Events calendar Franche-Comté

The Blue Lane is a cycling and pedestrian path along the Saône, between Mâcon and Tournus. It integrates into the Eurovélo 6 route, which crosses West France and is then joined to join the Black Sea. For the moment, you can be satisfied with the 6 kilometers between Mâcon de Sancé and the old Halfway Road. Once you arrive in Sancé, you can choose to go quietly on Mâcon, or continue over twenty kilometers from Tournus.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Since 1938, at the initiative of the Confrérie des Chevaliers de Tastevin, a village of Burgundy vineyards has been receiving, every year, the rotating festival of Saint Vincent and hosting the gathering of all the brotherhoods or fraternal societies of the region. On January 26 and 27, 2019, Vézelay will organize the rotating Saint Vincent. The 80 statues of the societies of Saint Vincent will cross the climates and the streets during the parades. Small reminder: On January 22, the day of Saint Vincent generally corresponds to a period of transition between the state of hibernation of the vine and the return of the vegetation. In the past, they said: «At Saint Vincent, winter is going or resumes». Is this why the winemakers made Vincent their patron saint? Is it because in Vincent there is "vin"? It is a mystery…

At this celebration, the village of Vézelay located in Yonne honours its recognition in AOC 'Vézelay Village' which replaces the name Burgundy. The red and white wines of Vézelien will be tasted in a dozen cellars.

Organised by the Office du Chablis in partnership with the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) every year at the end of October, for a weekend since 1949, the Fête des vins de Chablis (Chablis Wine Festival) is an opportunity to discover and taste the four levels of the Chablis appellation (Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru) and to meet over 50 Chablis wine growers. The village comes alive thanks to the many activities around wine. A very festive weekend to be enjoyed in moderation!

Another tradition of the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges, less known than wine but no less famous: pottery. She is in honour every year, in May, through a huge market where artisans expose their achievements. The market welcomes thirty-five potters from various regions of France, but also from Europe to present and sell their products. it is an opportunity to discover their work techniques and their life as a craftsman.

As every year, the winegrowers of the AOC Maranges organize their festival. 23 winegrowers will be there. Animations, hikes to discover the Cabotes, tastings and catering to discover the wines of the winegrowers of Cheilly-les-Maranges, Dezize-les-Maranges and Sampigny-les-Maranges, which are listed in the Côte de Beaune and therefore belong to the territory of the Climats de Bourgogne, which are listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO!

A new year for the young Cité de la Gastronomie et du Vin as it turns its attention to the people of Dijon! 2 years is celebrated on May 5 with a Giant Cluedo in the heart of the city. From May 8 to 12, it's Korea Week, with events and workshops on the Land of Morning Calm. On July 17, she'll be taking part in the passing of the Olympic Flame! In September, Show les Papilles returns for its third consecutive year, once again highlighting the finest local and regional gastronomic products. From October 14 to 20, it's Taste Week. On the program: workshops, masterclasses and demonstrations. It's sure to be a lively time at the Cité!

The energy and ecological transition is in the spotlight in September in Dijon and Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This festival supports the actions of citizens and structures committed to the preservation of the environment and climate. The region provides financial assistance to the selected projects.

During each school vacation period, the castle of Sully is transformed into a fairy tale world and amazes children with its show trips. The actor Thomas Volatier is reincarnated as a colorful character and gives life to the different rooms of the castle during an imaginary story: "Sully Carnavalesque", "Sully en Sucre", "Sully joue sa comédie" or "Frissons À Sully" will punctuate the year 2023. Adults are not left out since in summer and for Halloween, shows are dedicated to them! Let's go for it as a family.

This beautiful castle has been in the same family since its construction, its history is transmitted from 1/07 to 31/08. Visits that take you from the ^18th to the ^19th century: the grand staircase and its ceiling open to the sky in trompe-l'oeil, the gallery of paintings, the Tsar's room, the chapel, the yellow room, the library, the billiard room, the dining room. The large salon with its colored stucco is the most beautiful room known in Burgundy, according to Courtépée. Groups all year long.

For 39 years, this festival has been promoting daring international cinema! Hundreds of filmmakers from all horizons compete for this prize, which is gradually gaining momentum and recognition in the film world! An initiative that deserves to be applauded. EntreVues offers retrospective programming that allows audiences of all ages to explore the vast expanses of cinephilia.

At the beginning of July, for ten days, the Zaccros D'Ma Rue animate the streets of Nevers every year. At the heart of this beautiful festival, all the arts are represented: street shows, theatrical animations, in total more than 200 free performances (and for all audiences) are organized in more than twenty places in the city and in a dozen municipalities of the Nivernaise agglomeration. A warm and unmissable event. To the great joy of the 80,000 spectators who attend!

