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AngloINFO Burgundy's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Bourgogne region with events, music, sport and more… Tell Burgundy about YOUR event! Local Burgundy What's On: today 21 Beaune (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Brocante Fair Every Sat Large brocante antique fair. Halles de Beaune, Place de la Halle, Beaune (21). Tel: 03 80 22 01 78. Walks & Visits Hospices de Beaune Every day Take a tour of one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe.This magnificent former hospital dates back to 1443.Open every day from 09:00 until 18:00.Located in the town centre.Tel 03 80 24 47 00. Tours start at €5.40 Burgundy Wine Museum Every day The Burgundy Wine Museum, situated in the magnificent residence of the Burgundy Dukes, is entirely dedicated to wine and wine-growing from antiquity to present times. The museum presents tools, wine-related arts and traditions as well as beautiful old wine presses. You can also admire a beautiful collection of wine-related tapestries The entire history of Burgundinian wine is explained at this comprehensive museum.The museum is open every day from 09:30 until 17:00.Located on Rue d'Enfer.Tel 03 80 22 08 19. €5.50-€3.50 (Price includes entry into the museum of fine arts) Museum Of Fine Arts Every day The museum is situated at Porte Marie de Bourgogne near the Beaune Tourist Office and contains magnificient collections of paintings, drawings and sculptures. The museum's highlights are Flemish and Dutch paintings from the 16th and 17th century, as well as paintings from the local artists Hippolyte Michaud and Félix Ziem. The ticket enables you to visit the Burgundy Wine Museum too.Located at Porte Marie de Bourgogne 6, boulevard Perpreuil ou 19, rue Poterne.The museum is Open everyday (except 25 December and 1 January) from 14:00 to 18:00. Closed on Tuesdays from December 1 to March 31 Prices €5.50-€3.50 21 Chateauneuf Walks & Visits Tour of Chateau Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Take a guided tour of the Chateau of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois,once a medieval stronghold built around 12th century keep.The chateau is open every day except Monday from 10:00 untill 12:00 and 14:00 untill 18:00,with guided tours on the hour.Tel 0380 49 21 89 21 Dijon (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Brocante Every Tue, Fri, Sat Regular brocante, every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. 06:30-12:30. Place Grangier. Tel: 03 80 30 38 36. Art & Exhibitions Exhibition Of Thirty Contempory Artists From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition Of Thirty Contempory Artists Held at, The Open Art Gallery,8 rue Auguste Comte - 21000 Dijon Tel. : 0380 72 31 47 Museum Magnin Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat This exhibition housed in a 17th century mansion is home to a unique collection of masterpieces by several classic Italien artists such as Allori,Cariani and works by Bourdon.The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday,and is located at 4 rue des Bons Enfants.Tel 0380 67 11 10 Sports Events JDA Dijon Basketball On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 The JDA Dijon Basketball team take on Roanne in the French National League 1. The home games are played at Palais des Sports J.M. Geoffroy, 17, rue Léon Mauris. The game starts at 20:00. Walks & Visits The Owls Trail Every day This 22-stage trail is designed not only to give you a taste of Dijon's charm, but also to take you back in time and show you the history of our town.The tour should take 1 hour,though with no rush enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the many museums, galleries, shops and cafés!The trail starts just outside the Tourism Information Center on Place Darcy Pocket PC Tour Every day Accompanied by your multimedia guide, set off to explore the most beautiful sites in Dijon! Historical re-creations, interviews, library footage, rare illustrations, etc.The past in the palm of your hand! Easy to use, discover Dijon with a pocket PC, alone or with friends.The guide costs €12 for 3 hours rental Well of Moses Every Sat From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Guided tour of this historic city with a visit to the famous 'Well of Moses'.The tour departs at 15:00 from the Tourist information offices at 11 rue des Forges. Tel 03 80 30 90 02. The tour is priced at €6 for adults and €9 for couples with students €3 and children €1. Guided Tour Of The 'Palace of the States-General' Every Sun, Sat From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Guided tour of this historic city with a visit to the 'Palace of the States-General'. The tour departs at 15:00 from the Tourist information offices at 11 rue des Forges. Tel 03 80 30 90 02. The tour is priced at €6 for adults and €9 for couples with students €3 and children €1. 