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"Last Judgement" by Van der Weyden. Rogier Van de Weyden also called Roger de la Pasture, born in Tournai about 1400, death in Brussels where he was the official city painter, is one of these 15th...
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The basilica Notre Dame of Beaune built in the 12th century by the bishop Etienne de Bagé, one of the largest Romanesque churches of Burgundy, was built on the model of the abbey of Cluny and the...
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Staying in Beaune it is very easy to take trips to the nearby villages to try and buy such famous wines as Pommard and Montrachet for example. The villages are literary tiny, couple of street where...
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I would say that this is a bit touristy, but well worth the 10 Euro. The visit starts with a short tour and then you will have the oppurtunity to taste 15 wines. The wines are from all over Burgundy,...
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Near Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray, an easy day trip from Beaune or Dijon, is Bibracte, a marvelous, open museum of Gaulish life set on a hillside that holds an archeological dig you may tour. Bibracte is...
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Around the centre, you’ll find the ramparts with several towers & bastions, mostly built in the 15th century. You can walk along the ramparts, either on the inner side or the outside. We walked part...
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Whether via a vineyard tour, a wine bar or a stop at one of the many wineries, tasting some of the wonderful burgundy wines is something you shouldn't pass up....
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For a quick way to get your bearings in Beaune, a ride on the Train Touristique is an hour well spent. The train leaves from the town square right along the...
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Most people go to Burgundy for the wine tasting (and buying). To do this, you really need to get out into the countryside and visit the vineyards and wineries....
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It's always fun to ride in a horse and carriage. I know it's very touristy, but we're tourists so why not?! The first time we visited Beaune we started with a...
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En cette saison la décoration florale consistait en diverses variétés de chrysanthèmes à petites fleurs. On trouvait de petits parterres aux coins de rue mais...
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If you're not in the area for very long you can buy money saving tickets for various activities.For 2 visits or leisure activities, you get 5% off, for 3 10%...
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We belonged to the Duchy of Burgundy.
It appears that the Belgians are amateurs of Burgundy wines. That is not astonishing since from the 14th to the 16th c. we belonged to the Duchy of Burgundy under the denomination of “Pays-Bas...
Beaune, Great Wine, Food, Art & History!
I always think of Burgundian roofs when I think of Beaune. The funny thing about Hotel Dieu is you don't see the patterned tile roof until you are actually inside. We visited Beaune several times...
A wonderful small city/town in Burgundy. Beaune deserves more than just a day. There is a lot to do and see. Very friendly people, great food, good wine and ancient history.
Beaune is quite a town of Bourgogne not far from the regional capital city Dijon. It was the habitual residence of the Dukes of Bourgogne until the 14th century. In spite of its dimension, it is very...
Beaune is the unofficial capital of the Cote d'Or and it is known for its production and sale of fine Burgundy wines. It is 44km south of Dijon. A really beautiful place to visit and enjoy some of...
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