Right at the heart of the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region, Beaune is a small but well-known and highly regarded wine town. It is perhaps even more famous architecturally for the elaborate tile roofing of its old Hotel-Dieu. (2011)
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The elaborate and colorful tilework atop the old Hotel-Dieu of Beaune soon became a signature design throughout the region.
A view of the old cathedral of Beanue in the heart of the city.
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Beaune boasts many vineyards making famous Burgundy wines and the Musee de Vin (wine museum) of Beaune highlights many aspects and changes of the craft in the area.
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The famous ‘Last Judgement’ trifold of Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu