Historic Hotels in Beaune, Burgundy Wine Capital

Beaune Hôtel sits 300 metres from the old ramparts, and for a family exploring Beaune by car I would favour it for its secure on-site parking. Many rooms face a shaded interior courtyard, which keeps things calmer, and the garden and terrace give children space to move. A daily buffet breakfast starts the day simply. It is a two-star hotel, so expect comfort rather than extras, but a 9.0 score over more than 3,000 reviews is impressive.

I would recommend Les Remparts to families who want a four-star stay in a historic building in Beaune. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and garden views, and they come with bathrobes and minibars. The property has a garden, a bar and free WiFi, which gives children somewhere calm to sit after a day out. Beaune's main attractions are within walking distance, so a car is not needed.

Château de Challanges is a renovated 19th-century country house set in 7 hectares of private forest, a short drive from Beaune, and I recommend it to families who want space and calm outside town. The outdoor swimming pool is the main draw for children in warm months, the grounds invite a walk, and some of the elegant rooms have a private balcony. Breakfast is served in a bright dining room or on the terrace, there is a bar, and pets are welcome.

I would recommend the Abbaye de Maizières to families who want a night inside a piece of history in Beaune. This former 12th-century Cistercian abbey stands in the historic centre, with traditionally decorated rooms, antique furniture and private bathrooms. Breakfast is served daily in a vaulted stone cellar, and WiFi is free. Wine tours to nearby vineyards can be arranged, a useful service for adults in the party.

Beaune's historic centre and the Hospices are a two-minute walk from the Hôtel de la Poste, a 19th-century coaching inn, so families can see the famous glazed roofs without moving the car. Rooms are individually decorated with modern en suite bathrooms, and some look onto the garden. The gourmet restaurant and Belle Époque bar suit parents more than young children, which makes it a better fit for families with older children or teenagers.

I would bring children here only if the parents' plan is Beaune itself: the Hôtel-Dieu, the wine town on foot, a long lunch. The 38 suites and 6 studios give a family real space, there is a lift, and every room is air-conditioned, which counts during a Burgundy heatwave. Children get no pool, only a spa of treatments, so families who want a swim and a garden to run in would be happier in a house among the vines outside town. The hotel lists a child-minding service and baby equipment, so parents can book an evening at Loiseau des Vignes. Pets are accepted, a point worth knowing for dog owners touring the Côte de Beaune by car.

Hôtel Henry II occupies a building classified as a historic monument in Beaune, and the garden terrace gives families a calm outdoor corner after walks through the old town. Rooms are soundproofed and individually decorated, some with antique furniture, and a buffet breakfast is served daily. The vineyards begin about a five-minute walk away, an easy stroll with children. I would pick it for a wine-country weekend. Pets are welcome, and the bar suits adults in the evening.

Bordering a vineyard about five minutes by car from Beaune's historic centre, the Kyriad Prestige Le Panorama gives families space and a rural feel. The outdoor swimming pool is the highlight for children in summer, and a lounge with a pool table keeps teenagers busy in the evening. Rooms are air-conditioned and spread across several buildings. A bar and a restaurant are on site, so there is no need to drive back into town. Pets are welcome, and guests rate it 8.2.

Coto Hotel keeps a family stay in Beaune simple: free private parking at the door, air-conditioned rooms for warm Burgundy summers and free Wi-Fi for the evenings. The building is modern and accessible, which helps with pushchairs as well as for guests with reduced mobility. Pets are accepted. The hotel is a short walk from the Exhibition Centre, and Beaune's historic centre with the Hospices is easy to reach from there.