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Subprefecture and commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
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Beaune is a city in the Côte-d'Or department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Beaune has much to recommend as it is a bustling, wealthy, and charming place of pilgrimage for art lovers, wine lovers, and gastronomes.
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Hospices de Beaune
A former almshouse, a hospital and refuge for the poor, founded in 1443. It is now a museum and features the Polyptych of the Apocalypse by Rogier van der Weyden and is a stunning example of Burgundian architecture.
An open train with tyres that takes visitors on a tour around all the city's primary attractions. Audio commentary is played in the carriages with various languages available, including English and French. The full ride takes about 50 minutes, departing in front of the Hotel-Dieu at specific times throughout the day.
Travel agency specialized in bike and wine tours in Burgundy. Guided bike tours depart from Beaune every day. They also provide bicycle rentals.
A family-owned mustard facility, in the Fallot family since 1840.
A good brasserie, with terrasse for the summer, and a caveau for the winter.
3-star hotel.
3-star hotel.
By train
There are regular trains departing from DIjon Gare to Beaune. It takes only 20 minutes and is one stop away; a one way ticket costs €8 (as of 2016).
By plane
The nearest airports are in Dijon and Lyon.
Beaune is a good city for walking. The old centre of town is compact and is surrounded by a ring street that follows the old city walls. Park in the old center of town and walk in.
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