{"id":242299,"date":"2026-06-13T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=242299"},"modified":"2026-06-14T14:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:58:58","slug":"dijon-france-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Dijon, France: 12 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you love the French countryside, history that seems to breathe out of every stone, and top-class gastronomy, then Dijon in France will absolutely win you over. <strong>This city was once the seat of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy<\/strong>, who, with their wealth and influence, easily outshone even the kings of France themselves. Today it&#8217;s an incredibly elegant, compact and laid-back destination that offers the perfect mix of medieval lanes, modern museums and the aroma of world-famous mustard. You&#8217;ll quickly discover that Burgundy is far from being just about endless vineyards \u2014 it&#8217;s also about stunning architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroll through the centre of Dijon feels like a journey back in time, because <strong>the historic core is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and ranks among the best preserved in France. It&#8217;s easy to find your way around, you can reach everything on foot, and on every corner a gorgeous little caf\u00e9 or bakery peeks out at you. I&#8217;ve put together a detailed guide to help you plan your trip. You&#8217;ll find tips on the most interesting places, practical information about transport, and advice on where to rest your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1479\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Summary for those who don&#039;t have time to read the whole article\" class=\"wp-image-210818\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-scaled.jpg 1479w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-700x969.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-768x1063.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-1110x1536.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-696x964.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-1392x1927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1479px) 100vw, 1479px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Eusebius \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#When_to_Visit_Dijon\" >When to Visit Dijon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Dijon\" >Where to Stay in Dijon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#12_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Dijon_France\" >12 Things to See and Do in Dijon, France<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#1_Palace_of_the_Dukes_of_Burgundy\" >1. Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#2_Museum_of_Fine_Arts_Musee_des_Beaux-Arts\" >2. Museum of Fine Arts (Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#3_Place_de_la_Liberation\" >3. Place de la Lib\u00e9ration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#4_The_Owls_Trail_Parcours_de_la_Chouette\" >4. The Owl&#8217;s Trail (Parcours de la Chouette)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#5_Notre-Dame_Church_and_the_Lucky_Owl\" >5. Notre-Dame Church and the Lucky Owl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#6_The_Half-Timbered_House_District_and_Rue_des_Forges\" >6. The Half-Timbered House District and Rue des Forges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#7_Les_Halles_Market\" >7. Les Halles Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#8_Mustard_and_the_Maille_and_Fallot_Boutiques\" >8. Mustard and the Maille and Fallot Boutiques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#9_Tower_of_Philip_the_Good_Tour_Philippe_le_Bon\" >9. Tower of Philip the Good (Tour Philippe le Bon)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#10_The_Botanical_Garden_and_Parc_de_lArquebuse\" >10. The Botanical Garden and Parc de l&#8217;Arquebuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#11_Cite_Internationale_de_la_Gastronomie_et_du_Vin\" >11. Cit\u00e9 Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#12_Day_Trips_on_the_Route_des_Grands_Crus\" >12. Day Trips on the Route des Grands Crus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_Dijon\" >Where to Go Next from Dijon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#How_to_best_get_to_Dijon\" >How to best get to Dijon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Do_I_need_an_eco_sticker_to_drive_into_the_city_in_2026\" >Do I need an eco sticker to drive into the city in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#How_many_days_do_I_need_to_explore_the_city\" >How many days do I need to explore the city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Wheres_the_best_place_to_park_in_the_center\" >Where&#8217;s the best place to park in the center?