The best hobbies and leisure activities Franche-Comté

Meltdown is a very original franchise bar that may seem strange to the less connected, since it is dedicated to e-sport: online competition on different media and different games. Of course, there are ultra-powerful computers, game consoles, high-end seats, last generation headphones... The top of the top for any good gamer. The Meltdown is also a bar that knows how to supply its players with fluorescent cocktails, beers and fruit juice! Competitions are regularly organized. It's your turn to play!

Despite being based in Pontarlier, the astronomy club organizes its observation sessions some ten kilometers from the town, in the southern sector of Hauterive-la-Fresse. This location offers excellent sky quality, characterized by almost insignificant light pollution. Wednesday evenings begin with a tour of the observatory, complete with technical explanations of the sky and telescopes, before focusing on celestial observations.

If the words exoplanet, galaxy or meteorite make you dream, the activities of the Société Astronomique de Bourgogne are for you! Since 1975 this association has been offering a rich program around astronomy. Conferences are held throughout the year, on the second Tuesday of each month, presented by renowned researchers and academics. Generally these are held in the Nave, 1 place du Théâtre, and are free of charge. To perfect your knowledge of the sky, observations are also offered one Saturday a month at the Observatoire des Hautes-Plates (Combe Serpent Park). Finally, if you wish to improve your knowledge of astronomy or start observing, internships are also organized for adults or children aged 9 to 13.

Take a seat in the large room of the Dijon planetarium and admire the show. Comfortably installed and in total immersion thanks to a 360° projection, you will discover an impressive show about the Universe, the solar system and the birth of the Earth. The projected films are eclectic and for all audiences. You can also walk in the botanical garden and go to the Museum of Natural History where the entrance is free.

The Château de la Dame Blanche is a 4-star tourist hotel located in Geneuille, about 4.5 km from the Besançon-Franche-Comté train station. Housed in a 19th-century manor house, the hotel offers traditional rooms decorated in different styles, some with four-poster beds or sitting areas. Superior rooms are more modern and feature a terrace, while suites offer a separate living room and/or additional bedroom. The establishment also offers chic, rustic tree houses and independent, spherical, futuristic suites with whirlpool baths. The château's upscale restaurant features a terrace and serves gourmet cuisine. A spa and 3 hectares of gardens are also available to guests. The château organizes cooking classes, horse-drawn carriage rides and wine-tasting sessions at extra cost.

Here's a place that kids love, and parents too! This indoor playground of more than 750 m² welcomes children from 0 to 12 years old for hours of cascading games! Fully secured, the space offers a vast area for your toddlers to let off steam. There is a basketball court, a sledding hill, a mini kart, ball pools, a slide, as well as an area for the little ones, all in an ultra colorful atmosphere. A relaxation area is available for parents, and a snack corner will satisfy small hungers.

At Le Fouet Enchanté, you'll discover a hostess who's literally passionate about pastry. To the point of sharing her passion through two-hour classes for young and old alike. Here, everything is provided for you (including your apron!). Best of all, you'll leave with the dessert you've concocted - and the recipe, of course! Family classes are also available. And an e-commerce site completes the offer. With everything you need to prepare homemade desserts. But this time from home. We love Le Fouet Enchanté!

This is the shop specialized in the photo in Dijon for 30 years. You have every reason to trust your family memories because Photoexpress has a real experience, varied and varied services and high-end equipment available. Digital photo draw to digital draw through restoration, reproduction, identity photos, large format impressions on various media, realization of the game, transfer of images on DVD… In brief, everything that touches or far to the image, Photoexpress knows. In the shop space you'll find what you thought was missing like Polaroid movies that had disappeared from circulation for a long time. This is also where to buy frames and albums. As a result, while waiting for several other clients, take a look at the photo exhibition of the moment.

The Association d'Astronomie de Franche-Comté is based in the grounds of the Besançon Observatory, west of the city center. It organizes free public evenings on the first Tuesday of each month, when the weather is fine. The main telescope building originally housed an "équatorial coudé", the observatory's largest telescope, built between 1884 and 1888, and used from 1890 until the late 1960s to observe certain types of stars and comets. Today, the building includes a dome with a 400mm telescope and a meeting room. As the sky over Besançon is not ideal for discovering faint celestial objects (stars, nebulae, galaxies), the objects observed during these public evenings are more likely to be luminous objects, particularly the Moon and planets. Of course, the Jean-Marc Becker Observatory also takes part in major national astronomy events such as the Fête de la science, the Jour de la nuit, and the Nuits des étoiles, for which its members offer daytime (sun) or night-time observation sessions, depending on the program.

At a time when the demand for cooking classes is growing, Adrien Cantaux, pastry chef, chocolate maker and passionate confectioner offers to teach you how to prepare sweet treats yourself. With the appropriate equipment and above all his proven know-how, he is ready to share his little pastry chef secrets with you by leading gourmet workshops at home for individuals, associations and companies. The workshop can be adapted for children. Marshmallow bears, original lollipops, lost buns, macaroons....

Sensation Vin in Beaune is the ideal place to start your Burgundy journey and perfect your wine tasting. Whether you're a beginner or a connoisseur, Damien and Céline welcome you all year round with 10 wine tasting courses tailored to your needs. Their expertise and pedagogy will help you learn about wine in a simple and fun way. Whether you opt for a half-day or a weekend, the limited number of participants guarantees effective and convivial learning. Thanks to Sensation Vin, you'll never look at wine in the same way again. Book your visit on their website.

Besançon Boosteur de Bonheur is a collective and federative project on the scale of the Grand Besançon. Brand initiated and shared by the public and private actors of the Grand Besançon. To carry a common strategy and promote the territory in unison. BBB: 3 "b" that reveal to everyone the ingredients available in the territory to invent their own recipe for happiness. The website will help you discover all that is happening in this urban area, where nature is the backdrop.

Rouxy is a world dedicated to children. An ideal world of games, activities, routes and creations specially designed for children. This play area offers a wide range of activities to share with the whole family, including trampolines, inflatable games and indoor and outdoor wooden games. Children are supervised by their parents during free-time activities. Qualified activity leaders also offer supervised activities and workshops. It's very convenient, because it's right in the heart of the resort, next door to Commando Games.

In an enchanting setting, Fabrice Sommier, MOF sommelier, and his wife Charlotte have opened the Wine School: a unique, fun wine tasting and discovery institute. With over 30 years' experience in renowned establishments, one thing is certain: Fabrice knows what he's talking about. Together with his team, they accompany companies and individuals in coaching sessions, training courses and wine workshops. We recommend this place, which promotes sharing, exchange and conviviality.

Dijon is a dynamic city offering a wide range of activities for writing enthusiasts. The Association Mon Club d'Écriture organizes workshops led by Nina Boulehouat from Ateliers du Cri de la Plume. Take this opportunity to let your imagination run wild and explore the power of words. Whether you want to tell a story, express your feelings or share your dreams, these workshops are the perfect opportunity to develop your talent as a writer. Don't hesitate to sign up and join Dijon's community of writing enthusiasts.

Dijon offers many opportunities for photography enthusiasts. Classes are taught by Frédéric Coignot, an experienced photographer. Level 1 courses are designed for beginners or those wishing to review the basics of photography. They cover topics such as camera operation, speed and movement, aperture and depth of field, and image composition. Level 2 courses are designed for amateurs who want to go further and exploit the advanced functions of their camera. Specific 6-hour courses are also offered, such as street photography, macro photography and an introduction to the black and white laboratory. Courses are given in small groups of a maximum of 8 people and last 3 hours, except for specific courses which last 6 hours.