Journey to Beaune, the gilded capital of Burgundy wine, for a private tour of the jaw-dropping Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune) and a curated tasting at a top négociant. One of France's most iconic half-day escapes.
What to expect
Enter the cobblestoned courtyard of the Hôtel-Dieu and let the kaleidoscopic Flemish-tiled roofline stop you in your tracks — it genuinely never fails to astonish. Your guide narrates 600 years of charitable history before walking you through the Grand'Salle, the original pharmacy, and Rogier van der Weyden's magnificent Last Judgement altarpiece. The afternoon opens onto Beaune's rampart-ringed old town, wine caves, and a final tasting of Grand Cru Burgundy at a renowned négociant. This is Burgundy at its most magnificent.
Good to know
Hire a private car or minivan from the port (approx. 35 min each way). Pre-book the Hôtel-Dieu via the official website; private guided slots fill quickly. Allow 4–5 hours total. Confirm your all-aboard time and plan a 45-minute buffer for the return transfer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Chalon-sur-Saone — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.