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European Heritage Days 2025Open up to culturein Beaune, Chagny, Meursault, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Nolay, Santenay...

European Heritage Days

Since 1984, the 2025 European Heritage Days have been an opportunity for everyone to discover the wealth of France’s culture and heritage. Many sites are offering special tours, while others are exceptionally open to the public. Here is the programme for the 2025 event on 20 & 21 September in the Beaune region.

The programme

Heritage Days in Beaune

Heritage Day in Beaune

Visits to Beaune

The town of Beaune is opening up its heritage to visitors and offering a host of unusual tours. [Re-discover the richness of the capital of Burgundy wines during these two exceptional days.

The programme of visits to Beaune
  • At the Musée des Beaux Arts
    • Saturday at 4pm, Lanterne Magique – 19 rue Poterne

    British sculptor Paul Day from Burgundy will be taking part in a lively talk, providing an opportunity for real exchange with the public. Come and ask your questions to find out all about scultpure, from the perspective of an atypical artist who goes against the grain of artistic trends. Throughout the day, the artist will be on hand at the museum to chat with visitors.

    • Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm, every 30 minutes

    Flash Tours Romanesque architecture through Paul Day: Discover how the artist’s bas-reliefs, arcades and massive volumes resonate with the power and austerity of Romanesque architecture, a dialogue between contemporary art and heritage. Paris as seen by Paul Day: Paul Day’s sculptures, full of detail and emotion, capture the soul of Paris: its rooftops, bridges and façades, offering a sensitive and poetic vision of the capital.

    • Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm, Salle Tourlière, opposite the museum

    Paul Day’s Theatre” workshop: Creation of a relief scene using elements from Paul Day’s works. Collage workshop: Invent a monument using elements cut from Paul Day’s works. Writing workshop: Imaginary letters inspired by The Meeting Place. Open to the general public Going to the Musée des Beaux Arts

  • Municipal Archives
    • Saturday from 5pm to 6pm, cemetery

    Come and discover the history of Beaune’s first cemeteries, the graves of those who died for France, the graves of great personalities and those of anonymous people. As you wander through the cemetery’s alleys, the history of Beaune will be revealed to you. In the event of bad weather, the visit will be replaced by an exploration of the Municipal Archives.

    • Saturday and Sunday at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm

    The Municipal Archives invite you to take a tour of the reserves on the theme of Beaune’s burial history, tracing the evolution of tombs from the first Gallo-Roman burials to today’s cemetery. To mark the centenary of the inauguration of the Beaune War Memorial, you will also have the opportunity to discover, through the archives, the history of the region’s memorial buildings. Bookings on 03 80 24 56 81How to get to the Archives Municipales

  • At the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne - Musée du Vin
    • Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm, Salle du Puits

    Arts & Crafts > A stained-glass artist Discover the creations, tools and demonstrations of master stained-glass artist Pierre-Olivier Bertheau. How is glass coloured, cut and assembled?

    • Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm, museum courtyard, under the big top

    Creative workshop > Imagine your own monument Using architectural elements from Beaune’s monuments, children are invited to assemble and create their own monument. Young public (from age 5)

    • Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, museum courtyard

    Giant board games > Family heritage Immerse yourself in the world of local heritage with our board games inspired by the town’s monuments! Dobble bourguignon, Triomino special heritage or Memory of the treasures of Burgundy! These games are free to play and enjoy!

    • Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, every hour

    Flash Tours > Behind the scenes of the museum’s creation Want to find out more about the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne, its remarkable architecture and its history? Curious to go behind the scenes of the creation of the Musée du Vin de Bourgogne and its scenography? Take part in our flash tours: 15 minutes in a jiffy to delve into the history of the building and understand the choices made to bring our wine heritage to life.

    • Sunday, 10am to 3pm, museum courtyard

    Association des Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne Fun workshops for young and old about the richness of the Climats and their inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

    • Sunday from 3 pm to 4 pm, courtyard of the museum (in the winery)

    Show > Des Hommes et des Climats, by the Compagnie Vagabonde ” Des Hommes et des Climats “, created especially to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Unesco World Heritage Site; is a play by the Compagnie Vagabonde featuring three actors in a sensitive and engaging story about the link between Man, the vine and the climate. Registration required on 03 80 22 08 19 or [email protected] How to get to the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne

  • At the Collégiale Notre-Dame
    • Saturday from 10am to 12pm

    Tour of the tapestries A beautifully preserved set of tapestries, known as the thousand-flower tapestry, dates from the 15th century and depicts the life of the Virgin Mary.

