What to do and see in Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

August 8, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

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 MusŽe des Beaux-Arts, as well as the elegant Palace of the Dukes and the opulent 1614 mansion H™tel 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. Monument A Saint Bernard

La Place Saint-bernard, 21000, Dijon France +33 3 80 74 51 51 http://e-monumen.net/patrimoine-monumental/monument-a-saint-bernard-dijon/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Monument A Saint Bernard

2. Owl's Trail

Dijon France +33 892 70 05 58 https://www.destinationdijon.com/moments-a-vivre/le-parcours-de-la-chouette/
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4.5 based on 2,327 reviews

Owl's Trail

This 22-stage trail is designed not only to give you a taste of Dijon's charm, but also to take you back in time and show you the history of our town. Each numbered stage takes in a place of interest, and the whole trail can be covered on foot in about one hour. If you feel like finding out more about Dijon, this trail proposes 3 different loops: the Rousseau loop, the Zola loop and the Moses loop. But there's no reason to hurry! Take your time and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the many museums, galleries, shops and cafés terraces!

Reviewed By rons320 - New York City, United States

We came o Dijon on a rainy day and instead of soaking wet wandering is streets went to Beaune and returned to Dijon in the afternoon right after the rain stopped. Although most sites were either closed or closing we still enjoyed the Owl's walk and most of the old town. It took us about 5 hours.

3. Rue Des Forges

Rue Des Forges, 21000, Dijon France
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4.5 based on 353 reviews

Rue Des Forges

Reviewed By jandavina - Winnersh, United Kingdom

Was so pleasantly surprised by the Beauty of this town .. amazing architecture and lovely old Streets to wander along .. photographers delight

4. Tour Philippe le Bon

Place des ducs de bourgogne, Dijon France +33 892 70 05 58 http://www.destinationdijon.com
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4.5 based on 409 reviews

Tour Philippe le Bon

Reviewed By AmyConshy

Tickets are timed; easy to make reservation at the tourist office. The climb is led by a member of the tourist office staff; they stop several times along the climb to give a bit of history and point out architectural details. When we reached the top the 360 degree view was stunning, and we did not at all feel rushed to get our pictures and then climb down. Great way to spend 45 minutes!

5. Chartreuse de Champmol et Puits de Moise

1 boulevard Chanoine Kir, 21000, Dijon France +33 3 80 44 11 54 http://www.destinationdijon.com
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Chartreuse de Champmol et Puits de Moise

6. Place de la Liberation

Dijon France +33 3 80 74 51 51 http://www.dijon.fr
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4.5 based on 1,230 reviews

Place de la Liberation

Reviewed By patc218 - Napa, United States

What a wonderful way to spend an evening. Sipping a glass of wine in one of the many outdoor cafes, watching the children enjoy the fountains. Delightful.

7. Hotel de Vogue

8 rue de la Chouette, 21000, Dijon France http://www.dijon.fr/recherche!0-79/hotel+de+vogue!7-0/hotel-de-vogue!2-44/
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Hotel de Vogue

8. Halles de Dijon

Rue Odebert, 21000, Dijon France +33 3 45 18 19 47 http://www.cityzeum.com/les-halles-de-dijon
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4.0 based on 173 reviews

Halles de Dijon

Reviewed By Morrislaw - Boston, United States

If you are in the Dijon area on one of the market days, this is a must-see, and simply a must-buy if you are cooking at home. In addition to all the meats and standards, this market has a surprising (to me) array of seafood items, given the distance from Dijon to the sea. If you love good, fresh food, this is heavenly.

9. Hotel des Postes de Dijon

Place Grangier, 21000, Dijon France
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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Hotel des Postes de Dijon

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

A wonderful example of the art noveau style. Outstanding service made using the postal service to mail back a parcel a pleasure.

10. Porte Guillaume

place Darcy, 21000, Dijon France http://www.dijon.fr
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4.0 based on 177 reviews

Porte Guillaume

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

This beautiful 18 century gate was once part of the city walls. One one panel is a commemorative plaque to Thomas Jefferson.

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