21 Fontenay Walks & Visits Fontenay Abbey Every day Visit this large medieval abbey,which dates back to 1118.The abbey also has large landscaped gardens to enjoy.Open every day.Tel 03 80 92 15 00 21 Marsannay-la-Côte (website) Food & Wine Events Chateau Marsannay Wine Estate Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Visit this Chateau for wine tasting,lunch stop or take a tour of the cellars and visit the shop.The Chateau is open everyday except Sunday from 10:00 untill 18:30.Tel 0380 51 71 11 21 Montbard (website) Walks & Visits Park Buffon Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat This park has several nice walks and nature trails and was once home to the Chateau of Montbard.All thats left of the chateau is two towers.The site was remade into delightful landscaped gardens in 1735.The park is located at Rue du Parc Buffon.The park is open every day except Tuesday.Prices €2.50.Tel 03 80 92 50 42 21 Nolay (website) Art & Exhibitions Art Exhibition From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 The exhibition will feature paintings from Catherine Goursolas. The exhibition will be held at la Galerie La Source, Open everyday from 15:30 until 18:30. Weekend from 15:00 until 18:30. Tel : 03 80 58 05 88. 21 Saint-Jean-de-Losne Art & Exhibitions Art Exhibition From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 The exhibition of paintings « Le temps suspendu » will be held at Galerie du Cerf, 3 rue Martène. From 14:30 until 17:30. Tel : 03 80 29 04 44. 21 Savigny-les-Beaune Art & Exhibitions Chateau du Savigny Every day The Chateau houses a unique collection of over 250 classic and prototype Cars,Bikes and Aeroplanes.The Chateau is open every day from 09:00 untill 17:30.Tel 0380 21 55 03 58 Cosne-sur-Loire (website) Art & Exhibitions Exhibition Of Prehistoric Tools Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, October 19, 2009 To: Thursday, December 24, 2009 This exhibition features prehistoric tools and other artefacts found around numerous excavations around the town. The exhibition can be found at Museum of the Loire, Place Resistance, and is open from 10:00 until 12:00 and 14:00 until 18:00 everyday except Tuedays and Sundays. Tel 03 86 26 71 02. 58 La Charité-sur-Loire (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Christmas Market On Sun, Sat From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Held in the salle des fetes. Saturday, from 14h00 until 19h00. Sunday, from 09h00 until 18h00. 58 Limanton Walks & Visits Chateau and gardens tour Every day Guided tour of the Chateau and gardens every day from 14:30 until 18:00.Tel 0386 84 90 33 58 Magny-Cours (website) Walks & Visits Magny-Cours Race Circuit Every day The Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit is open to the public from 8 a.m to 8 p.m, seven days a week. You are free to walk around when there are no events taking place.You can visit the stands, find gifts at the boutique or find out about the history of French Formula 1 racing at the Ligier Museum. Have lunch at the restaurant and have fun on the karting track. Tel 0386 21 80 00 58 Nevers (website) Walks & Visits Walk The Ramparts Every day Stroll through the ramparts and discover the large gardens of the abbey.Tel 0386 68 46 46 71 Chalon-sur-Saône (website) Art & Exhibitions Le paradis ou presque’ – Los Angeles 1865-2008. From: Saturday, October 24, 2009 To: Sunday, January 31, 2010 Photography exhibition with the works of over 100 photographers on show. The theme is LA landscapes and people. The Musée Nicephore Niépce, 28 Quai des Messageries. Tel: 03 85 48 41 98. Sports Events Elan Chalon Basketball On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 The Elan Chalon Basketball team take on Rouen in the French National League 1. The home games are played at Le Colisée, Rue d’Amsterdam. The game starts at 20:00 Walks & Visits Botanical Gardens Every day Visit the gardens at 1 place Mathias,and discover over 600 rare species from 8 different regions. Tel 03 85 43 10 43 Denon Museum Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Visit this museum to view 18-19 century art works by some fine Italian artists such as Giodano and Bassano.Dutch and Historical French artworks are also displayed.On the ground floor is the home to a large exhibition devoted to archeological exhibits.The museum is located at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville.Open every day except Tuesday from 9:30 to 17:30.Tel 03 85 94 74 41 Guided Tour Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Monday, May 31, 2010 Guided tour of this Famous town with highlights including, the Cathedral Quarter, the town at the time of Nicephore Niepce, life in Chalon at the Renaissance or the history of the bridges of Chalon.The tours are taken between 10:00 & 12:00 and 14:00 and 18:00 and cost €5 with under 18's free. The tours start at the tourism offices at 24, quai des Messageries. Tel 03 85 93 15 98 71 Demigny Antiques & Vide Greniers Antiques Brocante On Sun, Sat From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Held in the centre of town. From 10h00 until 18h30. 