Discover our Top 10 culinary delights in Dijon:
Beef Bourguignon:
Let's start strong with this must-have classic. Imagine tender beef stewed in a rich marriage of red wine, onions, carrots, and herbs. Beef Bourguignon is like a very comforting hug for your taste buds. The secret: a very long cooking time for tender meat and especially a deliciously flavored sauce.
Eggs in Meurette:
Do you like eggs? Wait until you try them in meurette! These poached eggs, bathing in a red wine sauce and garnished with lardons, onions, and garlic, will make you do a happy dance.
Originally, this culinary tradition was nothing more than a dinner menu made with the leftover sauce from "Bourguignon". Pretty practical, right?
Photo: Aperitivo Dijon
The Chicken Gaston Gérard:
This dish is a tribute to Dijon's creativity. The chicken is generously coated with a mustard sauce, then gratinated with grated Comté cheese for an explosion of flavors. A creation proudly named after the deputy mayor of the city from 1919 to 1935.
Photo: Marmiton
Snails with Garlic Parsley Butter:
For the culinary adventurers, snails are an experience not to be missed. Prepared with garlic butter and herbs, they will show you that Burgundy knows how to turn small creatures into delights. Would you like to have a dozen of them?! 🐌
Coq au Vin:
Coq au Vin is rustic refinement at its best. A cockerel simmered in red wine with mushrooms and small onions - a countryside symphony that sings in your mouth.
The Gougères:
Little cheese puffs that disappear in the blink of an eye? These are the gougères, airy bites that are perfect for a friendly aperitif with friends. They are sometimes made with Epoisses cheese.
The Parsley Ham:
Parsley ham is like a mosaic of flavors. Cooked ham surrounded by a broth-based jelly, all sprinkled with parsley. An appetizer as beautiful as it is delicious.
The Époisses Cheese:
Originating from a village 1 hour from Dijon, cheese lovers will find their paradise with Époisses. This soft cheese with a bold character is the perfect companion for an evening of wine and tasting. And this is just one example among other delicious cheeses from the region such as Chaource and Brillat-Savarin.
Frog Legs:
Always in a garlic and parsley sauce, dare to try frog legs, a delicate dish that will make you jump for joy. Marinated and cooked with expertise, they are a true culinary surprise.
The Gingerbread:
Sweetness takes the stage with gingerbread, a moist cake flavored with honey and spices. A comforting treat that embodies the warmth of the region.
Burgundy is an invitation to indulge, to immerse yourself in culinary traditions that have stood the test of time. Whether you're a curious local or a hungry traveler, get ready for a symphony of flavors with every bite in our beautiful Dijon.