3 Best Hotels in Beaune, Burgundy

This stylish ensemble of buildings spanning the 14th to 16th centuries oozes history from every arcade of its Renaissance courtyard, and, even better, all guest rooms—named for different Burgundy wines—have been luxuriously modernized and decorated with individual panache; some have wood beams, others canopied or four-poster beds. Those on the top story offer views over Beaune's famed multicolor tile roofs. Breakfast (additional charge) is served in a vaulted cellar; there's no hotel restaurant as such, but the excellent Loiseau des Vignes is right next door. The sleek spa offers the latest in relaxation and well-being experiences including a dry hydro-massage bed, aquabiking, and a state-of-the-art full-body cryotherapy device; the giant barrel outside serves as a sauna.

This idyllic Relais & Châteaux property—a gracious country manor, smartly run by Séverine Pétilaire-Bellet and Axel Nérin—enchants on many levels, from its unique fleur-de-lis topiary and its superb restaurant to its wood-beamed cathedral guest rooms. The cuisine, under chef Philippe Augé, is of the highest standard and has earned the restaurant a Michelin star (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays except in July and August). A bistro offering more reasonably priced menus is open daily for lunch and dinner each day.

Sitting pretty in the middle of manicured rows of Meursault vines, the Château de Citeaux provides a stately setting for this hotel and spa. The grand Napoléon III ballroom, with its monumental fireplace, creaky parquet floors, and ostentatiously decorated walls and ceiling, is the backdrop for breakfast. Or you can pull up a chair in the château's ancient kitchens, now a bistro, for lunchtime options. In the opposite wing, modern guest rooms with minimalist decor are easier on the eye; those on the first floor have private terraces with stunning views over the vineyards or village. After touring some world-class wine producers, take a plunge in the property’s indoor pool, or revive your body and soul in the hammam. For full-on pampering, book a Fruititherapy treatment at the spa, where options include a body scrub with black currant and grape seeds, a fruit-pulp wrap, and a seasonal-fruit face mask.