Place de la Halle

Place de la Halle

The Beaune audio-guided tour brings you to Place de la Halle, in the heart of the historic centre. It owes its name to the former covered market hall, now gone, where the market was held, and faces the famous Hospices de Beaune.

The heart of old Beaune

The central square of the town, it has always been a place of trade and gathering. The proximity of the Hospices, whose polychrome roof has become one of the symbols of Beaune, makes it a very busy thoroughfare. All around stand restaurants, shops and wine cellars, which bring this square to life to the rhythm of tourism and the trade of the great Burgundy wines.

What there is to see

Every Saturday morning, a large market is held on the square and in the surrounding streets, offering a wide selection of local produce: seasonal vegetables, cheeses, cured meats and Burgundian specialities. Facing the square, the Hospices de Beaune offer their facade and access to their courtyard. It is the ideal starting point for a discovery of the centre and its cellars.

Practical information

Place de la Halle can be seen freely, in the open air, in the heart of the historic centre of Beaune, in front of the Hospices. It is accessible at any time. The market is held there on Saturday mornings; the surrounding shops, restaurants and cellars follow their own hours, often extended in the tourist season.

Why is the square called Place de la Halle ?

It owes its name to the former market hall, now gone, which once housed the town's covered market.

When is the Beaune market held ?

The large market is held every Saturday morning on Place de la Halle and in the surrounding streets.