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What historic buildings and museums are found in Beaune?

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Map of France highlighting the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region in white at the center-east of the country, with major cities such as Dijon, Nevers, Auxerre, and Macon labeled. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, are also shown. An inset map in the upper left corner shows the location of Burgundy within France.
Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne), historical region of France.

Beaune, a historic town in the Burgundy region of France, features several notable buildings and museums that reflect its rich heritage:

  • HĂŽtel-Dieu: Founded in 1443, this former hospital is a significant landmark. It features a two-storied timber structure arranged around a courtyard. One of its wards serves as a museum housing The Last Judgment, a renowned altarpiece by Rogier van der Weyden.12
  • CollĂ©giale Notre-Dame: Construction of this collegiate church began in the 12th century, and it contains a collection of 15th-century tapestries.1
  • MusĂ©e du Vin de Bourgogne: This institution serves as the town's dedicated wine museum, highlighting the region's long-standing connection to viticulture.1
  • Fortifications: The town retains parts of its circular defensive walls, which include towers dating from the 13th and 16th centuries. Additionally, two towers remain from the town's dismantled chĂąteau.1