Travel & Stay
Beaune is more accessible than you might expect, whether you're traveling from Paris, Geneva, or Lyon. Once you arrive, the medieval town center is compact and fully walkable. No car is needed to enjoy the highlights of Beaune itself. Consider renting a car only if you plan to venture out into the surrounding villages or country vineyards.
Travel
from Paris
from Geneva
from Lyon
Train: ~2.5 hours total. Take the TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon, then connect to the regional train (TER) into Beaune. (Note: TGV trains to Burgundy depart from Gare de Lyon, not Gare du Nord).
Car: 3.5+ hours. Take the A6 highway, then exit early to cruise down the legendary Route des Grands Crus—a scenic vineyard drive highly worth exploring if time allows.
Train: 3–6 hours, depending on the chosen route:
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Via Lyon: Direct and efficient.
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Via Lausanne: 4–6 hours. This route winds beautifully through the foothills of the French Alps—absolutely breathtaking if you have the time to spare.
Car: Around 3 hours via the A40 and A6 highways.
Train: ~1.5 hours. Catch a regional TER train directly from Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache straight into Beaune.
Car: ~1.5 hours via the A6 highway.
A prestigious 5-star luxury hotel and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Address: 27 Rue Maufoux, 21200 Beaune
Setting: 71 rooms, suites and studios in historic 16th-century private mansions and courtyards, located steps away from the famous Hospices de Beaune and Notre-Dame Basilica.
Features: Home to the gourmet restaurant Loiseau des Vignes. Three historic wine-tasting cellars featuring an exceptional collection, a sprawling 1000-meter holistic and wellness center, 24-hour bar and room service.
+33 3 80 22 35 48
Best for: Those seeking refined indulgence and comprehensive amenities.
Hôtel Le Cep
(Luxury & Full-Service)
A charming 3-star design property in a beautifully restored historic setting.
Address: 2 Rue Victor-Millot, 21200 Beaune
Setting: 26 contemporary rooms in a restful atmosphere, housed within a 16th-century coaching inn directly opposite the Hospices de Beaune
Features: Steps from local restaurants, wine bars, and town highlights. Offers an on-site bar for tasting local Burgundy wines, a regional restaurant, a relaxed lounge, an arcade/games room, and a daily continental breakfast featuring local produce.
+33 3 80 24 77 24
Best for: Those who want to be in the absolute heart of town with easy access to everything.
Le Central Boutique Hôtel (Central & Contemporary)
An atmospheric 4-star boutique hotel brimming with historical character.
Address: 19 Rue Maizières, 21200 Beaune
Setting: 13 uniquely styled rooms and suites housed inside a beautifully restored, authentic 12th-century Cistercian abbey, located in a quiet pedestrian street just steps away from the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Features: Showcases dramatic stone architecture, a vaulted subterranean wine cellar, a cozy lounge bar with a fireplace, an on-site restaurant, a private parking garage, and a unique, heated indoor swimming pool built into a former wine press.
+33 3 80 24 74 64
Best for: Those who want to step into history. This place rewards lingering. Plan an afternoon simply existing within these ancient walls.
Abbaye de Maizières (Intimate & Historic)
