The charming authentic town of Beaune is considered the capital of Burgundy wines. Indeed around the lovely town lies the most renowned Burgundy vineyards and wine villages.

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Wine villages near Beaune - ©FJFY

A myriad of cellars to visit and wine tasting tours are offered to discover this gem.To avoid the tourist traps, we personally made a selection amongst the various wineries to offer only the worthy one.

However, Beaune is much more than its delicious wine, the town has a rich history as well as a great architectural heritage. The town is a mingle of different architectural periods ranging from Roman times, medieval, Renaissance up to the modern architecture.

The main sites to visit in Beaune are its stunning Hospices de Beaune with its colored roof, its Halles, the clock tower Beffroi and its Basilica Notre Dame.

For the gourmets, we can offer you a truffles hunt followed by a delicious rewarding lunch made of truffles from starter to dessert.

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Truffle Hunting near Beaune

Going wine tasting, your passionate guide will take you in the middle of the countryside in a sense arousing journey in the vineyards of Burgundy.

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Wine tasting in Burgundy - ©Alain Doiré - Bourgogne Tourisme

Our Travelers’ Reviews

Elizabeth
My husband and I just returned from two magnificent weeks in France that included four nights in Paris, four nights in the Loire Valley, two nights near Mont Saint Michel, three nights in Bayeux, near the WWII Landing Beaches and one night at a CDG airport hôtel. We stayed in charming B&Bs with equally charming hosts who recommended great places to …
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Cynthia & Roger
from the US
in Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny
Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river
Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country
Alexis, Stefanie and Paul...with Emilie & Family
from the US
At the B&B in the Loire Valley
Kathy & Bill
From the US
Biking in Burgundy for a day - near Chateau de la Rochepot
Gary, Barbara, Lori and Ron
from the US
After a cooking class in Provence
Ruth & Mary-Ann
From the US
In front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Steffi & Jeff
in Chenonceau castle....romantic !
Linda
From Australia
Celebrating her 40th birthday in the Loire Valley
Joe
From the US
Digging & Finding a truffle in Provence
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay
Sally & Mike
From the US
With their hosts in the Loire Valley