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City break in Dijon. Active leisure ideas for Dijon - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Palais Dijon offers its guests to participate in a fascinating tour and visit various entertainment facilities. As a rule, travellers enjoy tours to local wineries during which they can not only learn the secrets of Burgundy wine, but also buy the wine they liked the most. There is usually a luxurious wine cellar near each winery. Such places will be very interesting to visit not only for experienced collectors but also by tourists who plan to buy wine as a gift.
This town is located on the bank of the Ouche River. Dijon is a famous cultural region that is often called the center of a magnificent architecture and art. To prove these words we can … Open
In addition to walks in picturesque surroundings and exciting excursions the city offers various options for people who simply cannot leave without nightlife entertainment. Le Cercle Jamaique night club is definitely worth your attention. The club has a very beneficial location just a few steps from the city center. Every evening the club offers original entertainment programs to its guests. Fans of music will surely appreciate rich choice of musical compositions played in the club, and gourmet visitors will be in love with signature snacks and cocktails at the club’s bar. Fans of dancing will also not be disappointed with Le Cercle Jamaique as the club is equipped with a large dance floor where visitors can have fun until dawn.
Tourists who want to relax in tranquil and secluded atmosphere are recommended to visit Le Beverly Pub. It also serves guests until late at night and offers a rich choice of various delicacies. Le Beverly will become a perfect place of rest for a large company. Several times a week the pub hosts interesting parties and offers a special menu for its guests. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Dijon is a city with excellent gastronomic reputation. It will please fans of gourmet cuisine with fine dining restaurants that throw light upon peculiarities of the national cuisine. Such … Open
Dijon is home to a large number of luxury boutiques and shopping pavilions. Tourists will find no difficulty finding beautiful shopping malls and hundreds of souvenir shops. Travelers will be interested in visiting L'Instant Chocolat shop that offers customers a huge selection of delicious pastries. Local confectioners make figures and compositions of most incredible forms from chocolate. A box of branded candies will be a great gift for your friends and beloved ones.
Dijon The Market is a great place to find a wide range of interesting products. This is the best place to buy fresh products, interesting souvenirs, handmade crafts, and decorations for home. Do not forget to buy the famous Dijon mustard and La Boutique Maille is the best place for this purpose. Here visitors will find a huge number of various sorts of mustard, which is mixed with numerous spices and herbs. Prior to buying mustard, everyone can taste various sorts of it because the choice of sorts is so diverse that you will surely find many unexpected combinations.
The capital of Burgundy impresses right from the first moment one sees it. The skyline of Dijon is the first thing that draws the attention of tourists, and it becomes clear why the city is … Open
The capital of Burgundy has much to offer to all fans of active recreation. Travelers visiting Dijon in order to enjoy sightseeing and exploration of interesting landmarks will also not be disappointed. It is important to mention that the bicycle is the most convenient way to move from one landmark to another. Travelers can always rent a bicycle in Velovitamine. Porte Guillaume is literally the “gate to the city” that reveals soul and heart of Dijon. Needless to say, it is a truly must-visit landmark.
All fans of water sports and people who simply want to swim are recommended to visit Piscine Olympique Grand Dijon. This sports center has swimming pools for any taste – the choice of pools is nothing but spectacular. Children will be simply happy to visit Aqua-City, but adults will be no less amazed – satisfaction guaranteed for the whole family. In order to watch an interesting sports competition, don’t forget to check the schedule of Le Zénith de Dijon arena that regularly hosts different games and concerts. Cinéma Olympia is considered the best cinema in the city, so, if you want to watch a new film, pay your attention to this cinema.
Dijon is often called a city of art. This is a cultural and historical center of Burgundy, which will surprise its visitors with a rich choice of remarkable places. The city is home to a … Open
By the way, Dijon has some connection to the movie-making world as several famous films were shot in it. For example, Maison Millière, a beautiful mansion that is also an architectural landmark, can be seen in many films about the Middle Ages. Such as Cyrano de Bergerac, in which Gérard Depardieu played the protagonist. Nowadays, it is an upscale restaurant that offers fine cuisine, but the design of the mansion is still fabulous and mesmerizing. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs in the mansion’s shop. Combe Laveau is a national reserve that was also used for filmmaking purposes. La grande vadrouille, a popular Louis De Funès movie, was filmed there. To the north of Dijon, there is Flavigny-sur-Ozerain. If you happen to visit this commune, the place might look strangely familiar. Chocolate, the famous film starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche, was shot in this tranquil settlement.
