Parcours de la Chouette

Scavenger hunt Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France

What to expect

The Parcours de la Chouette is a pedestrian tour in the historic center of Dijon, France. The tour consists of 22 stops and takes about an hour to complete. It allows visitors to discover the city's main landmarks, including the Notre-Dame church, the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, and the Saint-Bénigne Cathedral. Along the way, visitors can follow bronze arrows in the shape of an owl, which is the symbol of the city. The tour also passes through charming streets and squares, such as the Rue des Forges and the Place de la Libération. Additionally, there are three optional loops that allow visitors to explore other areas of the city, including the Jean-Jacques Rousseau district and the Chartreuse de Champmol. The tour can be done with a booklet or with the help of a smartphone application

Plan your family visit to the Parcours de la Chouette with these blog insights 👇

Dijon with family: 12 things to visit and do with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We used the Parcours de la Chouette to visit the old Dijon in a fun way with our kids. The game consists of finding owls engraved on the ground

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed finding the owls and discovering the city's history and architecture ✨

Family weekend in Burgundy: practical guide

This family's experience:

Activities: We followed the owl trail with our kids and discovered the charms of Dijon. The trail has 3 loops and 20 stops, and we learned about the history of the city and its remarkable monuments

Highlights: Our kids were delighted to spot the owl symbol on the ground, and we enjoyed learning about the city's history together ✨