The fame of Beaune is inscribed in history with Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins who were the founders of the first public hospital in Burgundy in 1443.

When one visits Beaune one  tends to look upwards at the beauty of the city's roofs however one must not overlook what is underfoot. Beaune has a labyrinth of cellars where the best wines of Burgundy peacefully age.

Beaune is also a 21st century town which offers:

- Tradition: Every 3rd Sunday in November the famous Hospices de Beaune wine auction takes place.

- Sport: 24 hour cycle race, semi-marathons, Auto Tour de France stages.

- Art: The Baroque music festival every summer and the Detective Film festival.

- Gastronomy: If Lyon can take the title of world capital for "solid” gastronomy, Beaune takes the title for "liquid” gastronomy.

The surrounding undulating countryside is a walkers' and cyclists' paradise and for fishing enthusiasts canals, rivers and lakes abound.

Beaune is an historic, cultural, gastronomic and sporting town. It is one of those places which merit a visit at least once in your lifetime, like Venice, Mont Saint Michel or the Eiffel Tower.