Dijon and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region have introduced a number of schemes to make it easier for young people to access culture, sport and leisure activities, regardless of their educational background.
Rue de la Liberté – Young People – Students
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Dijon for young people
Attractive schemes for young people
The Culture Pass (15–18 years old)
Aimed at young people aged between 15 and 18, the Culture Pass provides a credit of up to €150, which can be used via a dedicated app. This scheme helps to fund a variety of cultural activities: concerts, museums, the cinema, books, music lessons, etc.
The Youth Benefits Card (under 30)
Young people under the age of 30 can benefit from the e-carte Avantages Jeunes, which gives access to over 3,200 special offers from 2,200 partner organisations in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This scheme offers discounts on nights out, sporting activities, cultural events and certain everyday services.
The Student Culture Card
As soon as you enrol at a higher education institution in Dijon Métropole, you can apply for the Student Culture Card. This card gives you access to discounted rates for shows, tours and cultural events organised by around thirty local partners, including the Tourist Office.
A diverse educational landscape
Dijon is home to a wide variety of higher education institutions, offering a wealth of study opportunities for all backgrounds and career aspirations.
- The University of Burgundy Europe is the main academic hub, with a large, leafy campus and a particularly vibrant student society scene.
The city is also home to:
- business and management schools, such as the Burgundy School of Business,
- renowned engineering schools, such as ENSAM Arts et Métiers and AgroSup Dijon,
- as well as numerous vocational sixth-form colleges, training institutes and apprenticeship centres, such as the IFSI for nurses or the CFA for apprenticeships, for example.
Inaugural weekend at the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon
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A rich and accessible range of cultural activities
Dijon boasts a remarkable cultural heritage and a programme of events that is accessible to young people thanks to reduced-price tickets, dedicated schemes and free admission to the permanent collections of its municipal museums. Concerts, shows, films, exhibitions and festivals offer a wide variety of things to do throughout the year.
LALALIB – Back-to-school concert
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Golden Coast emblem
LALALIB – Back-to-school concert
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Shops and Services Culture Workshops Art Galleries Veronique Barrillot
- Zénith formajor concerts and international artists
- Dijon Auditorium and Opera House for classical music, opera and performances
- Théâtre Dijon Bourgogne for theatre and stage productions
- La Vapeur for concerts, evening events and festive occasions
- Atheneum for performances, exhibitions and cultural events on campus
- Cinéville and Pathé Dijon for film screenings
- Dijon Museums for exhibitions, heritage and free permanent collections
- Golden Coast Festival and Lalalib forfestivals and concerts at the start of the new season
Young people and sport in Dijon
Dijon offers a wide range of sporting activities, with professional clubs, high-quality municipal facilities and a host of activities for students.
The city is home to:
- DFCO (football) at the Gaston-Gérard Stadium,
- the Ducs de Dijon ( ice hockey) at the Trimolet Ice Rink
- JDA Dijon (basketball) in the Betclic Élite
- and others…
Municipal facilities include swimming pools, a 1,500 m² indoor skatepark, tennis courts, climbing walls and the water sports centre at Lake Kir, a 37-hectare lake ideal for water sports and outdoor activities.
DFCO
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For students, the SUAPS offers more than 60 free sporting activities, complemented bythe ASUB for university competitions and the Dijon Université Club. Student sporting life is also punctuated by events such as Color Campus, which attracts over 3,000 participants at the start of each academic year, and the Dijonctés, a running club that organises weekly runs through the streets of Dijon.
A wide and varied range of sporting activities, ideal for young people wishing to take up a sport, support a local club or take part in student events.
Places to work and relax
Dijon offers a wide range of spaces tailored to the needs of students and young people, from quiet places to study and free cultural facilities to friendly venues where you can relax.
The University of Burgundy has several university libraries spread across the campus and in the city centre, offering study rooms, computers and extended opening hours. There are also numerous public libraries throughout Dijon.
There are also plenty of bars and cafés in the city centre where you can have fun and enjoy yourself with friends. A rich and varied nightlife allows students to meet up after lectures, discover different atmospheres and enjoy Dijon’s friendly atmosphere.
Theatre Square
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A city on a human scale
Dijon offers a balanced and pleasant lifestyle; it is easy to get around on foot or by bike, with an exceptional heritage and a rich cultural scene throughout the year.
The city boasts a remarkable architectural heritage, including the Palace of the Dukes and the area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst numerous festivals, shows and cultural events punctuate life in Dijon.
They talk about it
The campus is really lovely; it’s a great place to be and there are loads of student societies where you can meet people and get involved. It’s also easy to do sport, which helps you unwind after lectures. And outside university, Dijon has a great student life: the bars, the parties and the lively city centre really make the city a great place to be day in, day out.
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