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#What_will_vegetarians_fall_in_love_with_in_Dijon\" >What will vegetarians fall in love with in Dijon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Is_the_owl_trail_paid\" >Is the owl trail paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/dijon-france-things-to-do\/#Is_it_worth_buying_mustard_directly_in_Dijon\" >Is it worth buying mustard directly in Dijon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Main landmark to follow:<\/strong> Keep an eye on the brass owl arrows set into the pavement, which guide you through the entire historic centre without ever needing to look at a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Biggest sight:<\/strong> The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, which today houses one of the finest art museums in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>What you absolutely must do:<\/strong> Stroke the little stone owl on the Notre-Dame church with your left hand to bring yourself good luck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Foodie tip:<\/strong> Pop into the traditional Maille or Fallot boutiques and taste real Dijon mustard in unusual flavours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Ideal day trip:<\/strong> Hop on a local train and head to the nearby town of Beaune along the famous Route des Grands Crus wine trail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Driving in 2026:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re travelling by car, don&#8217;t forget to sort out the Crit&#8217;Air environmental sticker \u2014 without it you can&#8217;t enter the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1497\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed.jpg\" alt=\"When to visit Dijon, France\" class=\"wp-image-210822\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed.jpg 1497w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed-700x935.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed-768x1026.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed-1150x1536.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed-696x930.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-dijonu-37b300ed-1392x1860.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1497px) 100vw, 1497px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Antoine Coysevox \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Dijon\"><\/span>When to Visit Dijon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit Dijon and the wider Burgundy region is <strong>without a doubt spring or early autumn<\/strong>. May and June bring pleasant temperatures that are ideal for full days of wandering around the city, and the surrounding countryside is beautifully green. September is downright magical, because the whole region kicks off the grape harvest and announces the so-called Ban des vendanges, the official start date of the picking season. The days are still warmed by the sun, the scent of fermenting must fills the air, and the city hums with a very relaxed atmosphere. On top of that, the autumn vineyards turn gorgeous shades of gold and red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, <strong>avoid travelling in August<\/strong>, when the French take their mass summer holidays and the motorways heading south experience the so-called &#8220;black days&#8221; packed with traffic jams. You&#8217;ll also quickly find that plenty of small family businesses, bakeries and little shops in Dijon are simply closed because the owners have headed off to the coast. July is a touch better, but be prepared for inland temperatures climbing fairly high and streets full of tourists from all over the world. If you fly in, there are good connections from London to nearby hubs such as Paris (Charles de Gaulle) or Lyon, from where Dijon is just a short, scenic train ride away. Should you decide to drive over from the UK, factor in the Channel crossing plus the French motorway tolls, where you&#8217;ll pay roughly \u20ac9.50 per hundred kilometres, and keep a close eye on the new Free-Flow system on some stretches, where the barriers are gone and you have to pay the toll online within 72 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winter months have their own charm too, even if the weather tends to be raw and chilly. November and December draw visitors mainly for the Christmas markets and the festive lights, which suit the historic buildings beautifully. <strong>Do watch out for mid-November, though<\/strong>, because nearby Beaune hosts the famous charity wine auction in the historic Hospices de Beaune. In 2026, for example, this event falls on 15 November as part of the weekend known as Les Trois Glorieuses. The whole region bursts at the seams at that time, buyers descend on the area from around the globe, and accommodation prices shoot up sharply even in Dijon itself. Whenever you come, always remember that the traditional lunch menu is served in French restaurants strictly between noon and 2 p.m., so if you turn up later you&#8217;ll be lucky to get a dry baguette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay in Dijon, France\" class=\"wp-image-210826\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-dijonu-479c421e-1392x1856.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Antoine Coysevox \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Dijon\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Dijon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We like to look for places to stay on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, where the cancellation terms tend to be the best. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare and book through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing where to stay, I recommend <strong>looking for hotels right in the historic centre<\/strong> or very close to the train station. Dijon isn&#8217;t huge, and if you base yourself inside the imaginary ring formed by the main boulevards, you won&#8217;t have to deal with public transport at all. All the main sights, restaurants and the market hall will be within walking distance, which is a massive plus after an evening glass of Burgundy wine. If you&#8217;re travelling without a car, you&#8217;ll appreciate being near the station, where the TGV high-speed train from Paris Gare de Lyon gets you there in just an hour and a half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re driving, pick a hotel with its own parking, because street parking is very expensive and complicated. Don&#8217;t forget either that <strong>Dijon falls within a strict low-emission zone (ZFE)<\/strong>, so to drive in you&#8217;ll absolutely need the French Crit&#8217;Air environmental sticker. This requirement applies to UK-registered cars too, and you have to order the sticker online several weeks in advance for around \u20ac5 \u2014 otherwise you risk an unpleasant fine of up to \u20ac375.