The carousel has been a part of the Dijon landscape for almost 50 years!
The Bareuzai carousel was installed in 1978 on Place François Rude. Named "Gustave Eiffel", it pays tribute to the famous engineer born in Dijon in 1832, telling his life and work through the paintings that decorate its structure. Since its installation, the carousel has delighted generations of Dijonese children and visitors from around the world. Becoming an iconic symbol of the city where the nearby bars have opened and closed, the merry-go-round remains a family story. That of Christelle Bailly, its owner, who succeeded her parents and hopes that her children will take over in the future!
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A tragic event destroys the carousel of Dijon
At the beginning of October 2023, the hearts of the people of Dijon were heavy: a fire ravaged the beautiful carousel of Dijon, leaving a big void on Place François Rude where it had stood for over 45 years.
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The carousel rises from its ashes
Concerned, Le Bonbon Dijon consulted Chat GPT to find out how the carousel would be replaced, and its predictions proved to be correct! A brand new merry-go-round has been installed on February 12 in the exact same spot as the old one! It remains true to the spirit of the original, continuing the tribute to Gustave Eiffel! It promises to keep the good life alive in our beautiful Burgundian city, further anchoring itself in the Dijon heritage, where communities had rallied to breathe new life into this iconic attraction.
