views and farmland
Wine lovers gather in this popular area to celebrate the grape. Experience the wine in settings that add to the atmosphere of the region.

France’s Côte de Beaune is a superb wine-producing area. Vineyards are certainly the dominant feature, with many other pleasures that are charming and interesting.

Visit the town of Beaune to be near the famous winemaking area Côte de Nuits, with its renowned Nuits-Saint-Georges selection. The important terroirs of Pommard, Meursault, Volnay and others are nearby.

Inside Beaune’s walls is the Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices with its patterned roof that belonged to an almshouse centuries ago. The Notre-Dame de Beaune church has a 12th-century wooden statue and tapestries dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Côte de Beaune is in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in this region, tour some other towns, each with its own historical interest. Visit the abbeys of Cluny, Fontenay and Pontigny. The châteaus of Ancy-le-Franc, Bazoches, Berzé-le-Châtel, Cormatin and Tanlay are quite impressive.

Travel just north of Côte de Beaune to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, with its historic buildings that reflect back to the Middle Ages when it had considerable influence.

The Ducal Palace in Dijon was and, to some extent, still is the seat of power of Burgundy. It began as a small Roman fortress but was rebuilt in the 14th century. The huge building features the 150-foot-tall (46-meter) Tour Philippe le Bon with commanding views at the top of its 316 stairs.

Check ahead to find out if the palace is open, as it also houses the city’s administrative offices and hosts infrequent private events. If it’s closed, spend time at one of the many area restaurants that have helped to build Dijon’s culinary status.

East of Beaune, a visit to the Royal Saltworks, a UNESCO World Heritage site at Arc-et-Senans, lets you become acquainted with an 18th-century architectural marvel. To the northwest Cathédrale Saint-Etienne in Auxerre took two centuries to build in stages, starting in 1023. It is an excellent example of Gothic architecture.

Cycle or hike in Côte de Beaune to find much to see and do within relatively short distances. The area is filled with maisons producing very fine wines.

Where to stay in Cotes de Beaune

Beaune which includes landscape views, farmland and tranquil scenes

Beaune City Centre

5/5(7 area reviews)

Unique features of Beaune City Centre include the wineries and historic sites. Make a stop by Burgundy Wine Museum or Basilique Notre-Dame while you're exploring the area.

Beaune City Centre
Abbaye De Maizieres
Abbaye De Maizieres
4 out of 5
19 Rue Maizieres, Beaune, Cote-d'Or
The price is CA $296 per night from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19
CA $296
CA $333 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Beaune. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel — excellent breakfast and quiet street. NOTE that there is NO elevator and the stairs are stone and spiral. It was fine for us but older people or anyone with balance issues needs to be careful"

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2024

Abbaye De Maizieres
 Best Western Plus Au Grand Saint Jean
Best Western Plus Au Grand Saint Jean
4 out of 5
18, rue du Faubourg Madeleine, Beaune, Cote-d'Or
The price is CA $112 per night from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6
CA $112
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Beaune. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (579 reviews)
"Stayed one night. Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel was in a great spot, easy to walk to everything in town."

Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2024

Best Western Plus Au Grand Saint Jean
KYRIAD PRESTIGE BEAUNE - Le Panorama
KYRIAD PRESTIGE BEAUNE - Le Panorama
3 out of 5
74 Route De Pommard, Beaune, Cote-d'Or
The price is CA $108 per night from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26
CA $108
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Beaune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (724 reviews)
"Great location in the middle of vineyard fields with beautiful view on the hills."

Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2024

KYRIAD PRESTIGE BEAUNE - Le Panorama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury villa in Santenay
Luxury villa in Santenay
Santenay
Stay at this villa in Santenay. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Domaine Chapelle and Château de Rochepot are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Golden wedding anniversary in Burgundy
"The house and lovely shady park suited us very well as the weather was very hot. However the kitchen was far too small and inconvenient for a large number of people. We had problems with the pool, the water turned green and the cover jammed. These problems were dealt with very quickly by the ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2020

Luxury villa in Santenay
Authentic and superb property located in Beaune with swimming pool, tennis court, petanque area.
Authentic and superb property located in Beaune with swimming pool, tennis court, petanque area.
Beaune
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Beaune. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Hospices de Beaune and Bouzaise ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Family friendly
"The historic home gave everyone their own space and plenty of activities. With loads of character and modern convenience we had everything we needed for a great summer holiday. With the weather being warm the pool was a welcome relief and had naturally warmed up to 23. The location was very central ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2024

Authentic and superb property located in Beaune with swimming pool, tennis court, petanque area.
La Maison des Courtines
La Maison des Courtines
4 out of 5
40 Rue Eugène Spuller, Beaune
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Beaune. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hospices de Beaune and Museum of ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Nicely furnished and well equipped with dishwasher and washing machine. A convenient location."

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2024

La Maison des Courtines
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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