The best parties Franche-Comté

Every year, the ODG des Vins de Beaune organizes the Saint Vincent de Beaune event. On Saturday March 23, the event will take place at the Musée du Vin, in the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne. A day of tastings of Beaune wines by Beaune's wine houses and estates. Baptiste Guyot presides over the Saint Vincent de Beaune and the ODG of the Beaune appellation, which, with its 415 ha, deserves to be better known. A Beaune permit has been created as a 40-question quiz, to give a broad idea of what wine is, and to better understand this appellation, which is the largest in the Côte d'Or.

On that day, the Domaine du Lac de Chour water park is open until 10:30 pm. Summer is celebrated there: concerts from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, sweet and savory food, real hot-dogs, artisanal ice-cream bar, fireworks at night... Many people come for this friendly and festive moment in an exotic setting. Restaurant terrace on the waterfront, covered room. At noon, the restaurant serves grilled meats and salads, in the evening, Italian and Burgundian cuisine. The beach fills up because you can also enjoy the lake and its activities while waiting for the fireworks.

Every year, on the first Sunday in May, Pougues-les-Eaux goes green. For a day in the thermal park, visitors come to stroll, prepare their garden or stock up on local and/or artisanal products. JardiPougues is indeed the great festival of plants, gardens, local produce and crafts. On the program, farm animals for the happiness of the little ones, participation of the schools of Pougues-les-Eaux and painters of the association Palette Passion, musical animations... An intergenerational festival to visit with the family!

Since 1996, on the fourth weekend of October, the winegrowers of Auxey-Duresses organise - via the winegrowers' union of this winegrowing village located a stone's throw from Beaune - a big festival called Coup d'oeil, Coup de Coeur. The principle is simple: about twenty professionals open their doors to the public for a walk through the vineyards (this is the Coup d'oeil). A good opportunity to discover the local wines but also to appreciate some gourmet specialities and admire some craft exhibitions. It's a guaranteed "Coup de Coeur"!

This festival, celebrated before Lent, symbolizes the end of winter and the return of spring. And to each his own disguise! Associations are busy cutting, sewing, nailing, sawing and painting! Anything goes for a few hours... Parades of floats, confetti, brass bands and masked balls, as well as crêpes, apple fritters and croustillons. The date is set for April 2024, at Place Corbis in the town center. A theme is defined every year to bring even more creativity to the city!

Poligny, the capital of the county, celebrates this delicious and famous AOP cheese every year in a convivial and festive atmosphere. Discover on-line the manufacture of the old county and enjoy a tasty evening fondue.

At 6 p. m. manufacture of the old county, mini-farm, tasting workshops and manufacture of small ridings for children, wine tastings of Jura.

From 8 p. m. giant fondue and dancing evening, inscriptions at 03 84 37 24 21.

Solicited some thirty years ago by a group of fifteen people for a crayfish dinner, René and Catherine Fortin decided to cook some not for fifteen, but for the whole village! The tradition has remained: every first weekend of August, it is the crayfish festival in Anost. In their restaurant La Galvache, they offer two crayfish-based menus and American-style crayfish, in sauce, to take away. A popular meeting place for regulars, it also attracts many curious people. We come there without hesitation!

This wild flower is celebrated in Poligny every year to sensitize amateur botanists and the general public. In the programme, various sports events: hiking, mountain biking or equestrian. There is also dance, music and exhibitions for the big and the small. You will also discover the Queen of the Tulip 2018…

Saint Nicholas, patron of the submarine is welcomed by the children of the city and the brotherhood of the navigueurs navigueurs on the square of the town hall. two carriages purchased by patientent horses and during the arrival of Saint Nicholas and Father Week, candy and papillotes are distributed. It's the party all over the city.

Children dress dressed in Saint Nicholas (costumes lent by associations), adults are invited to take the templar costumes and wear torches that one lights up and left for the procession. Everyone goes to the banks of the Saône where Saint Nicholas and Father Week take place on a barge. Various stands are mounted on the quays with craft, hot wine… A beautiful animation.

