The best hobbies and leisure activities Dijon

There's a well-known adage: "You learn to cook from others". A vision that Cé La Mia Cucina seems to share, since the establishment has recently started offering culinary workshops based on Italian specialties. Each course is divided into two parts: first, with the help of the chef of the day, make the best cannelloni, lasagne or risotto of your life. Then, enjoy your creations on the spot, or take them home to share with friends and family. Be careful, they might come back for more...

The Forme & Zen boutique is also a therapy center. Jean-Marc offers spiritual guidance in yoga and meditation. During one-and-a-half-hour sessions, he reviews your postures with you, correcting them if necessary, and also offers Amma massage (an ancestral Japanese technique), Jacquier bowls and reiki to relax your muscles. A new feature is the possibility of Vedic astrology accompaniment, for greater self-knowledge.

As a professional artist-photographer, Denis captures Dijon's urban landscapes, nature and architecture with sensitivity and creativity, and exhibits in several hotels in the Cité des Ducs. His thoughtful, well-constructed shots reflect his attention to detail and aesthetics. With the status of Artist/Author-Photographer, he sells his works in art prints limited to 30 copies. He offers moments of escape and discovery through his travels and explorations of Dijon and its vineyards. Possibility of ordering a single print.

In the heart of Dijon's Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, you'll discover the immersive workshops of the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne. 70 m² dedicated to a concept of 4 tasting workshops designed for a unique experience: a fun and convivial moment comparable to a key opening several doors to the fascinating world of Burgundy wines.

The Wine and Food Pairing Workshop: in just one hour, you'll discover 5 different Burgundy appellations paired with regional products that you can then buy in the Cité's gastronomic village. At home, with friends, you can reproduce the food and wine pairings and share the pleasure.

L'Atelier Vins de terroir: 40 minutes during which you taste, in pairs, four appellations from the north to the south of Burgundy. Comparing wines, understanding the concept of Climats and their unique character, which led to their inscription on the UNESCO list, and learning how to read a label will help you choose your own Burgundy wine.

Introduction to wine tasting: 3 appellations and a 40-minute commented tasting of a Crémant de Bourgogne, a white and a red. This is the perfect way to share your impressions, using the right words and vocabulary from the world of wine. You'll be able to evoke and share your olfactory, visual and gustatory sensations, and make yourself understood.

The Vintage Effect: 40 minutes to explore 3 white wines or 3 red wines, depending on the session. You taste the same appellation, the same producer and different vintages. You'll understand why, here in Burgundy, the vintage is more important than elsewhere. This workshop will teach you how to better select a wine and its vintage.

A duo offer invites you to share this unique multi-sensory journey, where visual, auditory and gustatory immersions are intertwined. Each workshop plunges you into an immersive atmosphere, giving you the sensation of walking through the vines or crunching the red fruit on the walls. With a maximum of 18 participants, you'll enjoy the experience in an intimate setting. Once you've left the Ecole des Vins, you'll be even more eager to discover the region and the diversity of its wines, confident that you've got the key(s) to Burgundy winegrowing.

Finally, combine your ticket with that of Dijon's Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin for a more global vision of Burgundy and its art of living.

It is still Chief Hubert Anceau who is a member of Cuisinerie this Year. So he will impress us this year as well during demonstrations and we will learn his secrets in small group cooking lessons. Were you dreaming of amaze your guests with delicate preparations? It's now almost done with these cooking lessons. Learn how to make you enjoy culinary preparations. A sheet with all the courses offered and the rates is available, with a simple call to the Cuisinerie. Here you will find courses to combine dinners in love, more themed lessons, for example on Renaissance cuisine or on Brunches.

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!

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.

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.

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.