Café or Tea Room
Maison Millière - Salon de thé
DIJON Weekend in Dijon as a family
Dijon is the perfect city destination for a getaway with kids. The cute town centre can easily be explored on foot (and is suitable for pushchairs), and there are so many activities for the whole family, including fun discoveries, parks, gardens and children's play areas!
Day 1
Explore Dijon town centre
Make a wish
The "Parcours de la Chouette" (Owl Trail) with kids
As a family, follow the brass owl trail through the cobbled streets of Dijon, and race each other to see who can find the next one!
You can pick up the guide for this trail from the Tourist Office.
Why an owl ? It can be found sculpted into the outisde wall of Notre-Dame Church. The locals say should touch it with your left hand, eyes closed and make a wish!
Find out more about the "Parcours de la Chouette" (Owl Trail)
Look up
Millière
Right opposite the owl sculpted into the church wall, kids will be intrigued to see a tin cat and ceramic eagle owl on the roof of the Gothic-style house.
Maison Millière
Especially for kids
In the town centre
Right at the heart of Dijon, the kids will love the merry-go-round at the pedestrianised Place François Rude and on a hot day, they will enjoy playing in the fountains at the Place de la Libération, another lovely area closed off to traffic.
Place de la Libération Office de Tourisme de Dijon / Atelier Démoulin
Climb to the top of la Tour Philippe le Bon
Climb the 316 steps of this tower on a guided visit to get a panoramic view of Dijon from the top!
Restaurants
Practically all restaurants have special kids' menus.
Day 2
Delicious treats and new discoveries
The Jardin des Sciences
Dijon's Jardin des Sciences is a superb place with a planetarium, a museum and a botanical garden all rolled into one. There's something for the whole family, to learn about the world all around us, in a fun way!
Discover the rich and modern biodiversity as you stroll through Arquebuse Botanical Garden, open all year round, and particularly impressive during the Fête de la Nature.
Jardin de l'Arquebuse
Gourmet delights for kids
The kids will love a sweet treat at the Mulot & Petitjean pain d'épices (spice cake) factory, founded in 1796.
La fabrique de pain d’épices Mulot & Petitjean
Be sure to go to the Fallot mustard shop to choose a souvenir from a huge range of mustards produced in Burgundy.
La fabrique de pain d’épices Mulot & Petitjean