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to find great accommodation is to use <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/booking-com-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll discover hundreds of options from luxury palaces to cosy apartments. If you&#8217;re after something truly special, <strong>take a look at the Grand <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=dijon&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20La%20Cloche%20Dijon&#038;address=Dijon%2C%20Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel La Cloche Dijon<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>. This five-star hotel sits in a beautiful historic building right by Darcy Park and offers complete comfort, a gorgeous wellness area and flawless service that you&#8217;ll appreciate after a long day spent exploring the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a happy middle ground that won&#8217;t cost the earth and still delivers great quality, <strong>go for the popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=dijon&#038;hotelname=H%C3%B4tel%20des%20Ducs&#038;address=Dijon%2C%20Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel des Ducs<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>. It&#8217;s just a few steps from the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, the rooms are modernly furnished, and the staff will happily help you book tables at local spots. If you prefer self-catering and a bit more space, you&#8217;ll definitely appreciate the Aparthotel Adagio Access Dijon R\u00e9publique. 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Offers absolute comfort, wonderful wellness facilities and impeccable service that you&#8217;ll appreciate after a long day spent exploring the city.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=dijon&#038;hotelname=H%C3%B4tel%20des%20Ducs&#038;address=Dijon%2C%20Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">H\u00f4tel des Ducs<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">A popular hotel with excellent value for money. Located just a few steps from the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, rooms are modernly furnished and the staff will gladly help you with reservations at local establishments.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=dijon&#038;address=Dijon&#038;hotelname=Aparthotel+Adagio+Access+Dijon+R%C3%A9publique&#038;search=Aparthotel+Adagio+Access+Dijon+R%C3%A9publique&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe1 Apartment<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Aparthotel Adagio Access Dijon R\u00e9publique<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Apartments ideal for those who prefer cooking their own meals and more space. 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From majestic palaces and tucked-away medieval lanes to the culinary experiences that draw gourmets from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy\" class=\"wp-image-210846\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-scaled.jpg 892w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-131x300.jpg 131w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-700x1607.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-768x1763.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-669x1536.jpg 669w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-696x1597.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/palac-burgundskych-vevodu-1fcd7bf0-1392x3195.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pierre Andr\u00e9 Leclercq \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Palace_of_the_Dukes_of_Burgundy\"><\/span>1. Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart of all Dijon is the stunning Palais des Ducs et des \u00c9tats de Bourgogne, which captivates you at first glance with its sheer size. This sprawling complex of buildings <strong>was once the power base of the Dukes of Burgundy<\/strong>, who in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries ruled over a vast territory stretching all the way to present-day Netherlands. Dukes such as Philip the Bold or Charles the Bold were often richer and more influential than the French monarch himself, something that&#8217;s absolutely obvious from the grandeur of this building and the whole adjoining square. They managed to build an empire that set the tone for European politics and art of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you stand on the square in front of the palace, notice how the building seamlessly blends different architectural styles from completely different eras. The oldest Gothic parts, such as the tall tower and the old kitchens hidden in the back wings, date right back to those most famous dukes, while the rest of the enormous fa\u00e7ade was rebuilt in an elegant Neoclassical style several centuries later. <strong>Today the palace houses Dijon&#8217;s town hall and, above all, a wonderful art museum<\/strong> that ranks among the most important in France and is something you absolutely shouldn&#8217;t miss during your visit. The interiors are genuinely vast and exude an incredible sense of history that shaped the entire country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Walk through the palace courtyard in the evening too, after a good dinner. The building is beautifully and very thoughtfully lit, the whole area feels incredibly romantic and peaceful, and you can soak up the atmosphere of old Burgundy without the disruptive crowds of tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1150\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Fine Arts (Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts)\" class=\"wp-image-210854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-scaled.