Golf is one more popular entertainment that is incredibly popular with local people. It is safe to say that Golf Jacques Laffite is the best and most popular golf course in the city. Visitors of this club can not only admire their favorite game and gorgeous green fields but also eat in a wonderful restaurant where they will find a range of delicacies and local specialties. Golf Blue Green Quetigny Grand Dijon is one more excellent choice for all fans of golf. All fans of simplicity will find this golf course absolutely amazing. Tourists, who have always wanted to try zip-line, will not be disappointed. Parc de Loisirs Curley is exactly what they need. Ecodrome is one more interesting destination for trying zip-line. It offers charming views of the surroundings, so this is an adventure that will definitely not be forgotten.
1. It’s very simple to go to Paris, Lyon and Geneva from Dijon. A ride to the French capital will take approximately three hours by bus in case there are no traffic jams on the … Open
Route des Grands Crus is a true gift for everyone who decides to visit the home city of the Dukes of Burgundy. Also known as Wine Route, this is an incredibly popular route along vineyards that stretches from Dijon to Beaune. Wine Route consists of two parts, namely, Hautes Cotes de Nuits and Hautes Cotes de Beaune. All fans of wine will be super excited to explore this area and get acquainted with winemaking traditions in Burgundy. Besides that, it is a fantastic destination for a picnic. Just like Lac Kir – an incredibly charming place where tourists can forget about big city stress and enjoy some food. Relaxing atmosphere, green fields, and a feeling of serenity – it is a truly ideal place to relax and refresh after different activities.
Porte Guillaume, Place Darcy Dijon Arcanium Escape Game and 221B Baker Street are two more places where visitors can have fun and forget about routine, indulging themselves in the atmosphere of escape quests. Visitors will need to solve a number of puzzles and riddles in order to find the way out. Jungle Kid center is an excellent choice for children. Games Factory is a universal entertainment center. It has bowling, carting, and laser tag. The latter can also be found at Laser Game Evolution. It would be a mistake not to mention Jardin Darcy, an incredibly beautiful place in Dijon, a true treasure hidden in its heart. Travelers, who want to relax from the city stress and feel united with nature, will hardly find a better place to find peace of mind and soul.
The home city of Alexandre Gustave Eiffel is equally appealing to tourists in the daytime and at night. Despite the fact that wine is the most popular drink in the region, there are dining establishments for fans of beer. These are, for example, Les Berthom and Flannery's Irish Pub. Barberousse will impress visitors with its unusual atmosphere. Guests of this venue will feel like pirates who came to a tavern to replenish their rum stock. All fans of cocktails will be pleased with their visit to Byron Bay. Le Beverly Pub is a wonderful choice for everyone who likes billiards while drinking a mug or two of beer. Finally, tourists in search of loud parties and fun are definitely recommended to visit The Barbarian's Pub.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Dijon and surroundings

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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Dijon
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Morvan' , 69.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Forêt d’Orient' , 117.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 127.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Dijon
♥   Amusement park 'Parc Récréatif de la Toison d’or' Dijon, 5.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Florida Parc' Brochon, 8.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Parc Touristique des Combes' Le Creusot, 72.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Nigloland' Dolancourt, 109.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Touro Parc' Romanèche-Thorins, 127.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Dijon
♥   Restaurant 'So' Dijon. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'DZ’envies' Dijon. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Loiseau des Ducs' Dijon. Type - Modern cuisine|Burgundian. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Pré aux Clercs' Dijon. Type - Classic cuisine. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'L’Impressionniste' Dijon. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Dijon

Guide to your best city break in Dijon - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Dijon - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Dijon?' disappears immediately.
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