Beaune

Step into the medieval town of Beaune and prepare to become enamored with this treasure trove. Just over 2 hours from Paris via train, you’ll feel immediately transported to another era, antique markets included. Make yourself at home at the historic mansion, Hotel Le Cep, where King Louis XIV once slept, just steps away from the famed Hospices de Beaune. Also known as Hôtel-Dieu, this museum built in the 15^th century began as a hospital for the poor. Surrounded by vineyards producing some of France’s most notable wines, Beaune proves the perfect setting in which to enjoy nature’s bounty. For a wine tasting by the glass, Michelin-starred restaurant Loiseau des Vignes is the spot. Or rent a bicycle and head to the wineries themselves. Stop by for a tasting at Fallot, the last independent family mustard mill in Burgundy, another regional specialty.