travel42 Port Guide: Beaune

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About 30 minutes south of Dijon is the charming town of Beaune, located in the heart of the Cote d'Or, the wine-making region of Burgundy. Its location makes Beaune one of the key wine centers in France. This is evident in many of its landmarks, including the Hospices de Beaune (now home to the primary wine auction in France), the wine museum, and a great variety of wine shops and bars.

The town itself is far from limited to wine: You will also find that Beaune offers quite a bit of scenery, i...