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Dijon, FranceDijon, France
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Dijon is a city in France. It is near to the borders of Switzerland and Germany, and is the capital of the Côte-d'Or département and the Burgundy region. The city has a population of around 150,000 and a metropolitan area with 240,000 inhabitants.

The city was named after Dijon mustard. Today though the tradition of making mustard is still strong in the city, most of the mustard seeds are now imported, mainly from Canada. Dijon is also famous for wine and liqueurs. It is one of the best wine producing regions of France. The countryside of Dijon is characterized by the rustic architecture, of Burgundian roofs of glazed tiles.

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Dijon is also famous for having some of the best French cuisines. Among the local dishes of Dijon includes Beef bourguignon, Coq au vin, Escargot, Gougère and pain d'épices.

The history of Dijon goes back to Roman times, when it was a settlement known as Divio. From the 11th to the 15th century it was the home of the Dukes of Burgundy.

Going to Dijon

By Train
Budget travellers can take the regular train to Dijon from Paris as well as other major European cities. If you are prepared to pay for it, the TGV high-speed train also serves Dijon from Paris.

Exploring Dijon

Within the town centre it is easiest to explore Dijon on foot. To explore the countryside, it is best that you drive.

Places of Interest in Dijon

  1. Notre-Dame
    The magnificent 13th-century Gothic style cathedral of Dijon.

  2. Musée des Beaux Arts
    Fine art museum with a good collection of Flemish masters.

  3. Eglise St-Etienne
    11th century church that has been rebuilt a few times.

  4. St-Michel
    15th century church, completed in the 17th century, with a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles.

  5. Rue Verrerie
    Cobbled street through the old merchants quarter of Dijon.

  6. Hôtel de Vogüé
    Elegant 17th century mansion decorated with cabbages and fruit design.

  7. Cathédrale St-Bénigne
    Cathedral with a Romanesque crypt.

  8. Musée Archéologique
    Museum housing a fine collection of Gallo-Roman sculpture.

  9. Chartreuse de Champmol
    Chapel doorway now in the grounds of a psychitric hospital.

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