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-700x1247.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-768x1368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-862x1536.jpg 862w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-696x1240.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/muzeum-krasnych-umeni-musee-des-beaux-ar-cf96838e-1392x2480.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pierre Andr\u00e9 Leclercq \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Museum_of_Fine_Arts_Musee_des_Beaux-Arts\"><\/span>2. Museum of Fine Arts (Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum tucked away inside the breathtaking halls of the ducal palace recently underwent a major and very costly renovation. Today it <strong>ranks among the best institutions of its kind in all of France<\/strong> and easily holds its own against the great Paris galleries. Even if you&#8217;re not exactly a passionate art lover, this space will completely absorb you with its majestic architecture alone. What&#8217;s more, admission to the permanent collections is entirely free all year round, which is a very pleasant and utterly unexpected bonus for collections this significant and extensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest draw of the whole museum is <strong>the vast Guard Room with the monumental tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy<\/strong>, which represent the absolute pinnacle of medieval sculpture. The tombs of Philip the Bold and John the Fearless are masterpieces with no equal in Europe. Around the sarcophagi themselves you&#8217;ll see dozens of small, incredibly detailed alabaster figurines of mourners. Each of these figures has a completely different facial expression and a different fold in its heavy cloak \u2014 a truly fascinating sight that will keep you standing for tens of minutes as you keep spotting new details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Set aside at least two to three hours for the museum, because the exhibitions take you chronologically from ancient Egypt through medieval art all the way to twentieth-century painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc.jpg\" alt=\"Place de la Lib\u00e9ration in Dijon\" class=\"wp-image-210865\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/place-de-la-liberation-2dc94bcc-1392x782.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pierre Andr\u00e9 Leclercq \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Place_de_la_Liberation\"><\/span>3. Place de la Lib\u00e9ration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Right in front of the ducal palace stretches the vast semicircular Place de la Lib\u00e9ration, the social hub of the entire city. In the seventeenth century it was <strong>designed by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart<\/strong>, the same man who designed the magnificent Palace of Versailles for the Sun King. The square is laid out precisely to let the majesty of the palace shine and to underline the absolute power of the rulers of the time. Today it serves as the main meeting point for locals and tourists from all over the world who come here to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This whole broad, light-filled space is pedestrian-only and <strong>in the summer months it turns into one enormous, buzzing terrace<\/strong>. Dozens of neighbouring caf\u00e9s and restaurants set out their tables here, and you can enjoy an excellent coffee or an afternoon glass of chilled Burgundy wine with a view of the gushing fountains. With your wine, be sure to order a board with a selection of local cheeses from the nearby Jura mountains, which is an absolute gastronomic paradise for vegetarians. Just remember that if you want a hot lunch, you&#8217;ll need to make it within the strict window between noon and 2 p.m., because after that French chefs won&#8217;t cook you anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;re travelling to Dijon with kids, the water jets built straight into the pale paving of the square will keep them happily entertained for ages on hot summer days, while you relax at your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1293\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204.jpg\" alt=\"The Owl&#039;s Trail (Parcours de la Chouette)\" class=\"wp-image-210872\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204-700x471.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204-1536x1034.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204-696x469.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stezka-sovicek-parcours-de-la-chouette-55040204-1392x937.