Strongly marked by the Middle Ages of which it preserves many traces, Semur-en-Auxois organizes a great period festival in the heart of its medieval city. On this occasion, the town returns to the yesteryear life by offering visitors a medieval craft market, taverns, theatre, music, acrobats, archers and many other activities. At the same time, you can also attend the festivities of the Course de la Bague, a horse race with a medieval background, whose winners, since 1652, are awarded a gold ring, a scarf and gloves!

For 26 years now, Avallon and the Avallonnais region have been offering Festivallon, one of France's longest-running festivals, running from July to September (or October, depending on the year). Concerts are offered in restaurants and on bar terraces in Avallon, as well as in Joux-la-Ville, Montréal and Vézelay. And even in unusual locations such as the Champ-Retard cave and the Hameau des Pierreux in Coutarnoux. This year's program includes rock, folk, pop and lots of surprises...

It is not a city, but a whole region that has embarked on the organization of this festival which was born in Auxerre in 2001. 22 years later, Dijon, Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Chalon-sur-Saône, Nevers, Sens, Tournus and the Bresse region of Burgundy have joined the prefecture of Yonne in this beautiful adventure. The concept? From July¹ to August 31, the terraces of cafés and restaurants come alive and give a chance to artists through free concerts. To know the program, see the site of the festival: garcon-la-note.com

Unique event that becomes indispensable for comic fans BD, TV series, science fiction and Super Heroes! It's the salon "film, BD, COLLECTOR TV". An event difficult to classify, but where take off on another planet is assured! And we come a long way to take part in this crazy weekend. Collector Collector has already received the Star Wars clones army, the French voice of the Simpsons, Dirk Benedict ("Smart" of the Agency All Risks) or the famous Dolorean car from Doc to the Future. Every year the last weekend of February. Information on www.migennes-collector.com

Tournaments of the women's tennis elite taking place in the Auxerre stadium. Double and double over several days to try to win the G.D.F Suez Trophy. It would appear that a few years ago, French Marion Bartoli, who was found in ½ final in Rolland in 2011, participated in this Auxerre tournament. Free Entrance.

An established tradition in Pouilley-Français for over three decades, the Salon des Saveurs d'Automne is a must-attend event that showcases the region's terroir. With nearly 200 exhibitors, including 40 organic producers and 35 craftspeople, it offers an exceptional showcase for local producers. Maintained by dedicated and dynamic organizers, supported by a hundred or so passionate volunteers and loyal partners, the fair is a veritable feast of flavors, with tastings of pressed apples, pumpkin soups and all-regional meals.

La Franche-Comté welcomes the Tour de France for three days: July 7 a step in Haute-Saone on July 8, departure from Belfort Territory, and on July 9 one against the watch between Arc-et-Senans and Besançon. A beautiful feast in perspective, to vibrate for a day with the runners. The caravan should also bring a lot of surprises. Don't miss it!

Over the years, this festival has become a true national reference. It calls on artists from the 4 corners of the world to blow a wind of blues on the city of Charente. Like every time, this new edition will see a succession of concerts that will animate the terraces, the streets of the City of the Word, the Benedictine Garden, the Monks' Cellar, the village hall or the neighboring villages. Improvised, sung, played, the blues and its variants deliver to La Charité their authentic, warm and spontaneous colors.

Every summer, from the Fête de la Musique until the end of August, the Esplanade Lamartine becomes the place to be for two months. Several thousands of spectators gather to applaud numerous regional, national and international artists. Free concerts for all audiences. But L'Été Frappé is also open-air movies, and different events for jazz and classical music lovers. Program on the website of the city hall.

La Karrière is a spectacular place where nature and art meet. Center of artistic creation par excellence, managed by an association, it animates the territory of the Hautes Côtes de Nuit and makes music, graphic art and wine meet. Located on the site of an old stone quarry in Comblanchien, the theater and its monumental frescoes made on the face of size of over 12 meters impress. The cultural program is announced on the website and can be visited even outside of events.

Throughout the summer, Dijon takes on a vacation atmosphere with its ephemeral sandy seaside resort. Every year, Dijon Plage is a celebration of all kinds of sports such as beach volleyball, rowing, canoeing, paddle, tennis... But also animations like the fireworks show on July 14th or D'Jazz à la plage. Real moments of conviviality to share with family or friends. To take advantage of it, go from mid-June on the edge of the lake Kir. More information on the website of the city of Dijon.