Beaune

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Beaune (French pronunciation: [bon] ; in Burgundian: Beane) is a town in eastern France and wine capital of Burgundy, in the Côte-d'Or department. It is between Lyon and Dijon. Beaune is a hub of Burgundy wine production and business. The town is surrounded by the wine villages like Meursault and Puligny Montrachet, while the facilities and cellars of producers, large and small, are in the historic center of Beaune, as they have been since Roman times. It is an ancient town on a plain by the hills of the Côte d'Or, with features from pre-Roman and Roman eras through the medieval and Renaissance periods. Beaune is a walled city, with much of the battlements, ramparts, and moat having survived in good condition. The central "old town" within the walls is extensive. Historically Beaune is intimately connected with the Dukes of Burgundy. Attractions include the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, in the town center. Other landmarks in Beaune include the old market (les Halles), the Beffroi (clock...

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