Beaune (French pronunciation: [bon] ⓘ; in Burgundian: Beane) is the wine capital of Burgundy in the Côte d'Or department in eastern France.

The town is surrounded by some of the world's most famous wine villages,[citation needed] while the facilities and cellars of many producers, large and small, are situated in the historic center of Beaune itself, as they have been since Roman times.

It is an ancient and historic town on a plain by the hills of the Côte d'Or, with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras, through the medieval and renaissance periods.

[citation needed] Other landmarks in Beaune include the old market (les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), and the collegiate church of Notre Dame.

Although Beaune is lacking a Grand cru vineyard in the commune, it is the hub of the region's wine business, as most of Burgundy's major négociants are here.

There is a comprehensive "traditional" shopping area clustered around the central square with a focus on gourmet food, fashion, and wine, while large supermarkets, business parks, etc., are situated on the outskirts of town.

Beaune has a major fine food market on Saturdays, where there are a large number of stall holders supplying a broad selection of products and specialties from Burgundy and the surrounding regions.

On the other hand, one sees the semi-continental influence with one of the greatest seasonal temperature differences, characterized by cold winters with frequent snowfall, and hot summers with violent storms.