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Eusebius \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Owls_Trail_Parcours_de_la_Chouette\"><\/span>4. The Owl&#8217;s Trail (Parcours de la Chouette)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dijon came up with an absolutely brilliant way to guide tourists through the city so they don&#8217;t miss any important sight and don&#8217;t get lost in the maze of old streets. There&#8217;s no need to keep staring at maps on your phone or puzzle over a thick paper guidebook \u2014 you just <strong>carefully follow the brass triangles bearing the owl symbol<\/strong>, set right into the historic paving. This cleverly marked trail safely leads you through all the winding lanes and hidden little squares you&#8217;d otherwise probably walk straight past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic route is logically divided into <strong>22 main stops and takes you about an hour and a half at a leisurely pace<\/strong>. At each important historic site, whether it&#8217;s an old church or a notable palace, you&#8217;ll find a larger brass square with a number where you can stop and learn more. It&#8217;s an enormously fun and easy-going way to get to know the city \u2014 a bit like a children&#8217;s treasure hunt that entertains adults just as much as the youngest travellers \ud83d\ude05. The owl has been the city&#8217;s official symbol for centuries and has become its unofficial mascot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: At the tourist information centre you can buy a little booklet in English for a few euros, which reveals very interesting historical details for each stop. Alternatively, download the official audio app to your phone and listen to an engaging commentary as you walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa.jpg\" alt=\"Notre-Dame church and the lucky owl\" class=\"wp-image-210876\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa-700x500.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa-696x497.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kostel-notre-dame-a-sovicka-pro-stesti-5cd7a9aa-1392x994.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Uoaei1 \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Notre-Dame_Church_and_the_Lucky_Owl\"><\/span>5. Notre-Dame Church and the Lucky Owl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important stops on this trail is the majestic Notre-Dame church, rightly regarded by experts as <strong>an absolute masterpiece of thirteenth-century Burgundian Gothic<\/strong>. Its main fa\u00e7ade is utterly unique, decorated with three rows of mysterious false gargoyles that gaze down on you from above, lending the building a slightly eerie, mystical air. On the church roof stands the famous Jacquemart clock with its mechanical figures, which Duke Philip the Bold gave to the city in 1382 as valuable war booty from the conquered Flanders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many visitors, though, the most important thing is hidden outside on the church&#8217;s north wall, right in the narrow cobbled Rue de la Chouette. Here you&#8217;ll find <strong>a small owl carved into the stone, with crowds of people streaming towards it<\/strong>. Over the centuries it has been completely smoothed by the hands of passers-by, losing its original bird-like features until it resembles little more than a smooth stone. Legend has it that if you stroke it with your left hand \u2014 the one nearer your heart \u2014 and make a sincere wish, your secret wish is guaranteed to come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Be very careful not to have a phone, camera or heavy bag in your right hand while stroking the owl. According to local superstition, you&#8217;d be passing your luck on to those lifeless objects instead of yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1647\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891.jpg\" alt=\"Half-timbered house district and Rue des Forges\" class=\"wp-image-210882\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891-700x600.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891-1536x1318.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891-696x597.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ctvrt-s-hrazdenymi-domy-a-rue-des-forges-e1ffe891-1392x1194.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Rauenstein \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"dijon\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-06-14T07:35:53+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LK GYG karty \u2014 CRO redesign 2026-05 (namespace .lkx-) ===\n   C\u00edl: vy\u0161\u0161\u00ed CTR (hero + v\u00fdrazn\u00fd social proof + ak\u010dn\u00ed CTA, m\u00e9n\u011b \"reklamn\u00ed\").\n   Injektuje se inline do prvn\u00edho markeru postu (refresh_cards.py --inline-css). *\/\n.lkx-module, .lkx-module *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.lkx-module{\n  font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Georgia,sans-serif;\n  max-width:860px;margin:2.5rem auto;color:#1f2328;\n}\n\n\/* HEADER \u2014 lehk\u00fd editorsk\u00fd, \u017e\u00e1dn\u00fd bannerov\u00fd blok; 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The Half-Timbered House District and Rue des Forges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just behind the apse of the Notre-Dame church lies the most picturesque and photogenic part of Dijon, where the authentic atmosphere of the late Middle Ages hits you immediately. <strong>Narrow lanes such as Rue Verrerie or Rue des Forges are lined with old half-timbered houses<\/strong> with crooked wooden beams that often date back to the turbulent fifteenth century. These buildings look as if they&#8217;ve stepped out of a