Lac Kir
A man-made lake on the western outskirts of Dijon, named after Canon Félix Kir, the mayor who gave his name to the kir cocktail. Swimming and boating in summer, with a loop trail of about 4 km around the lake.
The lake was built in 1964 under the initiative of Félix Kir, then mayor and a priest, whose name is also famous for the kir, a cocktail of blackcurrant liqueur and white wine. The lake covers about 37 hectares. Its north shore has a summer swimming area and a sandy beach, where you can rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. The surrounding forests and hills offer hiking and mountain-biking routes. A bust of Kir stands by the lake. It is about 3 km from the city center, reachable by bus or shared bike, and ideal for a relaxed half-day outing.
Opening hours
Open all day; swimming area open in summer
Nearby sights
- Well of Moses (Chartreuse de Champmol)
- Cité internationale de la gastronomie et du vin
- Dijon Cathedral (Saint-Bénigne)
- Musée de la Vie bourguignonne
- Les Halles de Dijon
- Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
- Place de la Libération
- Owl's Trail