With an exceptional architectural heritage ranging from Gothic to Art Deco, the capital of Burgundy is also a gastronomic and wine-growing destination. Former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon evokes, of course, mustard, but also blackcurrant and its kir, gingerbread and more generally gougères, fondue and beef bourguignon and many other specialities that are highlighted at its autumn gastronomic fair and throughout the year through its chefs and producers. The Cité de la gastronomie et du vin, inaugurated in 2018, establishes a claimed and justified identity. Other symbols mark the urban landscape: the Porte Guillaume, the triumphal arch of Darcy Square, the Notre-Dame church and its gargoyles or the reproduction of the bear of Pompon in the Darcy garden. The most beautiful Haussmann-style buildings are occupied by the Caisse d'épargne, Galeries Lafayette, the University of Burgundy, Grand Hotel la Cloche, etc. A small jewel in the city centre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can see the 15th century timber-framed houses on rue Verrerie. Another atmosphere with the marina and its pleasure garden. A cultural jewel, the Musée des Beaux-Arts has occupied the vast Palais des Ducs since 1787. Other visits are necessary to discover the Museum of Burgundian life installed in the cloister of the Bernardines monastery, the Cassissium, the largest space dedicated to blackcurrant, the kite museum or the ancestral gingerbread factory Mulot et Petitjean still in operation.
Dijon is a very touristic destination, animations and activities are proposed all year round. No off-season. You can visit Dijon in any season, even if the summer season is preferable if you want to avoid the cold and rain. But even in gloomy weather, Dijon's architectural, cultural, commercial and gastronomic richness is enough to delight visitors and warm up the atmosphere. In autumn (10 days at the beginning of November), the Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair with its 600 exhibitors can be an additional attraction.
In Dijon, the climate is oceanic with a semi-continental tendency. The oceanic influence is reflected in frequent rains all year round, with a maximum in autumn and a minimum in summer. Winters are cold with relatively frequent snowfalls, hot summers with some severe storms. The lowest average temperature is in January, the highest in July. The west facade of Dijon is the area most exposed to the sun.
Dijon is a very touristic destination, animations and activities are proposed all year round. No off-season. You can...
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In Dijon, the climate is oceanic with a semi-continental tendency. The oceanic influence is reflected in frequent rai...
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The time has come for Dijon to inaugurate its International City of Gastronomy and Wine, after 10 years of a project initiated by the city. The 6.5-hectare site invites visitors to discover and understand the "Gastronomic Meal of the French", which is now on the UNESCO list of intangible heritage. Inside, there is an exceptional cellar, fine shops, an event kitchen, three restaurants emblematic of French know-how, exhibition spaces and a ...
The health crisis and the multiple confinements have seen the implementation of telework in all companies where it was possible in France. Many people have taken a liking to it, so much so that they plan to continue this way of working in the years to come. For those of you who want to take advantage of the many benefits of telecommuting - autonomy, freedom - you should know that some cities in France are more conducive to this practice than ...
"How can you govern a country where there are 246 varieties of cheese?" said De Gaulle. Gastronomy is an integral part of the discovery of the cities of France and their regions. French cuisine is rich, varied and renowned throughout the world. Many cities in the country have developed their own culinary specialties, so much so that they are sometimes true emblems of the city. From north to south and from west to east, here are 10 French ...
Dijon welcomes a new contemporary art fair. It brings together nearly 30 French and foreign galleries at the Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon, and promotes the rapprochement between galleries, artists and collectors. It is also an opportunity to support the young local creation. For this edition, a great first in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, the fair will honour Belgian galleries and artists, as well as art publishing. It should also be ...
