Travel Guide to Dijon

Dijon is renowned for the production of the spicy mustard and is situated in the centre of the Côte d’Or. This is the historic capital of Burgundy. The area also well-known for its wine and cheese making. Dijon is not only great for tasting the delicacies but it is brilliant to look at the beautiful scenery and the old world charm.

Major Attractions in Dijon

Dijon is a modern petit town, with a medieval feel to it. It has beautiful half-timbered houses and even hotels. Many of these houses and hotels compete with then houses and hotels in Paris. Dijon also has 3 magnificent central churches, which were built one after the other for three region parishes. The remarkable museum in the city is the Musée des Beaux-Arts, it is housed in an old palace. It is renowned as one of France’s oldest and richest museums. The museum has a magnificent collection of 14 th and 19 th Century French paintings and sculptures. As Dijon is the town for the production of mustard, visitors cannot miss the Musée de la Moutarde; this is where you can learn a lot about the history of mustard.

Places to Go and Visit in Dijon

Dijon is a great place to discover the Burgundy region, mainly if you adore wine and bicycling. As well as this people who like medieval history and French food won’t be disappointed. This peaceful yet tourist track lets cyclists ride down a variety of peaceful roads which go through tree-lined canals, rolling pastures and serene forests. Not only this you can sample some of the most famous wines around and taste the beautiful French cuisine.

Relaxation Options in Dijon

Dijon has a variety of different restaurants where you can sample some of the spectacular Dijon mustard on magnificent dishes. Not only this Burgundy region has to offer brilliant wine and cheese shops for visitors to look at.

Getting there and away in Dijon

Dijon is 312 kms from Paris and 320 kms northeast of Lyon.

International tourists can fly to Paris and then continue by car or by train. From Paris you can follow the A6 south east to the town of Pouilly-en-Auxois, then east along A38 to Dijon.

The train journey from Paris’ Gare de Lyon takes about 2 hours and there are over 20 trains daily to and from Dijon.

Hotels in Dijon

Western Hostellerie de Chapeau Rouge is a charming 16 th Century hotel which is situated at the heart of the old town, in the helter of the imposing Saint Bénigne Cathedral. The Cathedral is only 5 minutes away from the train station. The beautiful hotel is located only 10 minutes away from the countryside

Safety in Dijon

When travelling to an unfamiliar environment, remain aware for potential hazards. Holidaymakers are more vulnerable to pick pocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. Outdoor activities and driving can place you at greater risk of having an accident. Language barriers and strange routines can also result in missed travel arrangements or problematic bookings. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Dijon

Dijon in the summer is very hot but with a few welcome showers. In winter, there are frequent spells of fine, bright, cold weather. Autumn, the grape harvest season, is a generally pleasant and warm season. Also, autumn is probably the best time of year to visit Dijon where the colours of nature blend harmoniously with the gentle blue of the sky.