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Dijon, France
Dijon is in the Cote d'Or, Burgundy
The ancient capital of Burgundy was once called Divio. The city of Dijon offers very interesting historical visits, cultural activities and fine restaurants. Not only famous for mustard, it was also the birth place of Gustave Eiffel, who built the Eiffel tower in Paris.
The city is now the most important between Paris and Lyon, with major road communications and the high speed train called the TGV, getting to and from Dijon is easy.
The city has the largest amount of buildings more than 300 years old, which are still standing, this make the old town centre very agreeable to walk around, for example the Rue de la Chouette and Verrerie are very charming, with half-timbered houses and narrow cobbled streets.
Places to visit in the city would be the catherdral Notre Dame, Saint Michel, the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, the old shopping streets with the indoor market, and also the main Burgundy vineyards begin just to the south of the city.
The town has a gourmet reputation and the choice of restaurants is vast, dishes for all tastes from all over the world.
The famous Kir cocktail also originates from the city, created by the Cannon Kir, the drink is made of blackberries and is added to white wine or Champagne.
Dijon is also host to the annual Foire Gastronomique at the end of October, which is a food fair, attracting thousands of visitors.
 Cruise, tour, trips, visits
Day cruises on the canal
Private day cruises for 2 to 6 people on board a beautiful barge. The boat navigates through the canal locks with a very experienced crew.
The rates include lunch buffet and wines served on board, plus pick up and drop in Dijon or Beaune.
Events, expos, festivals
Summerlied
Folklore and traditional festival, the program and artist."Festival de la chanson d'Alsace"
Dijon city congress hall
Information about expos and meetings. This is also where the famous Foire Gastronomique de Dijon is held ever year.
Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes
Dijon apartment rentals
A selection of high standing apartments for short term self-catering vacation rentals in the heart of the old Dijon city center.
Historical monuments, castles, museums
Divio
The beautiful city with a hundred bells. This excellent web site (in French) lets you explore the rich history of the city of Dijon.
Wines, vins
Private wine tours
If you would like to discover the delights and savours of the local Burgundy Vine yards, take a tour and share the knowledge of one of the local experts. Your guide, Max offers private tours of the most famous wine cellars and vine-yards. Wine tasting and a local restaurant are some of the ingredients for your pleasure.
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