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Beaune

Town · Burgundy, 🇫🇷 France
Population 20,352
Area 13 km²
Time zone Europe/Paris
Official website www.beaune.fr
Beaune

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Beaune Essentials

Beaune serves as the historic center of the Burgundy wine region, defined by its well-preserved medieval core and 15th-century fortifications. This collection highlights the 1443-founded Hospices de Beaune with its iconic polychrome roofs, the 13th-century clock tower, and the Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of Notre-Dame. The selection also covers the city’s culinary and viticultural traditions, including the last independent family-run mustard mill and historic wine cellars housed in former mansions and bastions.

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Beaune Historic Heritage

Beyond its world-famous vineyards, Beaune preserves a dense concentration of medieval and Renaissance architecture. This collection traces the town's history through its 12th-century Romanesque basilica, the 13th-century communal clock tower, and the extensive network of defensive ramparts and bastions. The list also includes grand 16th-century manor houses and former monastic buildings that illustrate Beaune’s long-standing role as a center of religious and political power in the Duchy of Burgundy.

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Beaune Wine Highlights

Beaune serves as the historic heart of Burgundy’s viticulture, home to both world-renowned négociant houses and independent family estates. This selection features traditional cellars offering tastings of Premier Cru and regional appellations. Highlights include Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, and Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot, a pioneer in biodynamic farming. These sites provide insight into various production methods, from centuries-old aging techniques in vaulted stone cellars to modern organic practices across the Côte de Beaune.

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Best Restaurants in Beaune

This collection highlights the culinary diversity of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. The selection ranges from Michelin-recognized fine dining to rustic wine bars and traditional bistros. Many of these establishments are housed in historic structures, including 15th-century vaulted cellars and former coaching inns. Menus typically emphasize regional staples such as boeuf bourguignon, escargots, and local cheeses, paired with extensive wine lists from the surrounding Côte d'Or vineyards.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -7°–12°
  • -1° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -7°–14°
  • 0° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–26°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° · extremes 10°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–29°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -3°–17°
  • 3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -6°–12°
  • 0° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+33
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Tours & Activities

Hospices de Beaune
Walk
Basilique Notre-Dame
Walk
Beffroi de Beaune

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