historical film, and their colourful fa\u00e7ades make the perfect backdrop for evening strolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these cobbled lanes you&#8217;ll find <strong>the best little boutiques, antique shops and traditional craft stores<\/strong>, where you can pick up original local souvenirs. As you walk, be sure to look up and study the careful details on the houses&#8217; gables. Many of them have beautifully carved wooden portals full of floral motifs, or small hidden inner courtyards you can sometimes discreetly glimpse through half-open, massive oak gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: On Rue des Forges you&#8217;ll find the H\u00f4tel Chambellan, a stunning old town palace that once belonged to a wealthy merchant family. Its inner courtyard hides a beautiful spiral stone staircase with a vault resembling a blossoming palm. Entry to the courtyard is free to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trznice-les-halles-0ef5845c.jpg\" alt=\"Les Halles market hall in Dijon\" class=\"wp-image-210887\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trznice-les-halles-0ef5845c.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trznice-les-halles-0ef5845c-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trznice-les-halles-0ef5845c-700x342.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trznice-les-halles-0ef5845c-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trznice-les-halles-0ef5845c-696x340.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: VVVCFFrance \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Les_Halles_Market\"><\/span>7. Les Halles Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to experience the everyday life of the French and soak up the aromas of the finest local produce, you have to head to the central Les Halles market first thing in the morning. This huge, airy building of glass and cast iron might well <strong>remind you of typical late-nineteenth-century Parisian architecture<\/strong> \u2014 and that&#8217;s a perfectly justified impression. Its design involved the company of the famous engineer Gustave Eiffel, who, as it happens, was born right here in Dijon and left his unmistakable mark on the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market is <strong>an absolute paradise for all lovers of good food and honest ingredients<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find dozens of carefully arranged stalls with local vegetables, freshly baked crusty baguettes and, above all, an endless array of cheeses that leave you spoilt for choice. As a vegetarian, I can guarantee you that the local cheese production is absolutely top-tier. Be sure to buy some matured hard Comt\u00e9 cheese, which comes from the nearby Jura mountains, or the famous creamy \u00c9poisses with its unmistakable aroma. Add some traditional goug\u00e8res \u2014 cheese puffs made from choux pastry \u2014 and you&#8217;ve got the perfect picnic for the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The market is in full swing only on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Ideally head there around nine in the morning, when the counters are still full, the traders are in great spirits and the overall atmosphere is at its liveliest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819.jpg\" alt=\"Mustard and the Maille and Fallot boutiques\" class=\"wp-image-210891\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/horcice-a-butiky-maille-ci-fallot-96e8d819-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Tux-Man \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Mustard_and_the_Maille_and_Fallot_Boutiques\"><\/span>8. Mustard and the Maille and Fallot Boutiques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being in Dijon and not trying the local mustard would be a huge culinary sin the French would never forgive you for. What surprises many people is that the term &#8220;Dijon mustard&#8221; today doesn&#8217;t denote a protected designation of origin, but rather a traditional recipe in which the juice of unripe grapes \u2014 known as verjus \u2014 or quality white wine is used instead of ordinary vinegar. Even so, <strong>Dijon remains the undisputed capital of this tangy delicacy<\/strong>, which has conquered the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right in the centre, on Rue de la Libert\u00e9, you&#8217;ll find <strong>the historic boutique of the famous Maille brand, which has stood here continuously since 1747<\/strong>. You can have fresh mustard poured from elegant ceramic taps straight into beautiful stoneware pots. An even more authentic experience, though, is offered by the Moutarderie Fallot boutique behind the Notre-Dame church. It&#8217;s one of the last traditional producers in all of Burgundy, where they still use old stone mills to process the mustard seeds. Their mustards with tarragon, walnuts or local blackcurrant will completely change the way you think about what you can add to your summer salad dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: At the Fallot boutique you can also arrange a special tasting at the so-called mustard bar, where experienced staff guide you through the different varieties and unusual flavours. Book this experience online a few days in advance \u2014 it&#8217;s very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Tower_of_Philip_the_Good_Tour_Philippe_le_Bon\"><\/span>9. Tower of Philip the Good (Tour Philippe le Bon)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not afraid of heights, don&#8217;t suffer from vertigo and can handle a bit