Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction — a 3-day weekend in Burgundy

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Beaune

   Land at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Skip the auction itself unless you're a serious collector; instead, book a tasting with négociant Maison Joseph Drouhin or attend the small producers' tastings in Meursault and Clos de Vougeot during Les Trois Glorieuses—you'll taste better wine and actually meet winemakers instead of watching price inflation.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Burgundy

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Beaune

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Beaune

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Beaune

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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One winery worth a detour

Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Mid-range daily budget

~€250/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site