What's on in Burgundy in April?

Visiting Burgundy this April? Looking for places to go or things to do? Have a look at the What's On? for April and you should find something for everyone.

For performances at Zenith Dijon visit www.zenith-dijon.fr

3/2 to 1/5 Pierre-de-Bresse (71)
Exhibition of photographs at the Écomusée of the Bresse region of Burgundy telling the history of its people. 14hrs to 18hrs information 03 85 76 27 16

7/4 Gevrey Chambertin (21)
Stage Contredanses Anglaises with Mylène Millereux, lessons in English dances once performed in the Royal courts of the 15th to 17th century and folk dances with Hot Pampers. Lessons 2.20pm to 6.30pm Espace Chembertin and dance 9pm Centre Social information 03 80 62 54 23 and 03 80 26 53 91

7/4 Saint-Léger-Vauban (89)
Journée porte ouverte à la maison Vauban. 1st day open for the museum with a concert and an apéritif at the end of the afternoon.

8/4 to 25/4 Curbigny (71)
Easter egg hunt in the gardens of Château de Brée

1/4 Paray-le-Monial (71)
Concert - The Passion 17hrs at La Basilique
Information and reservations: Office de tourisme Telephone: 03 85 81 10 92 ot.paray@wanadoo.fr

1/4 Magny-Cours (58)
13th Exposition Nationale D'Élevage: French Association of Bouviers Swiss dogs. Judging, and stalls. Ferme du Marault information 03 86 24 08 60

3/4 5//4 10//4 Nevers (58)
Jazz Concerts as part of the Nevers Jazz Festival information 03 86 57 88 51 www.neversdjazz.com

9/4 Beaune (21)
Spectacle of shadow puppets for children aged 7 yrs and over. 16hrs at Théâtre du Bambou, 15 rue Paul Chanson reservations necessary 03 80 24 77 56 thbambou3@wanadoo.fr

9/4 Cellier des Moines (58)
‘Concert du Chat Musique’ with the Big George Jackson Blues Band, 17hrs contact@lacharitesurloire-tourisme.com www.lacharitesurloire-tourisme.com telephone 03 86 70 15 06

13/4 Gueugnon (71)
Concert de l'harmonie municipale 'Gala de Printemps'. Spring concert with "Biniouz'trio". Irish based music in the style of 'The Pogues'. 20.30pm at Foyer Municipal, Place de Gaulle

14 & 15/4 Autun (71)
10th annual book fair

15 & 16/4 Mont Beuvray (71)
‘Les Chemins de Vauban’ 10th spring exhibition of the world of art and history of Mont Beuvray.

15/4 to 7/11 Toulan-sur-Arroux (71)
Diverti'Parc : Labyrinths, animals, games, inflatables and forest walks
Seven days a week 10.30 to 19hrs, www.divertiparc.com telephone 03 85 79 59 08

17/4 Gueugnon (71)
‘La Corbeille de la Marchande de Sable’ (The Sandgirl’s Sack) by Sam Cannarozzi
15hrs at Foyer Municipal, Place de Gaulle for ages 5yrs upward www.samcannarozzi.com young-people for a synopsis of the story

20/4 Bazoches (89)
Découvert de Vauban chez lui. Preview of the film ‘Vauban le vagabond du Roi’ by Jacques Tréfouel. A guided tour of the château and dinner.

24/4 Chalon-sur-Saone (71)
Chevalier et Laspalès, ‘What ever the size of the chicken it will always have the same number of feathers, its not the number of feathers but their size!’ They perform their sketches at Salle Marcel Sembat 20.30pm

28,29,30/4 Quarré-les-Tombes (89)
Vauban en Géant de Belgique et animations Équestres. Celebrating Vauban’s greatness in Belgium with equestrian entertainment.