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Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region.
It is beautiful city with many places to visit such as the Palace
of the Dukes wfrom where the powerful Burgundy Dukes ruled their
lands.
The mustard shop which dates back to 1820, is in the "de la
Libertie" and is one of the main shopping streets for the local
people.

Visit the cathedral of Notre-Dame at night and view the unique
facade covered with gargoles. On one of the walls there is an owl
sculpted in the stone wall of the church, place your right hand
on the carving and make a wish.
The antique quarter is set near the Rue Verriere with cobbled streets
and half-timbered houses, there are treasors from all ages.
The cafes with terraces are the ideal place to try the traditional
mixture of Cassis and white wine. When you are hungry there are
restaurants at every corner, offering dishes not only from Burgundy
but also many other regions of the world, there is a table which
can meet all budgets.

The important market which sells food is indoors, but the clothes
and other objects are spread out along the streets.

There are also many shops specializing in food products such as
breads, cheeses, wines, spices and sauces.

The Palace of Dukes, which was the throne to the power Burgundy
Dukes, slowly changed over the centuries from a fortified castle
into an elegant palace. Today it is open for visits, is the centre
of official parades and ceromonies and also one of France's finest
art galleries.
In the city center there are some streets that you should explore,
such as:
- Rue Berbisey, with a Cosmopolitan mixture of shops and architecture.
- Rue de la Choutte, near the cathedral Notre Dame, containing
elegant antique shops.
- Rue de Liberte, the main shopping high street, with impressive
clothes and fashion boutiques.
What to see in Dijon...
- Ducal Palace
- Art museums
- Musé des Beaux Arts, Place St Chapelle, 03 80 74
52 70
- Art Sacrée, 15 rue Sainte Anne, 03 80 44 12 69
- Vie Bourginonne, 17 rue Sainte Anne, 03 80 44 12 69
- Market place
- Gastronomic festival (October)
- Rue de la Liberty, for those wonderful French boutiques
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Where to stay
Where to eat...
| Restaurants |
Tel |
Distance |
| Restaurant Thibert |
03 80 67 74 64 |
10 min |
| La Dame Aquitaine |
03 80 30 45 65 |
10 min |
| Cote Saint Jean |
03 80 50 11 77 |
10 min |
Where to drink...
| Bars cafes clubs |
Tel |
Distance |
| La Jamaïque |
03 80 73 52 19 |
15 min |
| Café Condorcet |
03 80 45 14 88 |
10 min |
| Brighton |
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15 min |
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