Former capital of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon combines a UNESCO-listed historic centre, renowned gastronomy and a small carved good-luck owl that has watched over the city for centuries. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Dijon, places to visit near Dijon or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Dijon on the interactive mapThis vast complex brings together the medieval ducal residence and the 17th-century Palace of the Estates of Burgundy, unified by Mansart, Louis XIV's architect, around Place de la Libération.
See on the map →This 13th-century Gothic church bears on one of its buttresses the famous carved owl, touched with the left hand by visitors for good luck.
See on the map →One of the oldest museums in France, set in the heart of the Ducal Palace, it presents a collection from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, with free admission.
See on the map →This Gothic building preserves an exceptional 11th-century Romanesque crypt, a remnant of the earlier abbey church and a witness to Dijon's rich religious past.
See on the map →Rising 46 metres within the Ducal Palace, this tower offers a panorama over Burgundy's distinctive rooftops and Place de la Libération below.
See on the map →This 19th-century park invites relaxation around its ponds and aviary, and is home to the famous polar bear sculpture by Pompon, an emblematic work by a Dijon sculptor.
See on the map →This monumental sculpture by Claus Sluter, a Gothic masterpiece of the 14th century, stands in the former Charterhouse of Champmol, the necropolis of the Dukes of Burgundy.
See on the map →This 19th-century iron market hall, attributed to Gustave Eiffel, houses a lively covered market in the heart of the city, renowned for its Burgundy produce.
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