Autun and Beaune
2024
How about visiting two capitals in one day?
Let's start with Autun, the Gallo-Roman capital. Discover an exceptional heritage and go back in time through two thousand years of history! The Gallo-Roman monuments, the Cathedral and the high districts will no longer hold any secrets for you.
Who says Burgundy says terroir! Discover the regional specialties during lunch.
Then, direction Beaune, capital of Burgundy wines. Admire the flamboyant architecture of the Hospices de Beaune, famous throughout the world for their wines sold during the Hospices de Beaune Wine Sale.
Explore the cellars of the Château de Meursault and taste some of Burgundy's most prestigious wines. Or visit the Fallot Mustard Factory and enjoy all the flavors of mustard.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Culinary stay / Wine route.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car, Tourism bus.
OFFICE DE TOURISME DU GRAND AUTUNOIS MORVAN
From 64€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Autun and Beaune - 1 day
Program of your day
In the morning, you will follow the guided tour "Autun, a whole history". Your guide will lead you to the Gallo-Roman sites, then you will discover the richness of the medieval district dominated by the majestic Saint-Lazare Cathedral, masterpiece of Romanesque art.
Then, you will have lunch in a restaurant in the historical district.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Hospices de Beaune. Jewel of Burgundy, the Hôtel-Dieu founded in 1443 by the chancellor Nicolas Rolin is a masterpiece of Franco-Flemish architecture.
You will end your day by visiting the cellars of the Château de Meursault followed by a wine tasting. Or, you can visit the Fallot Mustard Factory and taste all the flavors of mustard.
