the story of Alésia, ghosts and an owl

“My France, summer” offers you an escape to Burgundy by settling in Dijon. This is an opportunity to discover the city of Dukes of Burgundyits squares and its inhabitants, but also the surroundings with the Muséoparc Alésia in Alise-Sainte-Reine.

In the footsteps of Alésia in Côte-d’Or

The archaeological site of Alésia hides the remains of an exceptional site from the time of Gaul. This place is now attached to the MuséoParc Alésia, which focuses on the history of the remains of Caesar’s seat until the end of Antiquity. In total, there are 7,000 hectares to explore the museum and the remains of the Gallo-Roman city.

Visit of the museum, stroll through the Gallo-Roman city, statue of Vercingetorix erected by Napoleon III: the director of the Muséoparc Alésia Michel Rouger tells us the story of this heritage.

Owl and ghost hunting in Dijon

Do you know the story of the Dijon owl ? “My France, summer” tells you the legend around the most famous owl in France. It sits on a wall of the Notre-Dame church, a remarkable art-Gothic style building.

But why do the Dijonnais and Dijonnaises all caress this owl? Legend has it that a phantom haunted the church. Caressing the owl would protect the spirits, the myth has spread since 1677. But beware of manipulation. Beware of those who caress the owl of the right hand. You have to touch it with the left hand, hand from the heart, so that wishes come true. Above all, do not meet the gaze of a mysterious hidden salamander on the facade: it would cancel your wishes!

Guide-lecturer at the tourist office of Dijon metropolis, Sylvain Bienz tells us this story of owl and ghost.

The stories of ghosts In the region, Julie Lawrence and Nicolas Delancray know them well. These two enthusiasts are specialized in the investigation around the paranormal. They share their experiences on their Spirit Xperienz website as well as on their Youtube channel which has thirty thousand subscribers. They tell us their most incredible stories in abandoned places in the region.

Also discover the testimony ofOlivier Casanovaa craftsman who manufactures lighting, furniture and decoration using unearthed or recovered objects and materials in more or less good condition. He created his recycling company SOLENZA21CREATION.

Still on the theme of ecology, Alice Janetcoordinator, and Laurène Klein from the Arborescence association in Dijon talk to us about ecological urban development.