Traditional festivals folklore and fairs Franche-Comté

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.

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.

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.

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.