Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
• To get to the wine museum (listed next), walk 30 steps straight out of the cathedral, turn
left downacobbled alley (Rued'Enfer, or“Hell Street,” namedforthefires oftheDuke's
kitchens once located on this street), keep left, and enter the courtyard of Hôtel des Ducs.
Museum of the Wine of Burgundy (Musée du Vin de Bourgogne)
From this well-organized folk-wine museum, which fills the old residence of the Dukes of
Burgundy, it's clear that the history and culture of Burgundy and its wine were fermented
in the same bottle. Wander into the free courtyard for a look at the striking palace, antique
wine presses (in the
cuverie,
or vatting shed; good English explanations), and a concrete
model of Beaune's 15th-century street plan (a good chance to appreciate the town's once-
impressive fortified wall). Inside the museum, you'll see a model of the region's topo-
graphy, along with tools, costumes, and scenes of Burgundian wine history—but no tast-
ing. Each room has helpful English explanations.
Cost and Hours:
€5.60, ticket also includes the Musée des Beaux-Arts; April-Sept
daily10:00-18:00;Oct-MarchWed-Sun11:00-17:00,closedMon-Tue;tel.0380220819.
The Mustard Mill (La Moutarderie Fallot)
The last of the independent mustard mills in Burgundy opens its doors for guided tours
in French (with a little English). The tour is long yet informative—you'll learn why Bur-
gundywasthebirthplaceofmustard(it'saboutwinejuice),andwheretheygettheirgrains
today (Canada). It takes over an hour to explain what could be explained in half that
time—you'll see a short film, learn about the key machines used in processing mustard
(with the help of audioguides), and finish with a tasting.
Cost and Hours:
€10, tours daily at 10:00 and 11:30, additional tour Mon-Sat mid-
June-mid-Sept at 15:30; must call TI to reserve or book online, as space is limited; across
ring road in the appropriately yellow building at 31 Rue du Faubourg Bretonnière, tel. 03
80 22 10 02,
www.fallot.com
.
Walk to Parc de la Bouzaise and into the Vineyards
(See “Beaune” map,
here
.)
Stroll across the ring road, through a pleasant Impressionist-like park, and into Beaune's
beautiful vineyards. This walk is ideal for picnickers, families (good play toys in park),
and vine enthusiasts. Follow Avenue de la République west from the center, cross the ring
road, and parallel the stream along a few grassy blocks for about five minutes, then angle
right into the serene park. Walk through the park and pop out at the right rear (northwest)
corner, turn left on the small road, and enter the Côte de Beaune vineyards. Find the big
postershowinghowthelandisslicedanddicedamongdifferentplots(called
clos,
for“en-
closure”).
