Dijon - what to see for a tourist in the city?

Dijon may not be the first city you visit, but lovers of historical and architectural heritage will appreciate this place. Walking along the streets of old Dijon, you will be transported to another era, and you will find yourself among the wooden and stone houses, cobbled streets, solid mansions and Vogue and Chartraire de Montigny hotels, real witnesses of eighteenth century architecture. As you pass Miller's house, you will remember that this was the location of Cyrano de Bergerac film in 1990.

For a comfortable trip, many tourists prefer to use car rental services in France. The average cost of renting a car in Orly airport (Paris) is 20 euros per day, in Nice the cost of renting a car is the same as at the airport, although usually renting at the airport is cheaper.

The prefecture of Dijon has received the honorary title of "City of Art and History". The former capital of the Duchy of Burgundy reveals its rich historical past. Visit the famous Palace of the Duke of Burgundy, the eternal symbol of the city. At the Museum of Fine Arts, you can learn more about the glorious past of the city. Dijon is valued not only for its heritage, but also for its quiet and provincial way of life. You can see the graves of Dukes Philip the Bold and John the Fearless there.

The city of "a hundred spiers", as Francois I dubbed Dijon. A pearl and a masterpiece of Burgundy Gothic, the Church of Our Lady stands out for its facade, which is decorated with 51 gargoyles and a carved owl (symbol of the city). It is believed that touching an owl brings good luck.

Green Dijon ... Walking through the parks of the city, such as the Colomier Park (17th century), created by a student of Le Notre, or the Darcy garden will give you the opportunity to admire the polar bear sculptors Francois Pompon (copy of Henri Martinet). Visit Cyrus Lake, an artificial lake west of Dijon named after Felix Cyrus, a former mayor. The beach of this city is very popular with vacationers.

Today, Dijon has enriched its architecture with modern buildings, such as the futuristically designed Elitis Tower, which hosts international congresses and exhibitions.

Gourmets will not be disappointed: Dijon restaurants are the hallmark of Burgundy cuisine. A short excursion in the immediate vicinity of Dijon along the Grand Cru route will allow you to learn more about Burgundy wines with their tasting, and along the way you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Burgundy villages. In Marsanne-la-Cote, try a glass of good white, rosé or red wine. By the way, the city is the only production of wines of three colors at once.

At the International Gastronomy Exhibition, held in autumn, sample local products such as gingerbread, blackcurrant cream and Dijon mustard.

Many famous people were born and worked in this city: engineer Gustave Eiffel, sculptor Francois Rude and writer Henry Vincent.

The city of "a hundred spiers" is not accidentally named! Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, is the birthplace of many kings of France and has a large number of religious buildings. This city has become an agglomeration by combining neighboring cities, and the whole history is displayed on the walls of the streets. Take some time to walk around the old monuments of Dijon, where everyone has a story to tell. Palace of the Dukes in the Garden of Arquebus, Cathedral of St. Benignia, Notre-Dame and Saint-Michel… there are many places that will delight you so much that you will want to stay here for a few days!