Beaune
Beaune is in the central Burgundy region, midway between Dijon and Autun.
The town has attractions beyond wine, and principal among these is the Hotel-Dieu complex.
Found in the heart of the walled old-town of Beaune, the Hotel-Dieu was a hospital in the 15th century, and has been immaculately preserved and renovated - around the cobbled courtyard you will see the steep decorated rooves on the arcaded buildings, then enter into the carefully furnished kitchen and ward interiors - especially the grand 'salle des malades'.
Other highlights at the Hotel-Dieu complex are the wells, the kitchens and the ancient pharmacy.
I can't help wondering if a 15th century hospital was really quite so immaculate at that time...
Other highlights within the town, apart from the remainder of the old town and its surrounding ramparts, include the church of Notre-Dame, which has some fine 15th century wallhangings (tapestries) relating the story of the life of the Virgin Mary.
There is a clutch of museums in Beaune including - the Museum of Wine (find it to see the building even if you don't plan to enter - this 15th century building was once meeting place for the Burgundy dukes); the Musee des Beaux-Arts; and the Jules-Marey Museum (for early video photography).
The clock tower, dating from the 12th century, is a classified historic monument.
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Tourist Classifications for Beaune
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
Places to visit near Beaune, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Beaune.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
27 km: Chalon-sur-Saone (Burgundy town) 30 km: Chateauneuf-en-Auxois (Most beautiful village)
See also Beaune (version Francais)
