Stade Gaston Gerard Sports Fan Tips

Stade Gaston Gerard is a venue in Dijon

Best restaurants near Stade Gaston Gerard?

Le Coin Cache is an excellent restaurant that is worth knowing about. They serve up some exquisite food for really reasonable prices. How is an appetiser, starter, main and desert for €32 – not too shabby. It's a cosy place with only around 30 seats – so ringing up and booking a table in advance might not be the worst decision.Au Buffon Chez Eddy is a typical French restaurant – full of grace and rich food! The menus change rapidly to reflect what ingredients are in season at the moment and the chefs to a great job at really highlighting the Burgundy area – classic Burgundy dishes done very well.If you are fancying something different than French food – head to Restaurant Aki. The low prices don't reflect the great food that they serve here – from sushi to maki and tempura to udon. The sharp tastes will cut through all the cream and cheese you've been eating perfectly.

Stade Gaston Gerard seating?

Your choice of seating is limited at the moment as last year, the club decided to destroy the East stand is an effort to redevelop the stadium. The new East Stand should be complete by the end of 2017.The North and South stands are also fairly new – and have some of the best seats and atmosphere in the whole ground – tickets here cost around €18 per game. Oddly enough, the West Stand that runs the length of the pitch, has some of the cheapest tickets - €12 – though this is because a lot of the seats do leave something to be desired (cushions may be needed). However, the prime seats, on half way, are fitted out with comfy seats and will cost around €44.

Best Bars around Stade Gaston Gerard?

We are deep in wine country here – so it may come as small surprise that the majority of places are chic wine bars. Of these bars, La Part des Anges and Caveau de la Chouette really are the best. Caveau also serves as a great little Jazz bar that will keep you entertained throughout the night.For pre match beers, the atmosphere may be best in some of Dijon's many British and Irish themed bars. The MacCallaghan, The Barbarians and Le Killkenny are some places that will welcome you in to sink a few beers before kick off.

What to expect from the Stade Gaston Gerard crowd?

The atmosphere at Stade Gaston Gerard is a rather strange one – while most smaller clubs use their acoustics and smaller stadium to their advantage creating an intimidating cauldron of noise – any atmosphere that may be here is lost through the barren East Side of the ground. The fact that the club is in Ligue 2 does nothing the help the vibe at games as the big boys of PSG, Monaco and Marseille simply don't come calling.

How do I get to Stade Gaston Gerard?

There are several free car parking spots near stadium if you feel like driving – and the club offer a handy map on their website. However, in an attempt to reduce congestion in the area – they recommend taking public transportation.The Number 1 Tram that runs from the main train station in town – has a stop at the stadium itself – just remember to get off at 'Parc Des Sports'. The trams run till 12:30 am on a gameday, so you will have no problem getting back to your hotel either.Otherwise you can also take a bus to the stadium with the services 3 and Ligne Corol both dropping passengers off just minutes from the stadium.

Things to check out around Stade Gaston Gerard?

Let's get straight to the obvious. You are in Dijon – hmm, that name ring any bells? Of course it does. The mustard capital of Europe – maybe the world is home to a wonderful store – the Maille Boutique. Even mustard haters would be hard pressed to find at least one mustard they didn't like in here. There are hundreds of choices – mustard with tarragon, blackcurrant, even blue cheese! There's even a tasting bar. It would be rude not too.Then you should absolutely pick up Dijon's Owl Trail booklet from the tourist office. The booklet sets out a path for you around the city – taking you past all the sights and smell of this historic city. The city have laid out plaques so you can find your way about!Of course, you're in Burgundy – the possibilities are endless here with vineyard after vineyard dotting the countryside. Why not get some bikes, or hire a tour guide and go wine tasting.

Best Food and Drink at Stade Gaston Gerard?

To say that Dijon are in Ligue 2, there have better facilities than some teams in the top league. For example, when it comes to food and drink they actually have a rather extensive menu.Although the food doesn't come cheap – An American Style Hamburger and a Fried Kebab costing €7, you do have the choice to get Fries for €3 or a large Merguez Sausage for €4.50. – Perfect for dipping in the mustard the French town is famous for!The drinks selection is not the greatest. Beer is sold in small 25cl bottles (smaller than a coke can) and for €3 so you might want to wait until the game is finished!

Best Insider tip at Stade Gaston Gerard?

If you want to show your support for Dijon or send a message to a friend or loved one – you can text the message to 06.44.63.11.16 or use Twitter and the #DFCO hashtag. And your message will be displayed on the stadiums big screen!Also, you can take advantage of the Digi Food App – skip the queue's at the concession stand and simply order your food from your seat – and it will be delivered to you!