The city of Dijon, the capital of the wine region of Burgundy and the center of the Côte d'Or department, is the owner of a long and eventful history that left its inhabitants with a beautiful architecture, the second largest after the Parisian Louvre Museum of Fine Arts (le Musée des Beaux Arts ), first-class gastronomy and a unique natural landscape.
And if even someone has never heard of the famous Dijon mustard (la moutarde de Dijon), he knows exactly one of the most popular inhabitants of Dijon Gustave Eiffel, who created the most famous si the mall of France. It is significant that in the home of the architect nothing reminiscent of his achievements.
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History and culture
Dijon was founded in the Roman Empire, around the 6th century BC. e. After the Capetians came to power, the dynasty of French kings, the city becomes a major trading center and the capital of the dukes of Burgundy.
However, the offensive of the "golden age" is connected with another royal dynasty - the house of Valois, three of whose representatives were born in Dijon: John Fearless, Philip Good and Karl Dare . The economic and cultural flowering can be easily explained: it was during this period that the rulers concentrated power over a large part of the territories of north-eastern France, western Germany, Belle and the Netherlands . The Dukes were the great patrons of art, science, education, and from the 14th to the 15th centuries, the best painters, sculptors, architects of their time created in Dijon making the city the center of European culture .
At the end of the 15th century Dijon was losing its capital status, becoming a province. Subsequently, part of the former glory returns to Louis XIV. One of the creators of Versailles, the most famous architectural masterpiece of the "sun-king" era, Jules Arduin-Mansar even rebuilds the walls of the Palais des Ducs.
Since the 19th century, there has been an active construction of railways. From that moment, one can speak of Dijon as a major railway junction in France and a city with a developed industry. Today the capital of Burgundy is a rare example of how the dignity of modern life is combined with the medieval color of a carefully kept history.
How to get to Dijon
By car:
From Paris to Dijon by autobahn (A6 and A38) go around 312 km. If the traffic is not difficult, the journey takes no more than three hours. The distance from Lyon (Autobahn A6) and Geneva is much smaller - 194 and 189 km, respectively.
By train:
It is most convenient to get by rail, noiseless and high-speed. From the Gare de Lyon in Paris, trains regularly run TGV. The journey takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. There are first and second class. The ticket can be ordered online on the website (www.voyages-sncf.com). The fare for the second class varies between 46-58 EUR. In case the ticket was not purchased in advance, it is necessary to remember that the trains are best served in the early morning (break for about an hour)
Dijon railway station (Gare de Dijon-Ville), the second largest and most significant in France, is located in five minutes walk from the city center, so there is no need to look for a taxi or bus by yourself.
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How to find your way in the city
The busiest street in Dijon is Svobody street (rue de la Liberté) originates from Place Darcy, kzala, it passes the Ducal Palace (Palais des Ducs), ending at St. Michael's Church (Église Saint Michel). In the adjoining territories there are the main shops of the city, numerous restaurants and cafes. In particular, the famous Lafayette Gallery
The starting point of all tourist excursions is Darcy Square. It is here that the first bronze owl mounted in the roadway is located. Such owls-talismans, in the amount of 22, marked the places that must be visited by the guests of Dijon. The route is called "Following the owl" (le Parcours de la Chouette)
Dijon's climate
Cloudy + 12 ° С afternoon + 5 ° With night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 9 ° С in the afternoon + 9 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 10 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° C at night ° C water |
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | oct | nov | ||
| dec | day | + 4 | + 6 | + 12 | + 15 | + 19 | + 23 | + 25 | + 24 | + 21 | + 15 | + 9 |
| + 4 | at night | - 1 | + 0 | + 2 | + 5 | + 8 | + 12 | + 13 | + 13 | + 10 | + 6 | + 2 |
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Transport
The best way to travel around the city is by foot. For those who are not a fan of long walks in the open air, there is a public transport system Divia. Buses run from seven in the morning until seven in the evening. Every five, eight, ten, fifteen or thirty minutes, depending on the number. A ticket for one trip for an hour costs 1 EUR. Travel card for 24 hours, the time is counted from the moment of "piercing" the ticket, - 3.30 EUR.
Free maps, however, in English, can be obtained at the Tourist Office on 11 Rue des Forges, Office de Tourisme. The schedule of work: from April to September, from Monday to Saturday, from 9.30 to 18.30; on Sunday, from 10.00 to 18.00. From October to March, from Monday to Saturday, from 9.30 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00; on Sunday, from 10.00 to 16.00
Cuisine and restaurants
In Dijon you will be offered Cyr (kir), a cocktail that includes two-thirds of black currant liquor ( crème de cassis) and one-third of the wine aligoté (aligoté). Sometimes white wine is replaced with champagne. This type of cocktail is proudly called "Royal Kir" (kir royal).
Every year, since 1921, Dijon hosts the International Gastronomic Fair, where you can get acquainted with the best wines, delicacy products, decorative art items. Usually it is visited by about 200 thousand people.
Shopping and shopping
La Boutique Maille (address: 32 rue de la Liberte) - this trading house was founded in 1777 and is located in the heart of the city. Specialization - different kinds of mustard (classic, with the addition of herbs, with a taste of mandarin and pistachio, etc.) and paraphernalia for its storage. If you wish, you can taste at the
Weekly Fair in the Place du Marche on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, from 8 am to noon, and on Saturdays, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Dijon
Modern Dijon has something to be proud of: almost in its original form, many architectural monuments have been preserved. If the time is limited and there is no opportunity for a full-fledged survey, the Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Church and St. Michael's Church are in the first place among the many sights.
Dijon's Heart - The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, in the east wing of which is the Museum the fine arts. Inside the palace there is a Salle des gardes with the tombs of Philip the Bold and his son John the Fearless. The Gothic church of Notre Dame, with its carved, medieval facade with gargoyles, was built in the 13th century. Bells are brought from Flanders. The Church of St. Michael, built almost two centuries, is an example of how the Renaissance comes to replace the Renaissance.
Dijon Museum
The Museum of Fine Arts
(Musée des Beaux Arts) works all week except Tuesday. From 2 May to 31 October - from 9.30 to 18.00. From November 2 to April 30 - from 10.00 to 17.00. Ticket price: 6 EUR
Museum Magnen
(Musée Magnin) exhibits French, Italian and Flemish paintings. Works from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00. Ticket price: 3.50 EUR.
Musée Archéologique and Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne are open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 2.00 to 6.00. Admission is free. Photo of Dijon (12)