Dijon, Regional capital in Burgundy, France
Located in eastern France, Dijon extends across both hills and plains, with its medieval core featuring patterned tile roofs and half-timbered buildings.
The city evolved from a Roman settlement named Divio into the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, reaching its peak during the 14th and 15th centuries.
The Palace of the Dukes contains the Museum of Fine Arts, displaying European artworks from Roman times through contemporary periods in renovated exhibition spaces.
The city center connects to Paris through TGV high-speed trains, while local transportation includes a modern tram system operating since 2012.
A stone owl carved on the Notre-Dame church wall serves as a traditional lucky charm, with visitors touching it for good fortune while following the marked trail.
Location: Côte-d’Or
Location: arrondissement of Dijon
Location: Dijon Métropole
Location: canton of Dijon-7
Location: canton of Dijon-8
Elevation above the sea: 268 m
Shares border with: Chenôve, Longvic, Sennecey-lès-Dijon, Quetigny, Ruffey-lès-Echirey, Saint-Apollinaire, Talant, Ahuy, Asnières-lès-Dijon, Bellefond, Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur, Corcelles-les-Monts, Fontaine-lès-Dijon, Plombières-lès-Dijon, Neuilly-Crimolois
Address: Cr de la gare, 21000 Dijon, France 21000 Dijon
Phone: +33380745151
Email: contact@ville-dijon.fr
Website: https://dijon.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.32158,5.04147
Latest update: June 3, 2025 18:00
Dijon and its surroundings offer a varied culinary scene accessible to different budgets. The city features neighborhood bistros like Saison or L'Aspérule, which prepare market products with menus changing seasonally. Establishments like Spica or Origine reinterpret French classics with modern techniques, while CIBO introduces an Italian touch with fresh pasta and regional pizzas. Nearby wine villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin with Bistrot Lucien or Chambolle-Musigny and Le Millésime offer the opportunity to explore Burgundian cuisine in a rural setting. Restaurants are housed in buildings from different eras, from contemporary interiors at So to 16th-century houses like Loiseau des Ducs. Several starred establishments, including William Frachot at Hostellerie du Chapeau Rouge, serve more affordable lunch menus during the week. The region highlights local products and wines, with menus that change according to harvests and deliveries. This diversity allows for a range of culinary experiences, from quick lunches to gourmet dinners, in the historic center of Dijon and in villages along the Nuits Côte.
Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
41 m
Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
119 m
Dijon Cathedral
531 m
Well of Moses
1.9 km
Zénith de Dijon
4 km
Kir Lake
3.4 km
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
91 m
Halles de Dijon
268 m
Saint-Michel church
287 m
Parc de la Toison d'or
3.9 km
Guillaume's Gate
546 m
Tour Philippe le Bon
42 m
Musée Magnin
91 m
Tombeaux des Ducs de Bourgogne
68 m
Parc de la Colombière
2.4 km
Darcy square
595 m
Maison d'arrêt of Dijon
1.2 km
Hôtel de Vogüé
135 m
Darcy's garden
796 m
Le Consortium
15 m
Palais des Sports de Dijon
1.6 km
François-Rude square
200 m
Abbaye de Saint-Bénigne
488 m
Parliament of Dijon
144 m
Jardin botanique de l'Arquebuse
1 km
Hospices de Dijon
1.1 km
Château de Montmusard
1.4 km
Grenadier
2.6 kmReviews
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