Self Guided Podcast Tour Dijon Beyond the Seed

1 hr 27 minGerman, EnglishDijon, France

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Forget everything you think you know about Dijon. Yes, there is mustard, but the true culinary soul of this city runs much deeper. On this immersive redthread tour, you will uncover the hidden terroir of Burgundy. From the pungent, monastic alchemy of washed-rind cheeses to the medieval spice trade that built an empire of gingerbread, we will explore how history, politics, and the very earth beneath your feet have shaped one of the world's greatest food capitals. Join a former chef and a passionate food historian as they debate, decode, and devour the secrets of Dijon.

- A 2.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 87 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

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What you'll do

A 19th-century covered market designed by Eiffel's company, serving as the daily
stage for Burgundy's agricultural terroir.
10 min
Fromagerie Porcheret
18 rue Bannelier, Dijon, France
A historic cheese shop offering a deep dive into the pungent, monastic history of Époisses cheese.
10 min
A renowned wine shop where the complex soil science and UNESCO-listed 'Climats' of Burgundy are decoded
10 min
The oldest manufacturer of Dijon's famous gingerbread, highlighting the city's role in the medieval spice trade
10 min
Vedrenne Dijon
1 rue Bossuet, Dijon, France
A boutique dedicated to Crème de Cassis, revealing the post-war political genius behind the famous Kir aperitif.
10 min
A massive modern complex housed in a former hospital, dedicated to preserving an
d evolving the 'Gastronomic Meal of the French'.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

From Dijon Central Station (Station Foch Gare), take Tram Line T1 or T2 and ride just two stops to Godrans Les Halles. From there, it is a quick two-minute walk directly to the Market Hall (Les Halles Centrales / Hallet Market).