Beaune
Beaune is a small walled town in Burgundy, home to the Hospices de Beaune and a base for tasting wine in the Côte de Beaune.
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Beaune is a small walled town in the Côte-d'Or department of eastern France, at the south end of the Burgundy wine region. Its old town is full of merchant houses and wine cellars, and the Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital founded in 1443, is the best-known sight. Its roof is covered in patterned tiles, and the hospice's wine auction is held each November.
Plan at least two nights to see the Hospices, walk the old town and visit a few cellars. Villages of the Côte de Beaune, including Pommard, Volnay and Meursault, are a short drive away, so day trips into the vineyards fit well. September and October bring the grape harvest and the busiest weeks; spring and the quieter weeks outside harvest are calmer. From Paris, take a fast train to Dijon, then a short regional train to Beaune.
Beaune in five
- Reach Beaune via DijonTGV from Paris reaches Dijon in about 1.5–2 hours, and a regional train continues to Beaune in about 25 minutes. Direct regional trains also link Lyon.Dijon
- Visit the Hospices with hours checkedThe Hospices de Beaune, a medieval hospital with a tiled roof, is the main sight. Check the official site for current hours, tickets and guided options before you go.
- Book winery tastings aheadMany domaines and cellars need an appointment, and some close for lunch and Sundays. Reserve before you arrive, and pace tastings with food.
- Cycle the vineyards, not driveA cycle route runs through villages and vines south of Beaune. Rent an e-bike for a day and keep distances short between tastings.Burgundy
- Plan for the November wine auctionThe Hospices wine auction takes place on the third Sunday in November, and rooms in Beaune fill. Check the official dates and reserve as soon as you can.
Need to know
- Airport
- Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (LYS) or Paris, via train
- Getting there
- TGV to Dijon, then regional train in about 25 min
- Getting around
- Walking in town; e-bike, taxi or tour for vineyards
- Best base
- Old town inside the ramparts
- Time needed
- 1 day from Dijon; 2 to 3 for wine villages
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low1°Cold, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 6°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh9°Low2°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh12°Low3°Vines wakingMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Vines waking
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh16°Low6°Spring blossomAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring blossom
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Green, mildMayRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, mild
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh24°Low14°Warm, long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, long days
- JulyPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°Hot, busyJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear9 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh23°Low12°Harvest beginsSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest begins
- OctoberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Harvest, colorOctoberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, color
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh10°Low4°Hospices auctionNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hospices auction
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh7°Low2°Cold, marketsDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, markets
Average daily high and low in Beaune, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Beaune
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 3°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Beaune
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today11°5°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue10°4°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed12°1°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu10°2°5%Thursday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Fri10°5°20%Friday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sat11°5°8%Saturday: Fog. High 11°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sun11°4°35%Sunday: Rain. High 11°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 35%.
Updated 07:13 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Dijonabout 25 min by trainMustard, museums and a lively old center.Read the guide
- Côte de Beaune villagesabout 15–30 min by bike or carPommard, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet among the vines.
- Besançonabout 1.5 hours by carA citadel city above the Doubs, toward the Jura.Read the guide
Before you go to Beaune
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Rules for Beaune, checked
- Many nationalities can enter France without a visa for short stays, but others need a Schengen visa. Check your status on france-visas.gouv.fr before you book.Source
- Non-EU travelers are fingerprinted and photographed at first Schengen entry under the Entry/Exit System.
- Police can ask to see identity papers at any time, so carry your passport or national ID card.
- Your home country sets limits on the wine and spirits you can bring back. Check its customs rules before you buy bottles in Beaune.
- Service is included in French restaurant bills by law, so tipping is optional. Rounding up or leaving a few euros is common.
Plan around Beaune
The country overview and basics
Read the guideBurgundyWine villages, abbeys and canals
Read the guideDijonThe regional capital with mustard and museums
Read the guideBesançonCitadel and Jura gateway, 1.5 hours east
Read the guideETIAS timelineWhen the EU travel authorization starts
Read the guideBeaune FAQ
Is Beaune worth visiting?
Yes if you like wine and walled towns. It is small, so a day covers the Hospices and the old center, and a few days suit tastings and bike rides.
How many days do you need in Beaune?
One day covers the Hospices and the town. Two or three days gives you time for vineyard visits and wine villages.
How do you get from Paris to Beaune?
Take a TGV to Dijon in about 1.5–2 hours, then a regional train in about 25 minutes. Book early for lower fares.
Can you visit Beaune without a car?
Yes. The town and station are walkable, and e-bikes, taxis and tours reach the vineyards. Drink with a driver or guide.
When is the best time to visit Beaune?
September and October for the harvest, May and June for mild weather and fewer crowds. November's wine auction weekend is lively but costly.