Burgundy events
The wine region around Beaune is a year round destination, with many festivals in autumn and winter as well as the summer months.
This is a small selection of wine festivals and other events in the Cote de Beaune during the coming year.
Wine and Food Festivals
January 30 – 31, 2010
Tourante de St Vincent
The Villages of Burgundy take turns to host this open door invitation to taste their beautiful wines
This year, Chassagne Montrachet.
April 3 – 4, 2010
Printemps de Monthelie
2 days where the local wine makers open their doors and invite you to discover the wines of Monthelie
May 1 – 2, 2010
Bienvenue a Savigny-les-Beaune
A weekend of Wine Tasting and Music with a carnival atmosphere.
May 13, 2010
Beaune Saveurs de Vignes
Don't miss the gourmet stroll to discover the Beaune vineyards with gourmet stops for tasting wine and local specialities along the way.
May 13 – 14
Le Printemps du Cremant, Beaune
An educational and festive event where you can discover the secret, bubbly world of Crémant de Bourgogne.
June 27, 2010
Meursault
Rando Gourmande ''La Vigne en Fleur''
A relaxed and fun day strolling through the vineyards with stops for tasting wine and local specialities
September 2010
Le Vendage – the annual grape harvest
November 20 – 21, 2010
Le Vente de Vins
Hospice de Beaune
The world famous wine auction and festival.
Music Festivals
June 20, 2010
Fete de Musique – Beaune
Street bands and choirs perform throughout the evening
July 2 – 25, 2010
International Festival of Baroque Opera
www.festivalbeaune.com
July 17 – 20, 2010
Festival Bach to Bacchus
Classical concerts and wine tasting
July 21 – 25, 2010
Chalon dans la rue
Chalon-sur-Saône
Festival of street theatre
www.chalondanslarue.com
July 2010
Jazz festival and wine tasting
Couches
September 9 – 19, 2010
International Jazz festival
Beaune
December 12 – 14, 2010
Beaune Blues Boogie Festival
Other Events
May, June and July
Brocante and Vide Grenier (antique markets)
Every weekend a different village
May 14 – 23, 2010
Salon des Antiquaires et de Brocante
Dijon
May 2010
Festival of Hot Air Ballons
Chalon-sur-Saône
July 9, 2010
Tour de France
Arrives 9th Gueugnon Departs 10th Tournus
July 14 – Bastile Day
Fireworks throughout the region
July and August
Festival of Water and Gardens
Beaune
December 14 – 24, 2010
Christmas Market
Beaune
Antiques
April 3 – 5, 2010
40ème Année Foire Antiquités-Brocante du 3 au 5 avril 2010
(Antique Fair and Flea Market)
Nolay
Flea Markets
April 3–5, 2010
May 22 – 24, 2010
May 22 – 25, 2010
August 14 – 14, 2010
September 18 – 19, 2010
October 30 – November 1, 2010
February 19 – 20, 2011
April 23 – 25, 2011
Beaune
Opera
July 2 – 25, 2010
Festival International d'Opéra Baroque de Beaune
Beaune