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City Stats:
Population: 151,576
Population of Urban Area: 250,516
Number of Hotels on This Site: 93
Size: 15.60 square miles
More Info At: http://www.visitdijon.com
Key Tourist Sights:
For an interesting collection of 19th-century art, as well as some antiques, head to Musee Magnin. It is housed in a mansion dating back to the 17th century and is one of the main attractions of the city.
Another good museum to visit is Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne, which depicts rural life in Burgundy over the centuries.
Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne used to be the residence of the dukes, and is now a civic centre as well as the main tourist attraction of Dijon. It has a fine arts museum and you can also see some decorated tombs here.
St Benigne Cathedral is well worth a visit, and perhaps the most interesting feature to check out is the Romanesque crypt below.
The botanical garden in Dijon, Jardin de l'Arquebuse and Musee, is an excellent place to enjoy some tranquility. There are lots of paths to explore and if you go with children then there are play areas as well.
Les Halles is a historic market in Dijon and is an excellent way to get a real feel for the city during your time here. It is open a few times a week and you will be able to find lots of vendors selling all variety of food, clothes and more. It is also known for having been designed by Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower.
Best Known For:
If there is one thing which Dijon is known for throughout the world it is Dijon Mustard. It is a very strong mustard, although not all Dijon Mustard comes from Dijon itself. You can find out more about it by visiting the Amora mustard museum and the Boutique Maille mustard store.
Dijon was not as badly affected by World War II as some of the other settlements in Northern France. For that reason it still boasts many old houses from as far back as the 12th century.
The Gastronomic Fair is held in Dijon each year and is one of the main events of the city's calendar. It attracts 200,000 people each year in autumn and is one of the biggest fairs in the country.
Dijon is also famous for being the birthplace of Gustave Eiffel, famous around the world for designing the iconic Eiffel Tower. |