Dijon : La Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin !
Opened on 6 May 2022, the International City of Gastronomy and Wine is a new destination not to be missed! This place aims to tell the story of and bring to life the values that are recognised by Unesco of the Gastronomic Meal of the French and the Terroirs of the Burgundy vineyard.
Great Exhibitions
Three permanent exhibitions spread over 1750m² with a wide range of devices mobilised throughout these three spaces: texts, videos, photos, theatre, interactive animations, giant sets... Which describes the different aspects of "good drinking" and "good eating" in the French way:
- « A table, Le petit théâtre du bien manger et du bien boire »
- « En cuisine »
- « La chapelle des climats et des terroirs »
In addition to these three exhibitions, there is the temporary exhibition "C'est pas du gâteau, les secrets de la pâtisserie française". Dedicated to pastry-making in France, it was built under the patronage of Pierre Hermé.
The City's Cellar
The Cave de la Cité, located in the heart of the Cité, offers 3,000 references of wines from all over the world: one third from Burgundy/Jura, one third from the rest of France and the last third of foreign wines, of which 250 are served by the glass, including grands crus. The Cave offers personalised tastings with a daily selection from among the various references, for an unforgettable experience of discovering Burgundy wines.
The gastronomic village
Shops dedicated to French crafts (coffee, pastries, chocolate, cheeses, butchery, charcuterie, mustard, tableware, etc.) as well as a gourmet bookshop. Producers, craftsmen, breeders and farmers from all over France have come together to passionately build this Gastronomic Village.
The Experimental Kitchen is a place where culinary shows, battles with guest chefs, cooking, pastry and mixology workshops, ephemeral dinners and much more come to life! This unique kitchen was created with the aim of showcasing the best of gastronomy but also to teach young and old alike.
The Chapel of Terroirs
The Chapel hosts the exhibition "la Chapelle des Climats et des terroirs" on the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards as well as the rich gastronomic heritage of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. It is also a place of exchange around the Burgundy vineyard, with testimonies of winegrowers, immersive projections and interactives.
The restaurants
La Table des Climats
A "Vinostromic" restaurant that offers a unique experience based on wine and food pairings, with chef Kevin Julien under the culinary direction of Éric Pras, chef of the 3-star Michelin Maison Lameloise.
Le Comptoir de la Cité
At the entrance to the Cité, the Comptoir de la Cité offers a convivial and gourmet tasting session, organised around a large Chef's counter.
Bamagotchi
The Bamagotchi is a dining bar, with a 100m2 terrace and a rooftop under a glass roof. The atmosphere changes throughout the day to make sure you always have a good time.
The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin is a perfect place to celebrate the French art of living!
Charlotte Fournée
La Revue du Vin de France, magazine n°659