Travel
Five reasons to visit Dijon
As the capital of Burgundy, Dijon has a lot to offer. You will be able to bring back home more than the Dijon mustard! If you have room, buy a bottle of Crème de Cassis for your next Kir Royal or some gingerbread. While in town, why not try the Boeuf Bourguignon or the well-known escargots de Bourguogne if you are a snail eater.
2. Wine
Located on the Wine road, you cannot come to Dijon without trying one of the most famous regional red and white wines. There are also many chateaux you can stop at to taste Chablis, Pouilly-Fumé, Cotes de Beaune or Nuits St Georges.
3. Old and New Buildings
If you are a fan of half timbered houses, Dijon has still many of them.
The St Bénigne cathedral is well worth the stop for the oldest crypt in France and beautiful carvings. Don’t miss the old Burgundy Ducal Palace and the Logis du Roi a semi-circular square, where you can rest eat and enjoy the fountains.
4. Gardens and Parks
Stroll in the botanical garden of Arquebuse or/and in the Garden of d’ Arcy at Place D’ Arcy.
5. Museum of the Beaux Arts
In Dijon since 1799, it is one of the nicest and oldest museums in France, holding works from Middle Ages till now.
Where: Palais des Etats de Bourgogne; Tel: 0033 3 80 74 52 09
