Dijon, Regional capital in Burgundy, France
Dijon is a city in eastern France that sits between gentle hills and flat plains, known for its medieval center with colored tile roofs. The historic core contains half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and wide squares lined with cafés and shops.
A Roman settlement called Divio grew into the residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, reaching its height in the 14th and 15th centuries. After the last duke died, the city passed to the French crown and developed as an administrative center.
Local wine bars and traditional shops line the narrow streets around the ducal palace, where people gather for an aperitif before meals. Daily life centers on the covered market, where vendors sell regional products like mustard and cheese throughout the week.
The city center is easy to explore on foot, with most sights within a short radius of the ducal palace. A modern tram connects outlying neighborhoods to the center and runs daily until late evening.
A small stone owl on the outer wall of Notre-Dame church acts as a local charm, touched by visitors hoping for good luck. The owl trail winds through the old town and marks key sights with inlaid symbols in the pavement.
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
Phone: +33380745151
Email: contact@ville-dijon.fr
Website: https://dijon.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.32158,5.04147
Latest update: December 3, 2025 08:30
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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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