71 La Petite-Verrière Christmas & New Year Christmas Market On Sun, Sat From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Christmas themed market with stalls of local produce, toys and decorations. The market is been held in the ' Auberge de la Chaloire' and is open from 11:00 until 17:00 with free entry. 71 Mâcon (website) Food & Wine Events Gourmet Market On Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat From: Friday, November 20, 2009 To: Monday, November 23, 2009 Large Gourmet food and drink market with some of the regions finest producers exhibiting their range.The market is held at the Parc des Expositions, Avenue Pierre Bérégovoy. Walks & Visits Museum Lamaritime Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat This museum is dedicated to famous poet and politician Lamaritime,founded in 1805 it houses paintings and furniture from this period.Open every day except Monday from 10:00 until 18:00 and on Sundays from 14:00 until 18:00.The museum is located at 41, rue Sigorgne.Tel 03 85 38 81 18 Museum des Ursulines Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat This museum is housed in a 17th century convent,with exhibits on prehistory,Gallo Roman and Medieval acheology.The museum is open every day except Monday from 10:00 until 18:00 and Sundays from 14:00 until 18:00.The museum is located at 5, rue des Ursulines.Tel 03 85 39 90 38 71 Saint-Leger-sous-Beuvray Walks & Visits Bibracte Archeology Site Every day Take a guided tour of this ancient Gaulish town that dates back to the first century BC.You can also visit the dig site and museum. The site is open all year round.The excavation site is open from June to October,the guided tours are held from the 23rd july to 20th august.The museum is located at Mont Beauvrey and is open every day from March to November. Tickets are €9.50-€4.25 Tel 0385 86 52 35 89 Auxerre (website) Sports Events French Football League 1 On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Match between AJ Auxerre and Monaco.The game is held at Stade Abbé Deschamps, Route de Vaux, with kick off at 19:00 Tel 03 86 72 32 32. Walks & Visits Museum Leblanc-Duvernoy Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat The museum houses a large collection of ceramics and tapestries dating from the 18th century.Open daily except Tuesday from 14:00 until 18:00.Tel 03 86 18 05 50 89 Avallon (website) Art & Exhibitions Exhibition Of The Works Of Jean Desprès Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, April 27, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition of works by this famous art deco artist.The exhibition is located at the Avallon museum,Place de le collgale.Open every day except Tuesday from 14:00 to 18:00. Sculpture Exhibition Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, April 27, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Large exhibition of sculptures by artists such as Léon Degoix and Georges Loiseau-Bailly.The exhibition is located at the Avallon museum,Place de le colegale.Open every day except Tuesday from 14:00 to 18:00 Exhibition of Adolphe Guillon From: Friday, September 18, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition of over forty Drawings of landscapes and characters of the Avallon area. The exhibition is held at the Municipal Museum of Avallon 5, rue du Collège. Avallon Sculptor Georges Loiseau-Bailly From: Friday, September 18, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition of the works by this famous French sculptor.The exhibition is held at the Municipal Museum of Avallon, 5 rue du Collège Sculpture Exhibition Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday, October 25, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 This exhibition features the works of Georges Loiseau-Bailly, the celebrated French sculptor.The exhibition is been held at the Musee de l'Avallonnais, Impasse du Collège. Open every day except Tuesday.Free entrance. Walks & Visits Montjalin Museum Every day Visit this museum to view over 30 cars used by heads of state from around the world.Including President kennedy's Lincoln convertible and the popes popemobile.Located at Sauvigny-le-Bois.Tel 03 86 34 46 42.Open every day from 09:00 until 18:00 89 Sainte Vertu Art & Exhibitions Art Exhibition Every Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 To: Thursday, October 28, 2010 Exhibition of the works of Chinese artist Joelle Kem Lika.The exhibiton features paintings and sculptures inspired by the natural world.The exhibition can be found at 44 Grande Rue, and is open from 15:00 until 19:00.Tea, Coffee and cakes are served on Saturday and Sundays. 