Dijon, France

Dijon

Burgundy's capital, home of mustard and colourful glazed roofs.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Dijon

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Palace of the Dukes and the free Museum of Fine Arts inside it.
  2. AfternoonFollow the brass owl trail through the old town, and touch the little stone owl for luck.
  3. EveningHave dinner around Les Halles covered market.

Day 2

Drive the Burgundy wine route through the Côte de Nuits to Beaune.

What to eat

Boeuf bourguignon, pain d'épices gingerbread and Dijon mustard.

Local tips

Make the most of Dijon

Beat the crowds

Dijon is never very crowded. The Saturday market is the busiest moment.

Best photo spot

The colourful glazed tile roofs of the old buildings, and the view from the Philip the Good tower.

Getting there

Trains from Paris take about 1.5 hours. The centre is compact and walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The Burgundy wine route south of the city, with villages like Beaune.

Good to know

Follow the owl trail: small brass owl arrows in the pavement lead you past the main sights. Touch the carved stone owl on the church of Notre-Dame for luck.

Plan your visit

Getting to Dijon

Getting there

  • Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE)45 km away
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)145 km away
  • Lyon175 km away
  • Nancy175 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forFood, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Dijon: good to know

Is Dijon worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and historic old towns. Burgundy's capital, home of mustard and colourful glazed roofs.

How many days do you need in Dijon?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Dijon?

You can visit all year. Dijon is never very crowded. The Saturday market is the busiest moment.

How do you get to Dijon?

The nearest airport is Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), about 45 km away. Trains from Paris take about 1.5 hours. The centre is compact and walkable.

What is there to see near Dijon?

Nearby hidden places include Yvoire (144 km), Lavaux (159 km) and Vosges (Gérardmer) (161 km).

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