Historic sites in Beaune

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.

Beaune Historic Heritage — Map

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Basilique Notre-Dame

12th-century Romanesque collegiate church inspired by the Cluniac style, housing a rare set of 15th-century silk and wool tapestries depicting the life of the Virgin Mary.

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Beffroi de Beaune

A 13th and 14th-century clock tower on Place Monge that historically served as the town’s watchtower and a symbol of communal freedoms.

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Ancien Carmel de Beaune

A 17th-century former Carmelite convent building that forms part of the town's rich religious architectural heritage.

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Hôtel de ville

The town hall is housed in the former 17th-century Ursuline convent, featuring classic French monastic architecture adapted for administrative use.

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Maison du Colombier

16th-century Renaissance manor house notable for its octagonal tower, pepper-pot turret, and traditional Burgundian tile roofing.

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Bastion Saint-Martin

A significant defensive structure within the town's circuit of walls, representing the evolution of military fortifications in the 16th century.

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Porte Saint-Nicolas

An 18th-century triumphal arch that replaced a medieval gate, serving as a formal entrance to the historic center from the north.

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Église Saint-Nicolas

A 12th-century church dedicated to the patron saint of travelers and wine merchants, featuring a Romanesque portal and a large 15th-century bell tower.

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Hôtel Moyne-Blandin

An 18th-century private mansion and regional heritage site showcasing the aristocratic residential architecture of the period.

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Hôtel de Saulx

A historic private residence featuring traditional Burgundian architectural details, located in the heart of the old town.

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Rempart des Dames

A well-preserved section of the medieval city walls, currently serving as an elevated pedestrian promenade surrounding the historic center.

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Maison de Négoce Champy

The historic headquarters of Burgundy's oldest wine house, founded in 1720, situated in a building recognized for its regional heritage value.

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Immeuble dépendant de l'ancien monastère des Chartreux

A historic building formerly associated with the Carthusian monastery, illustrating the town's medieval ecclesiastical history.

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Ancienne chapelle des Jacobins

The former chapel of the Dominican order, known in France as Jacobins, dating back to the town's medieval expansion.

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Monument aux Morts

A commemorative monument dedicated to the citizens of Beaune who lost their lives in the world wars of the 20th century.

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