89 Tonnerre (website) Walks & Visits Museum of Tonnerre Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Large museum housed in a splendid ancient old hospital with exhibits dating back to the 14 century.The museum is located at Rue du Prieuré and is open every day except sunday from 10:00 until 16:30.Tel 03 86 55 15 54. 89 Vareilles Music: Rock, Pop & Country Rock Concert On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Free Rock concert featuring the 'Marjolaine Baby sidecar '.The concert is been held at 'Le Maquais' 2 rue de l'érable. The music starts at 21:00 on Saturday and 17:30 on Sunday 21 Beaune (website) Bi-Weekly Markets Every Wed, Sat Markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Saturday markets are well known for food and clothes. Place de la Halle and Place Fleury. 21 Châtillon-sur-Seine (website) Regular Market Every Sat Regular Saturday morning market. Place du 8 Mai. 21 Dijon (website) Food Markets Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat One of Burgundy's largest markets, famous especially for its food market. Markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings and all day Saturday. Largest days on Friday and Saturday. All take place at Les Halles Centrales. Book Market Every Tue, Fri, Sat Dijon book market, every Tuesday and Friday mornings and Saturday. Rue Musette, Dijon (21). Tel: 03 80 73 83 49. Bareuzai Market Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Dijon's indoor and outdoor market clusters around the central Place Bareuzai. It's the best place in town to gossip with the locals, purchase fresh produce and get to know the region's gastronomy. Try the local cheeses (including excellent goats cheese from the Pierre-qui-vire monastery), pain d'épices (ginger bread), charcuterie and, of course, fresh fruit and vegetables.The Market is located at Place Bareuzai, Rue Musette. 21 Fontaine-lès-Dijon (website) Weekly Market Every Wed, Sat Small weekly markets every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Place du Faubourg Saint-Martin. 21 Genlis (website) Genlis Every Sat Small Saturday morning market. Zone Commerciale Les Meix Fleuris. 21 Is-sur-Tille (website) Food and Flower Market Every Sat Food and flower market, every Saturday morning. Les Halles. 21 Marsannay-la-Côte (website) Small Market Every Sat Small traditional market every Saturday morning. 2 stalls. Place Jean Bart. 21 Pontailler-sur-Saône (website) Mixed Market Every Sat Mixed local market every Saturday morning. Place du Marche. 21 Saulieu (website) Local Markets Every Sat Local market every Thursday and Saturday mornings. Place Monge. 21 Selongey (website) Regular Market Every Sat Small regular market every Saturday morning. Place des halles. 21 Vitteaux (website) Regional Market Every Sat Regular market selling regional products, every Saturday morning. Place du 8 Mai. 58 Château-Chinon (website) Regular Market Every Sat Weekly market, every Saturday morning. Place St Christophe. 58 Clamecy (website) Regular Market Every Sat Regular weekly Saturday morning market. Place du 19 Aout. 58 Donzy (website) Weekly Market Every Thu, Sat Weekly mixed market, Thursday and Saturday mornings. 58 La Charité-sur-Loire (website) Regular Market Every Sat Weekly market, every Saturday morning. Place Gal de Gaulle. 58 La Machine (website) Regular Market Every Sat Regular Saturday morning market. 58 Prémery (website) Bi-Weekly Market Every Tue, Sat Bi-weekly market, Tuesday and Saturday mornings. 58 Saint-Honore-les-Bains (website) Local Market Every Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat Local food markets, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. 71 Chalon-sur-Saône (website) Food Market Every Sat Weekend food market, Boucicaut Colombiere Parking du Gymnase, avenue Boucicaut, 08:00-12:00. 89 Appoigny (website) Weekly Market Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Sat Weekly markets on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Tel: 03 86 53 24 22. 89 Monéteau (website) Regular Market Every Sat Regular mixed market, every Saturday morning. Place de l'eglise. Tel: 03 86 40 63 93. 89 Saint-Florentin (website) Regular Market Every Mon, Sat Regular market. Monday morning in the centre of town and covered market. Saturday morning in the coverd market only. Tel: 03 86 43 79 79. 89 Saint-Georges-sur-Baulche (website) Regular Market Every Sat Regular mixed market, every Saturday morning. Rue de Bruxelles. Tel: 03 86 94 20 70. 89 Seignelay (website) Regular Market Every Sat Regular market, every Saturday morning. Tel: 03 86 47 72 83. 89 Toucy (website) Local Market Every Sat Local market selling local produce and more. Market takes place in the morning. |
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