Location: Dijon
Top Things to do in Dijon
What to do and see in Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte: The Best Museums
As the ancient capital of the Burgundy province, Dijon is an architecturally rich city offering far more than mustard. In its restored medieval core, you'll discover one of France's oldest museums, the MusÂe des Beaux-Arts, as well as the elegant Palace of the Dukes and the opulent 1614 mansion HÂtel de Vogue. Take a quiet walk through the lime- and chestnut-lined paths of Cours du Parc, a green space dating to 1671, and don't forget to pair the region's rich history with its gastronomic delights.
Restaurants in Dijon
1. Palace of the Dukes
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The power of the former Dukes of Burgundy is evident from the palace, part is now city hall and another the excellent Musée des Beaux-Arts.
2. Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
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4.5 based on 1,609 reviews
Reviewed By Vacation37115 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A very nice museum, with a very interesting collection of paintings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Don't miss the two richly decorated tombs !
3. Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
4. Musee Magnin
5. Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne
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4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Dickie-Bird
A very interesting (and free) visit. Very interesting to see the section about Henri Vincenot, the author.
6. Mulot & Petitjean
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Founded in 1796, Mulot & Petitjean craft traditional gingerbread from more than 220 years. Production begins in the same way that it used to, with the creation of a base dough from wheat flour, honey and sweeteners. Dijon's genuine gingerbread, made from wheat flour, remains an authentic product which awakes the gourmand memory of our childhood. Mulot & Petitjean is certified an «Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant». This a sign of recognition from the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, implemented to distinguish French companies for their excellent traditional and industrial savoir-faire. It rewards unfailing attachment to a product, to traditional recipes, to unique savoir-faire, to the kindly preservation of its remarkable heritage, and to the enhancement of its historical sites and remarkable architecture. Mulot and Petitjean, whose factory is located in Dijon, operates 4 own stores in the region and has a distribution network throughout France.
Reviewed By 4historyandculture - Charlotte, United States
A beautiful store to buy the most delicious ginger bread that melts in your mouth. It keeps well and we had a sample.
7. Musee Archeologique
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4.0 based on 117 reviews
8. Musee de l'Electricite
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
9. Musee Rude
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4.0 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By charbias - Lyon, France
The entrance is free and it doesn't take too long to see everything. The copies of Francois Rude's sculptures enable one to see how detailed his work is. The copy of La Marseillaise is great as although I've been to the Arc de Triomphe, there you can't really see the expressions on the faces of the characters or the detail of the work. Ruins of the church can also be seen.
10. Musee d'Art Sacre
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4.0 based on 63 reviews
