The Hospices de Beaune was founded in 1443 by Burgundy Chancellor Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone de Salins as a hospital for the region's poor and needy. But this building is far from austere.

No trip to Burgundy is complete without indulging in a wine tasting – or two or three. And one of the best ways to enjoy a wide variety of Burgundy vino is on a wine tour of the region.

Timeless and versatile, it’s hardly surprising that burgundy – that rich and deep reddish-brown hue with a touch of purple – is always a favourite when it comes to decorating our interiors, whether ...