Burgundy Culture and Events
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International Festival of Detective Films, Beaune
8 – 11 April 2010
Annual Antiques Fair, Dijon
May 2010
Takes place each May at the Parc des Expositions. In addition to antique dealers, you can also expect to find craftsmen ready to demonstrate and talk about their speciality including cabinet-making and restoration.
Hot Air Balloon Festival, Chalon–sur–Saone
May 2010
Every year, the skies over Chalon-sur-Saone fill with hot air balloons to herald the start of summer. Balloon enthusiasts from all over Europe meet at the Prairie St Nicholas at 06.30 and 18.30 to take to the air.
Open Air Jazz Festival, Montbard
25 – 27 June 2010
A free event held each year with a variety of artists.
Tour de France, Gueugnon
9 July 2010
Come and enjoy one of the stages of the 97th Tour de France running from Saturday 3 July to Sunday 25 July 2010.
Burgundy Wine Press Festival, Chenove
September 2010
Celebrating viticulture and folklore. Held at the Pressoirs des Ducs de Bourgogne, the event includes traditional dances, demonstrations of arts and crafts and Burgundian cuisine such as smoked sausage and snails. Visit the gardens and listen to New Orleans jazz.
Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.
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