Natural Curiosities

By the K-Bestan Company. This show forms part of the Côte-d’Or Departmental Council’s ‘Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or’ season. What a mess this attic is, where Grandad – a former circus …

Alise-Sainte-Reine, a village in the Upper Côte-d'Or, is the site of the famous battle between Vercingetorix and Caesar's armies. The name of this town bears witness to two great h…

At the foot of a cirque of wooded limestone cliffs, a petrifying spring emerges from a hole in the rock: this is the source of the Bel Affreux.parking possible in front of the wash…

The Arc-sur-Tille Canoe-Kayak Club is open all year round and welcomes you every Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm at the Plaine des Tilles water sports centre (Arc-sur-Tille). We…

The Etang Fouché leisure centre in Arnay-le-Duc is open all year round: Nature discovery trail (2.5 km) around the pond (signs along the way describing the flora and fauna) Fitnes…

This hamlet offers a superb view of Chateauneuf. The semicircular wash house is very impressive. The little + : Taking the road down from Bécoup to Veuvey-sur-Ouche, you have an o…

Montagne de Bard is the highest point in the Arnay-Liernais region. It boasts a 360° panoramic view, a belvedere with orientation tables and, on a clear day, it is sometimes possib…

The Falaises de Baulme-la-Roche site covers almost 64 hectares. It is co-managed by the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux BFC and the commune of Baulme-la-Roche. The site has a …

24 hours of fun and sport for the Telethon! From 3 pm on Friday to 3 pm on Saturday, a bike and a treadmill will be running non-stop under the CSB’s big top. Take a 15-minute turn …

Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Bèze (listed I.S.M.H.) Founded in 630, the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Pierre de Bèze is one of the oldest in Burgundy: it was the fourth of th…

Situated beneath the village of Bèze, which is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, the Bèze Caves are one of the most remarkable natural sites in the Côte-d’Or.…

The lime tree at La Maladière is an impressive sight. It reaches a height of 33 metres and a circumference of 3.66 metres. More than 200 years old, it is a popular meeting place fo…

Stretching over 71 hectares and feeding the Burgundy canal, it is the pride of the commune of Chazilly. It is the highest reservoir on the Burgundy canal.

A unique site in Burgundy, combining a splendid waterfall (except during dry periods) with a resurgence gushing out of a cave in the cliff, close to the most famous vineyards in th…

Wine-producing village along the route des Grands Crus. Beautiful Renaissance cross near the church. Orientation table at the entrance to the plateau. Communal forest. Alley of lim…

The heights of Crugey offer a breathtaking view in the direction of Colombier, with a landscape reading/orientation table.

By the Opopop Company. This show is part of the Côte-d’Or Departmental Council’s ‘Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or’ season. Would you like to discover the secrets of the art of juggling? A…

There’s no need to rush off to the big theatres to treat your eyes and ears: with Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or, the show comes to you! From September 2026 to June 2027, artists and th…

Au Maquis is a friendly cultural venue on the outskirts of Dijon town centre. Every year, from May to August, the Dijon-based association Zutique (Tribu Festival) brings this forme…

Thirty hectares of green space surrounding the artificial lake created by the Canon Kir where one can give themselves over to the sporting or relaxing activities (sailing, canoeing…

Opened in May 2010, the Dijon Métropole Olympic Pool was designed to meet the expectations of the general public in terms of sport, leisure and well-being, while emphasising renewa…

Nestled behind the Notre-Dame church in the heart of the historic centre, Anne-Claire and her team welcome you all year round for a gourmet break. You will find 100% homemade ice c…

Weekend – Saint-Vincent Tournante Discover Burgundy’s wine-growing traditions over a festive weekend! Traditionally held on the last weekend of January, the 83rd edition of the Sa…

The Saint-Bénigne Fountain bears the name of a saint who is well known in the region. Originally from Izmir in Turkey, he is said to have evangelised the towns of Autun and Langres…

In the heart of the Forêts National Park, the Cirque de la Coquille is one of the most remarkable natural sites in the Châtillonnais region. A veritable limestone amphitheatre shap…

The Domaine du Lac de Chour welcomes you to a total area of 58 hectares, including 38 hectares of water of recognised excellent quality for swimming. Ideally located 45 minutes fro…

The Fountain under the Rock, or Fountain of the Fairies, has been sheltered by a small building since 1868. This fountain used to supply a tannery and two mills. Its name "Fairies"…

The Combe Lavaux - Jean Roland Nature Reserve, located on the territory of the communes of Gevrey-Chambertin and Brochon, was declared a National Nature Reserve in 2004 In the hear…

By the Opopop Company. Presented by the Ouche et Montagne Community of Communes This show forms part of the Côte-d’Or Departmental Council’s ‘Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or’ season. Woul…