    • Sunday from 2pm to 5.30pm

    Guided tours: “The private flats of the vicarage” The private flats of the vicarage are exceptionally open to visitors! Formerly the flats of the dean of canons, they feature beautiful 18th-century woodwork and a number of works of art. You can also visit the collegiate church of Notre-Dame and its tapestries, known as the thousand-flower tapestries, dating from the 15th century and depicting the life of the Virgin Mary. All day, subject to availability

  • At the Gaspard Monge Library
    • Saturday from 10am to 11am and from 3pm to 4pm, and Sunday from 10am to 11am

    Visit and discover the heritage collections from the 11th to the 21st century. Book in advance on 03 80 24 55 81

    • Saturday from 5.30pm to 7pm

    Our heritage collections have been stolen. Come and investigate with your family and find the missing book! For children aged 8 and over (accompanied by an adult) Book on 03 80 24 55 81

    • Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm

    Workshop for adults: Introduction to linocut and dominoté papers. Book in advance on 03 80 24 55 81

    • Sunday from 10.30am to 12.30pm

    Workshop for children: Introduction to linocut and dominoté papers. For children aged 8 and over Book on 03 80 24 55 81

    • At the Théâtre de Beaune
      • Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm

      Self-guided tours: “Behind the scenes” From 1862 to the present day, the great history of the theatre and its little anecdotes are revealed. You will have access to :

      • backstage
      • the artists’ dressing rooms

      The whole team will be on hand to guide you and answer your questions.

      • Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am and 2.30pm

      Guided tours: “Technical tricks” During these guided tours, you can discover how light is created in the theatre and the technical tricks used to work magic on stage. Information: 03 80 24 56 86

    • The Chapelle du Saint-Esprit
      • Sundays from 3pm to 5.30pm, every 30 minutes

      A former 13th-century chapel, for several centuries it was the place of worship attached to the Hôpital du Saint-Esprit, founded before the Hôtel Dieu. Like the famous Salle des Pôvres, the chapel has an inverted ship’s hull structure. It survived the demise of the hospital and was used for a time to house the infantry, before being converted into a winery in the 20th century. Its renovation by the Beaune & Pays Beaunois Tourist Office, to make it its administrative headquarters, gives it a new lease of life as it enters the 21st century. Booking on 03 80 26 21 30, max 12 participants

    European Heritage Days

    at the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne

    It’s a great discovery to plan for this weekend.

    European Heritage Days

    Elsewhere in the Beaune region

    In Chagny

    Chagny’s heritage will be open to the public for the European Heritage Days. You can visit

    • The Copiaus Theatre and archive photos of Chagny – Saturday: 2 pm to 6 pm and Sunday: 10 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm
    • The Hospital Apothecary’s and Council Chambers – Saturday: 2 pm to 6 pm and Sunday: 3 pm to 6 pm
    • The Church of Saint-Martin – Saturday and Sunday, daytime, except during celebrations

    Information: 03 85 87 25 95 And make the most of your Sunday morning between two visits to stroll around the Chagny market, a must-see in gourmet Burgundy.

    in Santenay

    This small town in Burgundy is full of surprises. Known for its wines, it is also a spa town. And it boasts an outstanding heritage, such as the Moulin Sorine and the Church of Saint-Jean de Narosse, both of which are well worth a visit during the JEP.

    A reduced rate for an unforgettable visit

    In Savigny-lès-Beaune

    The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are a great opportunity to visit some not-to-be-missed sites. The Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune is playing the game and offers you a special reduced rate for the JEP. And it’s not just a château: 3 incredible museums showcase classic vehicles: aeroplanes, fire engines, motorbikes, Abarths…. A must-see!

    Come along on a guided walk of around 5km to discover the cabottes and a perfectly preserved wash-house! An aperitif will be offered at the end of the walk, so bring good shoes! Registration at the Town Hall by phone or e-mail: 03-80-21-51-21 [email protected]

    At Clos de Vougeot

    Come and celebrate Heritage Days at the Château! On the programme:

    • Self-guided or guided tours to delve into 900 years of the Château’s history.
    • 100% Burgundian music with the Trio de Vougeot: Patrick Gutrin, Dominique Remoissenet and Christian Codfert.

    Don’t miss: a living page from the history of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin!

    • In the Renaissance Salon, discover the art of bookbinding with Frédéric Marat (Atelier Pagina) and the Confrérie’s guest book, presented alongside archivist Margot Cigan.
    • Exceptional opening of the château chapel! Visit this restored 16th-century chapel for the first time, adorned with murals, a stained-glass window depicting Saint Vincent and a new altar.
    • Brillat-Savarin, or the Birth of Gastronomy” exhibition To mark the bicentenary of the publication of his work, this exhibition retraces the life and legacy of the famous gastronome through objects, writings and anecdotes.

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