The 3rd "town of art" in France and capital of the Burgundy region, the city of Dijon is well worth a visit. A rich architectural heritage perfectly illustrated by the old medieval town and half-timbered houses, excellent gastronomy and close proximity to the Burgundy wine region make this medium-sized city a true gem and a delight. Dijon is a city that can be visited, tasted and savoured...
Right at the heart of the history of France, Dijon has successfully preserved all its grandeur and beauty.
This former Roman crossroads saw significant development under the reign of the Dukes of Valois, in the 14th and 15th centuries, and became the capital of the powerful Duchy of Burgundy. The city became part of France in 1477, prospering during the Renaissance and transforming itself during the 19th century, with the Burgundy Canal, to become the successful business and conference centre it is today, ideally situated between Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Famous for its mustard, the main city of the Côte d'Or boasts a thriving agri-food industry. A well-preserved historic centre and proximity to the prestigious Burgundy wine region have led to the development of tourism, notably with visitors from abroad. A premium hotel offering combines with highly-rated restaurants to make Dijon a much sought-after destination.
A 97-hectare protected area in the heart of the city! Hidden behind this figure lie a multitude of monuments, medieval houses, sculptures and gardens which are virtually without compare in France.
Dijon also boasts a number of pleasant parks and gardens, from Darcy Park in the city centre, whose entrance is guarded by a bear sculpture created by François Pompon, to open green spaces populated by animals, not forgetting Lake Kir, which offers countless activities, including "Dijon beach" in summer...
The old medieval town boasts a pedestrian area and thirty half-timbered houses which can be found on Rue Stephen-Liégeard, Rue Verrerie and Rue des Forges. The town houses constructed by the rich bourgeois, such as Cirey, Chambellon and Forges, demonstrate the refinement of the medieval era. Dijon is also a gastronomic capital and in addition to its famous mustard, is home to Burgundy snails, Crème de Cassis and Kir by extension; ambassadors for the city which are largely promoted during the gastronomic fair.
Finally, Dijon is also a perfect gateway for discovering the wines of Burgundy.
The symbolic Grand Crus de Bourgogne tourist route will lead you through the prestigious Côte-de-Nuits and Côtes-de-Beaune wine regions, offering beautiful vistas from the heights of their hilltops.
The Grands Vins tourist route then takes you on towards the vines of Couchois and the Côte Chalonnaise.
Before moving still further south, travel the length of the vines of the Mâcon area as far as the first plots of Beaujolais vines.
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