Also in the same department and at the same time, the party of pressing, in Champvallon. While the harvest is in the barrels and turns into wine, wine growers and other producers of local specialities give you a tasting-sale at the beginning of each month of October.

Chitry wines have their own chitry Burgundy appellation. The land is located at the border of the wines of Auxerre and Chablis. Every year, on the weekend before 11 November, there is the wine contest of Auxerre.

55th edition of the Pyromelodic festival of Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses, whose theme changes every year. Every summer, this magical place offers a wonderful pyrotechnic show with a staging made by the master fireworks maker David Proteau, assisted by the Ruggieri team. The festivities begin at 6pm for the children with animations, followed by a concert and at 10pm, it's the long awaited burning of the site of the old locks. A fairy tale of light and music not to be missed.

Le Temps des Chevaux is an itinerant dinner show that brings together draught horse breeder Éric Coupé and stage director Denis Hubleur. Their program revisits the relationship between horses and people in Burgundy. More than a historical show, l'instant is a plunge into the daily life of our ancestors, who couldn't work the land without the draught horse. In association with chef Guillaume Royer, they invite visitors to discover dishes concocted with seasonal and local produce.

It's the kind of event you like to stumble across on the streets of Dijon. Every year, for a weekend in June, the Rhineland-Palatinate House blocks off the Rue Buffon for a giant open-air festival. For this ^26th edition, fans of German beers and delicatessen delicacies from across the Rhine will be catered for with dedicated stands. The Franco-German center also offers visitors the chance to discover German wine and pastries. A variety of musical groups and entertainment for young and old alike will ensure a good time!

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.

Every year, Dijon's museums dress up for the European Night of Museums, which celebrates its 20th anniversary. In addition to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the cloister of the Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne and the chapel of the Musée d'Art Sacré will host readings, participatory workshops, jazz concerts and flash tours. In the evening, free of charge, it's the perfect time to discover shows and cultural activities in the sublime settings of the municipal museums.

La Grange Rouge is a large cultural association whose aim is to promote all aspects of Bresse's heritage. Theater, dance, music, gastronomy, heritage and environmental workshops are offered year-round through a rich program of festivals, including the famous Trad en Fête. Another event that has earned the town a European reputation for its flea markets is the organization of four huge flea markets (July 7, August 4, September¹ and 22, 2024), bringing together hundreds of exhibitors.

A few surprises and a return to basics for this event which will take place in Gevrey-Chambertin on June 24.

Organized by theUnion des Producteurs de Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois, La Ronde Du Couchois allows you to discover the typical characteristics of the appellation "Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois" and to celebrate the recognition of the red wines as AOC in 2000. An experience to live to know this beautiful corner of Saône-et-Loire rich in heritage and views. Rendez-vous on this summer weekend in the cellars of Couches, Dracy-lès-Couches, Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches and Saint-Sernin-du-Plain. Catering on the spot and conviviality assured for all participants!

In 2024, Francheville organizes the 10th Fête du Bois in its history. On the evening of Saturday June 15, a free concert is organized. But the real party begins on Sunday 16th. On the program: wood companies discuss the management and transformation of this abundant raw material in Côte-d'Or. Craftsmen will share their know-how with you and showcase their creations. A traditional meal will be served at lunchtime, and competitions and events will enable you to learn more about wood and its uses.

For ten days at the end of February and the beginning of March, Chalon-sur-Saône vibrates to the rhythm of the "gôniots", the carnival-goers who take over the town. Two large parades on consecutive Sundays are the highlight of the^5th largest carnival in France. Decorated floats, papier-mâché heads, marching bands and majorettes from all over the world make their way through the town center, with huge confetti battles everywhere. Other highlights include Carnaband's Show, a musical extravaganza featuring 500 artists from all over Europe, and a huge funfair with over a hundred rides.