Festival weekend planner
Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction — a 3-day weekend in Burgundy
13–15 November 2026. Beaune, France. 110 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- 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.
- Day 2
Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Burgundy
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Beaune
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Domaine de la Bongran
WTG pickA Burgundy rebel who makes Chardonnay on their own terms, far from the tourist trail of Beaune and Puligny.
- Address
- Quintaine, 71260 Viré, Burgundy, France
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- Free tasting with tour
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Le Bistrot Lucien
€€Cosy Beaune bistro with classic Burgundian dishes and local wines
Must try: Bœuf bourguignon
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- Nearest airport
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
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.
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