Dijon

With the family

Dijon with the family

Visiting Dijon with your family means exploring a city steeped in history, as evidenced by the medieval heritage left behind by the Dukes of Burgundy. From treasure hunts in the historic centre to relaxing in the public gardens, discover Dijon with your family!

Fun-filled tours suitable for families

The tourist information centre offers families guided tours tailored to young visitors. This means children can discover the local heritage whilst having fun!

The Owl’s Journey

A must-do, our walking tour is great fun for children as they search for the owl throughout the town whilst their parents read the historical section of the little booklet.

The Philippe Le Bon Tower

The Philippe le Bon Tower is the ultimate intergenerational activity: it offers a superb panoramic view of the city, captures the imagination of budding knights, whilst also satisfying adults in search of historical information. The added bonus: after climbing 316 steps, who’s going to sleep well tonight?

The gourmet walk

Follow the guide through the city and pop into the shops to sample some of Dijon’s specialities. The tangy flavour of the mustard and the sweetness of the gingerbread will delight your little ones. Alternatively, try the Blackcurrant Trail, dedicated to the famous fragrant black berry.

The Mustard Workshop

A real Dijon classic – you won’t leave without your jar of mustard! What could be better than letting your children make their own? You’ll see – just like you, they’ll love becoming apprentice mustard-makers!

The Natural History Museum

Combine this with a visit to the planetarium and a stroll through the paths of the Jardin de l’Arquebuse.

Relaxing in Dijon with the children

Dijon remains a family-friendly city with plenty of recreational areas where you can relax and have fun with the children.

The carousel in Place François Rude

What could be better than a spin on the merry-go-round to entertain the little ones? Head to one of the most picturesque squares in the town centre, surrounded by half-timbered houses. In the centre of Place François Rude stands a pretty fountain topped by a statue of the grape-harvester known as ‘Le Bareuzai’. Children will love the old-fashioned carousel, featuring horses, an elephant, an aeroplane and a locomotive.

Dijon’s public gardens

The town boasts two magnificentgardens that are easily accessiblefrom the historic centre. Darcy Square, with its ponds, fountains and terraces with balustrades, is the perfect spot for a picnic and for letting the children have fun on the play areas in the public garden. The Arquebuse Botanical Garden, covering five hectares, is home to an arboretum, a rose garden, an orangery, the Natural History Museum and a planetarium.

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Rosalies, Parc de la Colombière
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The Rosalies Colombière Park

You can also visit Parc de la Colombière, a lush, tree-lined park covering 33 hectares, which features a playground, animal enclosures and, of course, the famousRosalies, which are sure to delight your children!

The fountains in Place de la Libération

Place de la Libération is the central square in the historic heart of Dijon. Shaped like a semi-circle, it opens out onto the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. Redesigned in 2006 by the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the square—now pedestrianised—is brought to life by water fountains which, in summer, are a delight for children.

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