Hospices de Beaune Tours and Tickets

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General admission tickets for the Hospice de Beaune cost €12 for adults. Reduced rates of €9 apply for students up to 26 years old and family groups, while child tickets (10-17 years) are €5. Children under 10 can visit free. Tours are available in French only, starting from €26.

The Hospices de Beaune was the creation of Nicolas Rolin, then-Chancellor of Burgundy, and his wife, Guigone de Salins, who founded the hospital for the poor in 1443. The non-profit foundation began growing wine in 1457 and has hosted its famous annual charity wine auction since 1924.

The Hospices de Beaune is known not only for its charitable organization but also for its magnificent medieval architecture and colorful glazed-tile roofs. The main visitor attraction is Hôtel-Dieu, now a museum. Highlights include a collection of medieval furniture and tapestries and an exhibition of medicine through the ages.

Yes, there are several tour options available at the Hospices de Beaune. Standard admission tickets include an audio guide available in several languages. Alternatively, go behind the scenes of Hôtel-Dieu on a 1-hour guided tour, play the on-site escape game, or join one of the regular workshops.

The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction has been held annually since 1924 and is renowned as one of the world’s largest charity wine auctions. Now organized by Sotheby’s, the famous event is held on the third weekend of November to coincide with the Fête des Grands Vins de Bourgogne.