New Food And Wine Museum Coming To Dijon, France

Opening on May 6, Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon, France will offer a new culinary experience. Here, cooking classes will be on offer from the famed Ferrandi Paris Cooking School, along with wine tastings of Burgundy vintages. All this and more will allow visitors to tempt their taste buds in the cuisine and wine of France. Read on to find out more about this new food and wine museum in Dijon, France.

Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon

The European country of France is renowned for its delicious cuisine and excellent wines. Now, travelers will have a chance to learn more about the culinary side of things in a new museum.

After more than a decade of planning, the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon, France will open on May 6. The museum is dedicated to the celebration of French gastronomy.

The food and wine museum is set in a new building in the center of Dijon. Moreover, it is within easy distance of the UNESCO-designated Climate Burgundy vineyards and the famous Route de Grand Crus, known by wine enthusiasts from all over the world.

What can you expect from the new museum?

Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin will offer visitors to Dijon a number of ways in which to explore the world of French cuisine and wine. Among these will be wine tastings, cooking classes, restaurants, exhibitions and movies, all hosted at the museum.

The museum will host four separate exhibition pavilions, including a unique, temporary exhibit, “It’s not cake: the secrets of French pastry.” This exhibit will explore the details of this wonderful sweet delicacy with the support of renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé.

Meanwhile, the Ferrandi Paris Cooking School will offer courses in English in two laboratories. One will offer classes in cuisine, while the second offers a pastry course. The museum anticipates hosting around 110 students from all over the world on an annual basis.

Learn about wines in Dijon, France

Meanwhile, the Cave de la Cité wine cellar introduces visitors to 250 different wines. These will be available by the glass and in wine tasting sessions led by École des Vins (school of wines). While the cellar will spotlight Burgundy wines, selections will be available from around the world.

Meanwhile, the museum will host a specialty bookstore, offering gastronomy-related books for purchase – the perfect souvenir to take home.

Where is the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin?

Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin is located in Dijon, in the Burgundy region of France. The museum is located on the site of the former Hôpital Général, around 1 km (0.6 mi) from the Dijon train station.

Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin will open on May 6, 2022. The museum’s hours vary depending on which part you are planning to visit. It is always a good idea to check the schedule prior to your visit and online reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.