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Dijon (UK: / ˈ d iː ʒ ɒ̃ /, US: / d iː ˈ ʒ oʊ n /, French: ⓘ) is a city that serves as the prefecture of the Côte-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. As of 2017 the commune had a population of 156,920.
- 220–410 m (720–1,350 ft), (avg. 245 m or 804 ft)
- Côte-d'Or
Mar 5, 2024 · Discover Dijon's history, art, gastronomy and wine in this UNESCO-listed city. Explore its palaces, churches, museums, markets and new cultural hub, Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. Nearing the end of a nine-year renovation, these sprawling galleries in Dijon's monumental Palais des Ducs are works of art in themselves and constitute…
- Église Notre Dame. A block north of the Palais des Ducs, this church was built between 1220 and 1240. Its extraordinary façade's three tiers are lined with leering gargoyles…
- Tour Philippe le Bon. Adjacent to the ducal palace, this 46m-high, mid-15th-century tower affords fantastic views over the city. On a clear day you can see all the way to Mont…
- Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne. Once home to Burgundy's powerful dukes, this monumental palace with a neoclassical facade overlooks place de la Libération, old Dijon's magnificent…
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Dijon, city, capital of Côte d’Or département and of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté région, east-central France. The city is 203 miles (326 km) southeast of Paris by road and lies at the confluence of the Ouche and Suzon rivers. Situated at the foot of the Côte d’Or hills to its west and near a plain of fertile vineyards, the city has many ...
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Dijon is the largest city in the eastern French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Dijon is best known for its mustard (named after the town), which is no longer produced in its metropolitan area, but it is still one of the most beautiful cities in France, and its historic buildings and byways were not heavily damaged by bombing in World War ...
34,251. PLAN YOUR TRIP. Dijon. 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 Musee des Beaux-Arts, as well as the elegant Palace of the Dukes and the opulent 1614 mansion Hotel de Vogue.
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