THE HÔTEL-DIEU OF BEAUNE
Read moreThe Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune is a must-see when visiting Beaune in Burgundy. Founded in the XVᵉ century by the Chancellor of the Dukes of Burgundy Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone de Salins, this flamboyant Gothic-style Hôtel-Dieu is today a museum that traces the history of Burgundy and medieval medicine in the Christian West. Visitors will be able to discover the former patients' wards, the hospital's workings from the XVᵉ century to the 20th century, as well as exceptional works of art such as Rogier van der Weyden's Last Judgment polyptych. The museum also houses an impressive collection of tapestries and chests from the 15th to 17th centuries. A visit to the Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune is a fascinating dive into the history of the region and medieval medicine.
LA BOUTIQUE DU CHÂTEAU DE COMMARIN
Read moreThe visit of the Château plunges us into 900 years of history. This beautiful property still belongs to the same family for 26 generations. One comes to visit it, to walk in its gardens or simply to have a drink on the terrace or to stroll in its store. A bookshop with a beautiful collection of books by and about Henri Vincenot, the famous author of Commarin. Plus a few emblematic wines of the region that you can take away or taste on the spot.