Hôtel Le Cep in Beaune

A World of Freedom

In the heart of Beaune, behind its historic facades and cobbled courtyards, Le Cep combines the strength of heritage with a constant desire to reinvent itself.

Here, you find the charm of a Burgundian private mansion… and the surprise of a holistic centre inspired by Ayurveda. You can taste a grand cru under the vaults of a cellar… and just a few steps away, discover a Formula 1 simulator, a rare cigar lounge, a discreet vegetarian restaurant. Because here, innovation is never decorative. It is alive, embodied, sincere. It is born from a constant desire: to offer better, to surprise just right, to welcome differently, without ever betraying the spirit of the place.

Le Cep is a house in motion. A place designed to last, but never static. A place rooted, but always curious. A place where each stay tells a different story… and makes you want to come back to discover even more.

History, key dates

  • 14th–16th Centuries: The foundations of Le Cep are based on several private mansions dating from the 14th and 16th centuries, notably the listed courtyards Thiroux de Saint-Félix and Brunet. These historic buildings, witnesses to Renaissance architecture, form the heritage heart of the establishment.
  • 1658: The young King Louis XIV stayed on 18, 19, and 20 November with Gilles Brunet, Lieutenant General of the Bailliage of Beaune, whose 1547 courtyard would continue to inspire the destiny of Le Cep.
  • 1986: Nérino Bernard, a mason by trade and heritage enthusiast, acquired and united these residences to take over Le Cep. He undertook meticulous restoration, preserving the authenticity of the premises while adapting them to modern comfort.
  • 1996: Le Cep became a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, joining a prestigious network of independent establishments offering a unique hotel experience.
  • 1999: Jean-Claude Bernard, son of Nérino, took over the management of the hotel. Drawing on experience and an innovative vision, he brought new energy to the establishment, blending tradition and modernity.

  • 2005: First entry of Le Cep in the prestigious Gold List of Condé Nast Traveler among the 500 best hotels in the world.
  • 2015: Opening of the spa, a wellness centre of over 350 m² offering a fusion of vinotherapy and technology.
  • 2017: Opening of the Saint Félix tasting cellar, and the beginning of a collection of more than 1,200 Burgundy wine references.
  • 2020: Expansion of the spa to 650 m² with a holistic approach, including Ayurvedic treatments and cutting-edge technologies, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to guest well-being.

  • 2021: Acquisition of the Gaspard project, a 1,000 m² extension allowing the addition of a third 16th-century courtyard, 11 rooms and suites, a spa extension, a tasting cellar, a yoga room, and a vegetarian restaurant.
  • 2022: Launch of LunchBox, a vegetarian restaurant with Ayurvedic inspirations, offering healthy and tasty cuisine in harmony with the well-being philosophy promoted by the establishment.
  • 2024: Opening of studios inspired by India, ideally designed for spa & holistic centre guests. Inauguration of the cigar lounge Le Paradis, a space dedicated to cigar and rare spirit enthusiasts, located in the listed Thiroux de Saint-Félix courtyard, offering a unique sensory experience.
  • 2026: Acquisition of a new establishment opposite the hotel to offer the treasures of the cellar and the House, the Boutique du Cep. 40th anniversary of the House.

Spirit of the Place

A free, sincere, and discreet hospitality

A living heritage, in constant dialogue with the present

A culture of service embodied by a team

A vibrant Burgundy, open to the world

A fair, sustainable, deeply human house