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Beaune's Christmas season revolves around its old town market, where twinkling lights and wooden stalls invite you to browse local crafts and sip mulled wine. This guide covers the market's highlights, festive foods, and other winter activities like visiting the Hospices de Beaune and exploring Burgundy's wine country.
The Foire Internationale et Gastronomique de Dijon is a historic annual fair held each November in Dijon, France. Focused on regional and international food, the fair offers tastings, cooking demos, themed restaurants, and a lively family atmosphere. Plan your visit with practical tips on access, what to see and do, and how to combine the fair with broader Burgundy food tourism.
The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction takes place every third Sunday of November in Beaune, France. The weekend is packed with events: street performances, a half-marathon, cellar visits, tastings, and the world-famous charity auction. Our guide helps you navigate the schedule, know what's free, and plan your trip—including how to reach Beaune from Dijon.
The Hospices de Beaune wine auction, held annually in Beaune, offers two ways to participate: buying a full barrel (or fraction) after registration, or buying online from just one bottle. Albert Bichot, the official buyer partner, manages both processes. This guide explains the steps from selection to delivery, plus what to expect at the Halle de Beaune and practical tips for your visit.
Each November, the wine world converges on the small Burgundy town of Beaune for the Vente des Vins, an auction of barrel-aged wines from the historic Hospices de Beaune estate. Held under the Les Halles market hall opposite the Hôtel-Dieu, it is part of the Les Trois Glorieuses festival. This guide explains the auction's history and charity purpose, how non-bidders can watch the event, how to visit the Hôtel-Dieu, and how to plan a day trip from Dijon.
