For eco-responsible tourismBeaune goes green

Big destination, small footprint

Beaune goes green

Here, life is savoured… but not just any old way. With our vineyards and Climats UNESCO World Heritage Site, narrow streets steeped in history, and the art of good food and wine, Beaune and the Beaune region tick all the boxes for an eco-responsible getaway.

And because travelling goes hand in hand with preserving the environment, there are plenty of local initiatives to make your stay here kinder to the planet: soft mobility, committed accommodation, local producers… There are so many ways to enjoy the region without going overboard.

You don’t have to be perfect, every little bit helps. We move forward together, at our own pace. And that’s what makes all the difference.

The Tourist Office, on the road to more responsible tourism

At the Beaune & Pays Beaunois Tourist Office, we do things from the heart (a Burgundian heart, of course): making our visitors feel welcome, while taking care of our corner of Burgundy.

We don’t have all the answers, but we’re making progress, step by step, to ensure that quality goes hand in hand with respect for the environment. Our Tourist Office, which has long held the Qualité Tourisme quality label, is aiming for the Destination d’Excellence label in 2025, a much more demanding approach to sustainable tourism.

Our aim? To find the right balance between quality service and sustainable development, a challenge that our team is taking up with enthusiasm!

Our commitments

Our eco tips for responsible travel

What if we took care of Burgundy and enjoyed ourselves at the same time?

Taking simple steps can make a big difference to preserving our beautiful destination. We offer you some environmentally-friendly alternatives that are easy to incorporate into your stay.

Discover a region and its heritage without disturbing nature.

Our eco-advice

Our ideas for a slow holiday

Want to slow down and discover Burgundy in a different way?

Why not learn to enjoy Burgundy like a true epicurean?

Here, we slow down, take our time, breathe and savour every moment. Discover a Burgundy where time seems to stand still, where you can stroll through the historic streets of Beaune, admire the goldenvineyards or take time to enjoy a fine meal.

Imagine yourself, glass in hand, sharing a fine wine at a family estate. Or let yourself be transported on a stroll through one of our villages, in no-pressure discovery mode. So, are you ready to immerse yourself in this art of living, where every moment becomes a little happiness?

Our ideas for slow breaks

Organise your Slow holiday

Whether you’re a nature lover, a local crafts enthusiast or a gourmet, the Beaune region has everything you need for a successful… and responsible holiday.
Our partners share our values: committed accommodation, chefs who cook fresh and local produce, activities that bring the region and our destination to life in a different way.

There’s no need to go overboard: here, travelling well just comes naturally.

Find out more about the service providers involved

Discovering the biodiversity of the Beaune region

Natura 2000 in the Beaune region

Natura 2000 :

preserving biodiversity at the heart of the Beaune region

The Beaune region is home to precious biodiversity, preserved thanks to the Natura 2000 network. This European programme protects sensitive natural environments and rare species, while encouraging respectful agricultural, forestry and tourism practices.

Sites such as the dry grasslands and wetlands in the region illustrate this richness. Natura 2000 is based on concerted management, where nature conservation goes hand in hand with local human activities.

Discover Natura 2000 areas

Fauna and Flora

The Beaune region as a showcase for biodiversity

Did you know that behind the world-famous Beaune and Pays Beaunois vineyards lies a natural heritage of unsuspected wealth?

With its forests, limestone grasslands and wetlands, as well as numerous plant and animal species, the Beaune region is home to exceptional flora and fauna, some of which are rare or protected.

Discover the flora and fauna of the Beaune region

Discover the flora and fauna

Sustainable viticulture

Taking environmental issues into account is now a must in the world of winegrowing. All the more so in wine-growing regions such as ours, which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

More and more estates are choosing to produce differently, respecting the land and those who work it. Organic farming, High Environmental Value (HVE) certification , Terra Vitis, Vignerons Engagés, Demeter, Biodyvin… There is no shortage of labels to support this sustainable shift.

Associations like the BIVB are working for better, more sustainable, better-known wines.

Here, we cultivate wine and green.

Find out more about committed estates and their eco-responsible labels

Smart car-sharing with Beaune Côte & Sud!

Carpooling is easy, economical and environmentally friendly with Beaune Côte & Sud and BlaBlaCar Daily!

Getting around together is good for your budget and for the planet.

Are you a driver?
Make the most of your daily journeys and earn up to €150 per month, i.e. between €1.50 and €3 per journey.

Are you a passenger?
Take advantage of free journeys of between 2 and 80 km.

All journeys departing from or arriving in the Beaune Côte & Sud area are eligible.
(Beaune ↔ Dijon, Beaune ↔ Nuits-Saint-Georges…).

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Because our Earth deserves it, let's respect it

Sustainable travel