Dijon, stronghold of the Valois for centuries, is also the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy. Between Beaune and Langres, the flagship city of Côte-d'Or is much more than the city of mustard for ideas for going out.
It offers a range of activities and discovery with its many monuments such as the Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy, rue des Forges, its churches and its cathedral. With the surrounding vineyards in addition, there is plenty to do in Dijon!
Dijon is not only its mustard and its wines, it is also an important historical heritage which litters the streets of the city. To discover some architectural marvels, you can take the owl route.
Quesaco? At the bend of the streets, you will discover galleries, museums, terraces and churches thanks to a circuit marked with 22 small owls on the ground. During your walking or cycling tour of the city "with a hundred bell towers", don't forget the Maille boutique in the city center and rue des Forges in the historic heart.
For the lunch break or for dinner, taste the local gastronomy and wines :snails, Pommard, Pouilly Fuissé, mustard, gingerbread… A guaranteed treat!
Our advice :do not miss the discovery of the vineyards of Burgundy, around Dijon!
If you like motor sports and more particularly beautiful powerful cars , no need to look further:take a driving course on the circuit!
On the Dijon-Prenois complex, you can take the wheel of the most beautiful GTs of the moment. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Nissan GTR… It's up to you to choose the make and model of your dreams to drive it on the track.
During your laps, you are guided by the instructor who stays as a co-pilot with you. This is an opportunity to test the performance of the car, and to appreciate the high-end equipment on board. Sporty driving awaits you!
We are now taking a breather. We're taking the height in Dijon! Thrill lover and in search of adrenaline, you will love tandem skydiving.
With a professional or state-certified instructor, you climb to an altitude of 4000 or 6000 m to experience freefall. You are let loose in the Burgundian sky for 1 minute at full speed, at almost 200 km/h.
During this parachute jump, you also benefit from a calmer stage, when the canvas is deployed, it is the descent under sail. For more than 5 minutes, you observe the panorama that is offered to you , open your eyes wide!
Quietly, you reach the ground with the instructor. So, ready to get started?
Less hectic than skydiving, the first flight offers a nice journey in the sky to admire the region from a new angle. In silence and calm , you can choose hot air balloon.
This balloon flight transports you to altitude thanks to the envelope and the action of the burners. The balloonist ensures the smooth running of the aerial ride. From the gondola, you will witness a unique spectacle , the surrounding nature and the richness of the Côte-d'Or.
Around you:the vineyards of Burgundy, Dijon and even Beaune or Morvan far away. Depending on the direction of the winds, the course changes, take the opportunity to capture these magical moments!
To do an activity in a more urban register, lovers of gastronomy will get their mouths watering. To concoct new recipes, opt for a cooking or pastry class in Dijon !
Exotic, traditional, vegan, for children , special reception, cupcakes or other theme, the culinary workshop can be carried out by professionals specialized in a particular field or by great chefs.
If we take pastries, desserts and pastries , it is an art apart. You make gourmet recipes that are as beautiful as they are delicious to taste. For afternoon tea or dinner, they end the meal on a sweet note!
Dijon offers many leisure activities to do over a day or during a stay. Soaring in the sky, car racing or the pleasure of creating, you will find something to satisfy you in this city of history and gastronomy .
While discovering the city of Côte-d'Or, you should also see the vineyards and taste Nonettes , these gingerbread cookies with jam.
If you have decided to put your suitcases in a hotel, treat yourself to the authenticity of a romantic weekend with a night in a castle , or more spa or golf oriented, as you wish!
