The greatness of Burgundy's wines overshadows everything else in this geographically and historically rich region.
There are five regions for wine in this area - all to be savoured :
the Yonne with its Chablis, the Côte d'Or with its great wines:
Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Vougeot, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, la Côte
Chalonnaise.
Follow the route «From Vineyards to Cellars»,
you will be welcomed in the cellars: you too will develop a passion
for wine-tasting. In Burgundy, appetites are big. You will be totally
seduced by the perfect combination of wine and food.
In the former home of the Dukes of Burgundy,
on the third Sunday in November, the world has its eyes fixed on the
Hospices de Beaune for the wine auctions...
In the fall, Burgundy presents an unforgettable opportunity to participate in festivals related to the vendanges ( grape harvest ), which features costumes, parades and lots of wine drinking.
Tourist office of Beaune :
Phone (33) 80-26-21-30. Fax (33) 80-26-21-39.