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Dijon

Description: City in east central France, capital of Côte-d'Or Department. Dijon boasts a surprisingly large number of churches and ... more

Dijon ... cathedrals, including St. Benigne, Notre-Dame, St. Etienne, and St. Michel. It is noteworthy that the crypt of Cathédrale Saint-Bégnine dates from 1000 years ago, and the city has retained many architectural styles from many of the main periods from the past millennium, including Gothic, Renaissance and Capetian. Many of the still-inhabited houses in the city's central district date from before the 18th century. Among the more interesting of Dijon's "must see" localities is the Ducal Palace, the Palais des Ducs et des Etats de Bourgogne or "Palace of the Dukes and the Estates of Burgundy, which is one of only a few remaining examples of the Capetian period in the region.

Newest Review: ... and won the title of “first French green city” once upon a time. Dijon has an important role for the French economy as it is the first industrial centre between Paris, Lyon and Nancy and count nowadays around 1000 industrial establishments, nearly 2000 scientists and more than 25 000 students. It is well located within the national country and Europe. Dijon is on the main road ... more

... to major cities and the circulation of goods gets easier thanks to railways and the local airport. The cuisine is quite rich as it uses wine sauces. Many great chefs come from the region. You can enjoy a meal for about 100francs/£10 in most restaur...more

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Dijon: mustard dips in France (850 words)
by - written on 24/01/02 (Very useful, 634 readings)
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Let’s tell a bit of myself first as I come from the region. I was born in Chenove, only few miles away from Dijon. I lived in Nuits-St-Georges for my first seven years before moving down to the south of France. But I have a good visual perception of the city and I enjoy the visit every time I go there. I will quickly tell a few words about Nuits: it is a small town but full of resources and lovely gardens and very nice architecture. It is also famous for wines. The industrial side (mainly Pampryl juice maker and Filiber printing company) plays an important part as it employs more than half of the Nuitons (people living in this city). I remember ... Read the complete review

A busier version of Beaune! (174 words)
by - written on 23/02/01 (Useful, 32 readings)
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Imagine Beaune! (Refer to France > Beaune) The add tourists! Your probably coming close to Dijon. Although it is still beutiful it has all the advantages of a small picturesque town but with the hussle and bussle of a busy city. It has it's beautiful colourful roof tops. There is historic streets and house to visit. The Palais looks amazing from the outside. Unfortuantly when I visted Dijon it was after I had been to Beaune and my view of Dijon wa more of disappointment as nothing can come close to Beaune if its a city. I plan to visit Dijon again soon, but this time before Beaune. My only real ... Read the complete review

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