Agence les Conteurs - Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon
Since 2022, the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin has been raising the profile of Burgundy’s culinary arts with panache. The initiative? The inscription of the French Gastronomic Meal on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List (2010), followed by the Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne (2015). Two events that led to the creation of the Dijon venue, which is now a leading centre for Burgundian cuisine. Supporting figures:
Eat well, drink well. These are the foundations of French cuisine. And Burgundy is no exception to the rule! Spread over 1750 square metres, the À la table des Français (At the French table) trail takes you on an in-depth exploration of culinary habits through 4 permanent interactive exhibitions. From the art of the table to festive meals, chefs’ secrets and culinary sensations, get ready for a truly unique experience.
Agence Les Conteurs - Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon
The temporary comic strip exhibition. Perfect for (re)discovering the dishes of their favourite heroes, from Obélix’s wild boar to Naruto’s ramen.
Agence les Conteurs - Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon
Agence Les Conteurs
Agence Les Conteurs - Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon
Who came first, the grape or the mustard seed? This immersive exhibition elegantly combinesgastronomy and viticulture in Burgundy. Start by immersing yourself in the world of the Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne and discover the etymology of the names of these plots of land and their wines. Then move on to the culinary arts, with a stroll through the region’s culinary specialities. Snails, crème de cassis, gingerbread and Dijon mustard take pride of place in a display that’s as entertaining as it is delicious. It’s sure to make your mouth water!
Did you know? The exhibition takes you to a special place in Dijon’s former general hospital: the Grande Chapelle. In 1842, it was used as a place of worship for patients. An unexpected conversion, to say the least!
An interpretation centre, 2,000 years of history to tell. That’s the promise of 1204, an exhibition space where different perspectives on the city of Dijon are ingeniously combined. Immerse yourself in the way of life of the people of Dijon in the Middle Ages, learn all about Burgundian architecture, retrace 800 years of hospital history, or virtually climb to the top of the Philippe le Bon tower… There are 1204 reasons to succumb to a visit where Burgundian heritage is king.
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The Storytellers - Cité de la Gastronomie
If you’re nearing the end of your visit, it’s because you’re not far from getting hungry! To remedy this, the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin invites you to the Village Gastronomique. A food court, yes, but above all an experience!
Here, you can fill your basket with Dijon mustard,parsley ham and crème de cassis, and take the time to savour a beef bourguignon simmered in the Chambertin. Add to that a freshly baked baguette and a Burgundian cheese, and you’ve got a moment of sharing just the way we like it in Burgundy.
What you’re about to taste: For lovers of good food and Burgundian cuisine! Your taste buds will love Meurette & Persillé, a restaurant with authentic cuisine, passionately led by chef Florent Colombo, whose reputation in Dijon is well established.
So far, you rate your visit 19/20? Wait until you’ve explored the Cave de la Cité before moving on to wine upon wine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a budding oenophile, the enthusiastic cellarmen promise you a seamless plunge into the fascinating world of Burgundy wine. The first step is to enjoy a tailor-made wine tasting at the bar. Then there’s a visit to the cellar, with its 3,000 wines and spirits available for purchase. Who’d have thought!
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Burgundy has talent! That’s why the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin is home to top-notch training courses for the chefs and oenologists of tomorrow. Starting with the Dijon campus of FERRANDI Paris, which offers seminars and programmes in the culinary arts. And for those who are always a glass ahead, the Burgundy wine school offers a tasting session and a fun workshop!
