Dijon Hotels
Travel to Dijon
Dijon, famed for the spicy mustard produced here, is located in the centre of the Côte dOr and is the ancient capital of Burgundy. The region, of course, is renowned for its fabulous wine and cheese. Dijon is the perfect place to enjoy these delicacies along with beautiful scenery and old world charm.
Getting there
Dijon is 312kms from Paris and 320kms northeast of Lyon. International visitors can fly to Paris and connect by car or train to Dijon. From Paris, follow the A6 southeast to the town of Pouilly-en-Auxois, then east along A38 to Dijon. The train journey from Paris Gare de Lyon takes roughly two hours, and there are over 20 trains daily to Dijon.
Info on Dijons Key attractions
Dijon is a modern little town, with a medieval feel. It has wonderful half-timbered houses and hotels, many of which rival those in Paris. Perhaps the most striking cluster of buildings is Dijon's three central churches, built one after the other for three distinct parishes. The most notable museum in the city is the Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in an old palace. It is touted as one of France's oldest and richest museums, and boasts a superb collection of 14th and 19th century French paintings and sculptures. As Dijon is the home of mustard, visitors cannot miss the Musée de la Moutarde, where you can learn about the history of mustard.
Out and about in Dijon
Dijon is a great base from which to explore the Burgundy region, particularly if you love wine or bicycling. Additionally, fans of medieval history and French cuisine will not be disappointed. This region is somewhat off the tourist track and offers cyclists plenty of quiet roads which go past tree-lined canals, rolling pastures and serene forests. Here you can also sample world-renowned wine and excellent cuisine. The vineyard of the Côte dOr, the Côte de Beaune and Châblis yield some of the worlds most venerated wines.
Leisure Options
there are plenty of restaurants where you can sample the famous Dijon mustard on fabulous dishes. Additionally, you won't have trouble finding the delicious wine and cheese of the Burgundy region. |
Safety
when travelling to an unfamiliar environment, remain alert for potential hazards. Tourists are more susceptible to pickpocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. Outdoor activities and driving can place you at greater risk for accidents. Language barriers and strange routines can also result in missed travel arrangements. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you or your family when visiting Dijon.
Weather in Dijon
Dijon in the summer is very hot but with a few welcome showers. In winter, there are frequent spells of fine, bright, cold weather. Autumn, the grape harvest season, is a generally pleasant and warm season. Also, autumn is probably the best time of year to visit Dijon where the colours of nature blend harmoniously with the gentle blue of the sky.
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