Hôtel des ducs de Bourgogne, Medieval palace and wine museum in Beaune, France.
Hôtel des ducs de Bourgogne is a 15th-century palace in Beaune with buildings arranged around a trapezoid courtyard, featuring timber-framed facades and decorated windows. The rooms spread across two levels display a collection of ancient wine presses, ceramics, and tapestries.
In 1354, Duke Philip II of Burgundy established the regional parliament at this location, making Beaune the duchy's capital. The site then became the political and legal center of this powerful region.
Wine and power were inseparable in Burgundy, and the rooms here show this through ancient presses and fine tapestries that reveal how deeply winemaking shaped the region's identity. You can sense how this craft was woven into every aspect of daily life.
The museum opens daily except Tuesdays, with collections displayed across two floors throughout the building. The historic wine cellar from the 13th century is accessible to visitors as part of the exhibition.
Beneath the building lies a wine cellar from the 13th century, one of the oldest surviving in the region and a witness to centuries of winemaking. This underground space remains a striking part of the tour through the palace.
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