Why choose this Beaune tour ?
You will be visiting historical sights in Beaune, the Capital of Burgundy wines. Also, get to discover more about the famous personalities who were born here and visit one of the most prestigious monuments in France.
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What makes Beaune – Historic Guided Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Start your tour at the Basilica of Our Lady, a Church dating back to the 13th century. Here, you will get to see a blend of Gothic & Renaissance styles. A statue of Black Madonna and collections which display the life of Mary can be seen here.
Walk through the Place de la Halle, an open market located in the city center. Here, you will see many traders selling fresh food products including organic food.
Admire the Gothic architecture at the Hospices de Beaune. Also classified as France’s most prestigious monuments. It was built as a hospital for the poor and dates back to the medieval period and is famous for its wine estate.
Walk by the historic clock tower known as Beffroi. Located in Place Monge, it was built around the 13th to 14th century. The building has served as a watchtower and a museum for several hundreds of years.
You will see the sculpture and monument dedicated to Étienne-Jules Marey, a French scientist who was born in Beaune. He is credited for creating a wearable device to measure the pulse known as the Sphygmograph along with other works. The monument was inaugurated in August, 1913 and the square where it is located is also named after him.
Walk by the monument which is dedicated to the French mathematician, Gaspard Monge who is credited for his work on Geometry. His name is amongst one of the 72 names which are inscribed on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Located in the historic center of Beaune, You will see the Remparts de Beaune which were built as a defense from invaders. The walls are very thick and high and are said to have protected an area of 2 hectares.
Finally, you will have a chance to visit the Mural de la Grande Vadrouille. It will take you back to scenes from the movie La Grande Vadrouille released in 1966. If time permits, we will also visit the Eglise Saint Nicolas, the Roman church dedicated to Saint Nicholas which dates back to the 13th century.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Beaune – Historic Guided Walking Tour
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Beaune – Historic Guided Walking Tour Inclusions:
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- Private Tour Guide
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- Entrance fees for the Hospices de Beaune – 12 EUR per Adult
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by BlackBuck Travels.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
