Swimming at Kir lake

In summer, laze on the shore of the lake before diving into its very pure waters. The rest of the time, you can go running or breathe in the fresh air…

An essential spot all throughout the day, for a morning coffee with viennoiseries straight out of the oven and granola bowls; a dish of the day at lunchtime (we tasted a delicious revered rice with pineapple, coconut sauce and prawns). And the best is yet to come with pâtisseries that are to die for: mango and passion fruit dessert or chocolate caramel and peanut lingot… Good news, everything is also available to take away with a catering service that is becoming increasingly popular.

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning, Dijon celebrates a high mass, that of gastronomy.  The proof is in the hundred or so stalls of market gardeners, butchers, charcutiers, cheese makers, fishmongers and bakers who offer an extremely special selection of local products, all in a place that is worth paying a visit itself… The halls, built by the company Eiffel in the 1870s, are a magnificent succession of arcades, columns and marquees, all distributed across four pavilions. An ideal spot to admire this work of art is from the terrace of Bistrot des Halles which serves a perfect selection of local wines, accompanied by delicious market-fresh cuisine.

Here we are in the domain of all the winegrowers and cellar masters of the surrounding area who meet at the counter to savor platters overflowing with charcuterie and classic cheeses: Jésus de Lyon dry-cured sausage, black pork from Gascony, Époisse from Berthaud or fruity Comté from Marcel Pepite, all refreshed with an equally precise selection of wines, Mâcon from Dominique Lafon, Nuits-Saint-Georges from Nicolas Morin… An unmissable restaurant that smells of exquisite French gastronomy, which is a real culture here.

The weather matches both the color of the sky and the mood of the chef, and just as well, see for yourself… Panacotta of peas and basil enlivened with pieces of smoked eel, classic risotto of clams, saffron and Iberian chorizo ​​as well as desserts to die for, like the semi-cooked dark chocolate with yuzu, matcha tea ice cream. Signature cuisine, tasty and full of spirit.

Inaugurated in 1989, this unmissable place has built its success on specialist and strict sourcing, under the leadership of Paula Coste who claims a single reference… Corso Como, the emblematic concept store in Milan designed by Carla Sozzani, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Italy. The spirit is there with a fashion selection that reflects the major trends and fashionable designers (Denim studio, Jacquemus, Maison Montagut) and beautiful decorative pieces including the fabulous must-have items: Gras lamps, ceramic jars….

We come here to discover the remarkable museum which presents the history of life and biodiversity in a totally fascinating way. Then off we go to discover the Hubert-Curien planetarium which reinvents the genre with exhibitions, shows and digital animations. And on the way out, we discover that the visit has only just begun! It is the fault of this magnificent botanical garden that surrounds these buildings. A dream park with its arboretum and its centuries-old trees, its flowery meadows, its beehives and its river where swans and ducks frolic.

This alternative venue, founded in 2011 and recently praised by the New York Times for its ability to identify and highlight young talents of international stature, offers exhibitions of promising talents as well as the richness of a collection of 400 works of art presented around major themes (New York, the Eighties, etc.).  We also like the cinema program and the beautiful library, all designed by Matali Crasset.

This small stone owl has a place in the heart of all the Dijon residents who make a wish by stroking it with their left hand. After performing this obligatory gesture, you absolutely must discover Notre-Dame church, the oldest church in the city and home to a statue of the Virgin of the 11th century and 700-year old, sumptuous stained glass windows. Rue de la Chouette, Rue des Forges and Rue de la Verrerie invite you to discover their private mansions with their Renaissance facades and glazed tiled roofs. Just as spectacular and a stone’s throw away is the Benedictine abbey of Sainte-Bénigne, which now houses the town’s archaeological museum, or the cathedral of Sainte-Bénigne, a stone treasure with its extraordinary bell tower rising 93 m high, its nave with dazzling gracefulness and the abundance of columns in its crypt.

Floating bistro and show hall that is now very popular, the Péniche Cancale is getting ready to celebrate 15 years of parties, encounters and discoveries with an eclectic and sophisticated program – concerts and DJ sets, theater, street circus, poetry, exhibitions, conferences…. A place that is as warm as it is unusual, supported by a cooperative society that has chosen to create a cultural project for solidarity-based economy there. A challenge that is meets perfectly!

An essential spot all throughout the day, for a morning coffee with viennoiseries straight out of the oven and granola bowls; a dish of the day at lunchtime (we tasted a delicious revered rice with pineapple, coconut sauce and prawns). And the best is yet to come with pâtisseries that are to die for: mango and passion fruit dessert or chocolate caramel and peanut lingot… Good news, everything is also available to take away with a catering service that is becoming increasingly popular.

To be tasted in all its forms and all its flavors, with a soft spot for nonnettes with their crunchy glaze, soft cake and, finally, the fondant caramel or chocolate center. Wickedly delicious.

In summer, laze on the shore of the lake before diving into its very pure waters. The rest of the time, you can go running or breathe in the fresh air…