La Grande Vadrouille Mural

This colourful mural pays tribute to one of the most iconic films in French cinema—and to one of its unforgettable filming locations: Beaune. Released in 1966, La Grande Vadrouille follows Louis de Funès and Bourvil as two ordinary Frenchmen who get caught up in a wild escape through Nazi-occupied France, helping British pilots dodge capture. Directed by Gérard Oury, the film is a masterful mix of comedy, suspense and unforgettable scenery. And one of those memorable locations is right here in Beaune. Remember the scene where Louis de Funès, playing a temperamental orchestra conductor, ends up climbing down the façade of a townhouse while fleeing German soldiers? That sequence was shot just around the corner, on Place du Docteur Jorrot. The street looks almost the same today—and it’s that iconic moment the mural lovingly recreates. Painted in the 2010s in a cheerful, realistic style, the artwork feels like a movie scene frozen in time. It brings smiles to everyone passing by, while preserving Beaune’s unique link to French cinema. For locals, La Grande Vadrouille isn’t just a cult classic—it’s a beloved piece of the town’s history, a story passed down with pride. So go on—look up, and imagine Bourvil’s gentle laugh, De Funès’ frantic energy, and the joyful chaos of a 1966 film shoot happening right here in the streets of Beaune.