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For many international travelers, there are probably two key reasons for visiting France – namely the cuisine and the wines.

The country is well known for having some exquisite restaurants steeped in cultural culinary traditions as well as producing some of the best wines in the entire world. French wine bars are plentiful and are extremely popular tourist destinations when visiting the country. The city of Beaune located in the Burgundy region is no exception to this rule.

It is a charming city that has been a targeted destination for art lovers, gastronomes, and connoisseurs of fine wines as well as a city frequented by the rich and famous. For the average European tourist, Beaune is a half-day stop at best, but for those who want a taste of true French wine culture, it is a must-visit destination. Situated along the Côte-d’Or, this city is a wine lover’s paradise to say the least, with numerous wine bars and establishments that cater to the “vino aficionado.”

Despite the fact that the majority of the red wines are pinot noirs and the whites are primarily Chardonnay’s, the varieties are too numerous to mention in a short piece of content such as this one. Here are a few wine bars to visit while you are vacationing in Beaune and the surrounding area:

• Via Mokis

Situated on the rue Eugène Spüler, this wine bar is part of a hotel, restaurant, and spa that is located in Beaune. You have a chance to experience some excellent vins de pays (wines of the country) as well as some very tasty Burgundy’s.

• Marché aux Vins

Located in the heart of Beaune across the street from the Hôtel Dieu, this is oftentimes described as the best place to taste all 18 wines of the Burgundy region for only €10. The wine tasting is actually conducted in what used to be an old stone pillar church. Or, you can just sit in the bar and relax with a glass or two of your particular favorite.

Although these were the only two wines bars of note that we have listed for Beaune, there are several other cities in the Burgundy Region that feature wine bars and wine tasting. The nearby city of Dijon also features a couple of nice Restaurant/Wine Bar combinations.

• Café Gourmand

A casual setting open for brunch and lunch, featuring a reasonably nice selection of wines. Be aware that this establish caters more to the younger student crowd.

• L’Assommoir Café

Located on the Rue Monge, this café is primarily a salad and sandwich shop that is a favorite of the locals. They do love their American tourists though and will make them feel right at home when sampling some of the wines of the region.

Top 3 Beaune Hotels for wine lovers

• Hotel Le Cep – 4-star hotel – double room from €168
• Hotel Chateau de Challange – 3-star hotel – double room from €96
• Hotel Cave des Paulands – 3-star hotel – double room from €75

Photo of Hôtel Dieu by CpaKmoi