In the heart of an unspoilt natural environment, the "eyes of the Weeping Rock" offer a spectacle as discreet as it is full of meaning. Two natural cavities, similar to eyes, allo…

Rue Gambetta is a popular country walk for tourists and locals alike. It runs alongside the Courtines reach, linking the town centre to the Parc des Capucins. The bief des Courtine…

By the K-Bestan Theatre Company. Presented by the Arnay-Liernais Community Centre. This performance is part of the Côte-d’Or Departmental Council’s ‘Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or’ seaso…

It is not possible to visit the cave. From 20 February to 30 March 1944, around twenty Resistance fighters from the Auxois region lived in this cave, which has three rooms. They us…

To get there, leave your car near the cemetery, then take the Chemin de Presles for 1500 m. There, at the bottom of a narrow, wooded valley, stretches a long, green meadow, always …

Just a stone's throw from the station is the Lac de Marcilly-sur-Tille, where you can sometimes see fishermen, swans, ducks and water lilies. There is a picnic table on the highest…

The Mont de Marcilly lies at the crossroads of two climatic influences (submontane and Mediterranean), which explains the richness of the flora in the area: 4 protected species, nu…

This unusual tree stands alongside the railway line. This species, which is not very common in France, is part of the mulberry family and was imported from the United States in the…

This triple point lies between the catchment areas of the Rhône (via the Saône) towards the Mediterranean, the Seine towards the English Channel, and the Loire towards the Atlantic…

The AFM Telethon in Côte d’Or has chosen Meursault to be the Telethon village for 2026, to mark the 40th edition of the event, which will take place on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 Dece…

The commune of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze, chief town of the canton, with more than 2000 inhabitants, is situated on an important road about 20 km from Dijon. It is part of the natural regi…

Take the D6 at Moloy, then the Combe de Bellefontaine forest road, and you'll discover one of France's largest populations of the lowland Sabot de Vénus in the Moloy state forest. …

The village of Moloy has many water sources. In fact, many fountains like this one can be seen in the streets. It was the explorations of Abbé Jean-Baptiste Paramelle around 1848 t…

A quirky talk on juggling Duration: 50 mins Suitable for all ages from 6 years old Premiered in 2025 A zany and offbeat talk on juggling and its history, on feats and failures, an…

Beaune Côté Plage is a 3,000 m² swimming pool with natural filtration, 4 pools, a slide and diving boards! In an exceptional natural setting, enjoy a moment of relaxation, leisur…

On the road to Couches, right next to Les Chaumes du Mont campsite. Beach facilities, two pontoons and a small diving board. Snack bar/bar, picnic area. Small gravel beach with a…

The Bué spring or source of the imbeciles springs from a small aedicula located in a grove. The Templars ran a hospital in this place. The people of Pichange are sometimes called "…

In the commune of Poncey-sur-l'Ignon, a wild site where you can discover a pure water spring cascading over the rocks. Natura 2000' site called 'Forêt de ravin à la source tufeuse …

Beach with free access. Supervised swimming in July and August. Bar-guinguette. Shaded area, pétanque, volleyball, table tennis. Guiguette (fast-food bar) on site in July and Augus…

It is accessible free of charge. Swimming is supervised in summer by a lifeguard. Pontailler-sur-Saône lies on the "Petite Saône": a 159 km-long stretch of the Saône. Until the en…

Pouilly-en-Auxois Autumn Fair, From 6 to 11 November 2026, the Autumn Fair has six days of fun, entertainment, shows, new discoveries and a friendly atmosphere in store for you!

The Brosses marsh offers you a 250 m circuit in the middle of nature, half of which is a low footbridge on stilts (guaranteed success for children). You will thus have a general vi…

The water is held back by a 200 m long dyke over which passes the Chazilly reservoir channel located about one kilometre to the south. It is fed by several streams, one of which co…

By the Opopop Company. This show is part of the Côte-d’Or Departmental Council’s ‘Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or’ season. Would you like to discover the secrets of the art of juggling? A…

The cliffs, a meeting place for climbers. Climbing and hiking site.

The Lake of Chamboux is an artificial lake created in 1984. It is one of the 6 large lakes in the Morvan Park and supplies drinking water to many communes in the canton. An 8 km wa…

Following in the footsteps of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon, who visited the Chaumour state forest, you can discover the Sainte-Barbe pond and the flora that accompanies i…

The Mont Tasselot allows to appreciate a view on the valley of the Ozerain and to enjoy a panoramic view of the wind farm of the Saint Seine area.

By the Opopop Company. This show is part of the Côte-d’Or Departmental Council’s ‘Arts et Scènes Côte-d’Or’ season. Would you like to discover the secrets of the art of juggling? A…