of physical effort, definitely add the climb up the Tower of Philip the Good to your itinerary. This <strong>magnificent 46-metre-tall medieval tower rises right above the ducal palace<\/strong> and embodies the power of the Burgundian rulers of the time. Today it offers the absolute best panoramic view over the entire historic city centre, its winding lanes and the wider green surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no convenient lift to the top, so <strong>a solid 316 spiral stone steps await you<\/strong>, but that initial effort is absolutely worth it. From the viewing terrace at the very top you&#8217;ll see not only a stunning sea of multicoloured Burgundian rooftops and all the city&#8217;s Gothic churches, but on clear days you can spot the green slopes of the nearby vineyards. In the distance, in good visibility, you can even make out the dark outlines of the forested Jura mountains and the snow-capped peaks of the distant Alps \u2014 a view you won&#8217;t forget in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: For safety reasons, the climb up the tower is only possible with a guide as part of organised small groups, and the number of places is fairly strictly limited. So buy your tickets first thing in the morning at the tourist centre, or conveniently secure them online through platforms such as <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e.jpg\" alt=\"Botanical garden and Parc de l&#039;Arquebuse\" class=\"wp-image-210908\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botanicka-zahrada-a-parc-de-l-arquebuse-5eaca67e-1392x731.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Rival \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Botanical_Garden_and_Parc_de_lArquebuse\"><\/span>10. The Botanical Garden and Parc de l&#8217;Arquebuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to take a break after a demanding day away from the baking cobbled streets and tours of historic buildings, head to the western edge of the centre towards the train station. There you&#8217;ll find <strong>the beautiful and expansive Parc de l&#8217;Arquebuse complex<\/strong>, which hides a meticulously maintained botanical garden, a wonderfully rich arboretum and also a very interesting natural history museum that delights more than just the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This park is <strong>a true green oasis of calm and an absolutely ideal spot for afternoon relaxation<\/strong>. You can simply stroll slowly among hundreds of species of blooming flowers, sit on a bench with a good book, or admire the towering centuries-old trees. A little stream runs through the garden, and you&#8217;ll find several strategically placed benches cleverly tucked away in deep shade. You&#8217;ll appreciate this enormously during the hot summer months, when temperatures in the city centre often climb very high and you&#8217;ll be looking for a cool refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Take a walk through the smaller nearby Darcy Park, near the square of the same name. Right at the entrance you&#8217;ll be greeted by an iconic life-sized statue of a polar bear, created by the famous sculptor Fran\u00e7ois Pompon, which has become one of the city&#8217;s modern and much-loved symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1236\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1.jpg\" alt=\"Cit\u00e9 Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin\" class=\"wp-image-210912\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1-700x451.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1-1536x989.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1-696x448.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cite-internationale-de-la-gastronomie-et-f99c74a1-1392x896.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Cite_Internationale_de_la_Gastronomie_et_du_Vin\"><\/span>11. Cit\u00e9 Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Dijon gained a huge new attraction that celebrates, on a grand scale, the very best of the French art of living and savouring food to the full. The Cit\u00e9 Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin is an enormous modern complex built in the sensitively restored premises of a former historic hospital, which gives it a wonderful genius loci. <strong>This whole ambitious project is fully dedicated to the French gastronomic meal<\/strong>, which incidentally is inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible world heritage, and of course to the famous Burgundy wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you&#8217;ll find <strong>beautiful interactive exhibitions about the history of food, a professional culinary school, top-class restaurants and a fantastic modern wine cellar<\/strong>. In the spacious cellars you can buy a special tasting card, load any amount of credit onto it, and then simply wander between clever dispensers with your own glass, which pour you sample portions of the finest Burgundy wines. It&#8217;s an incredibly fun and educational experience even for those who don&#8217;t yet quite know their way around the complex world of wine and are only just starting to explore it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The complex also includes the so-called Gastro Village, a row of luxury shops focused narrowly on top-quality local ingredients. You&#8217;ll find the finest French cheeses from the region, excellent artisan bread, fragrant spices and amazing chocolate shops where you can buy great edible gifts to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773.jpg\" alt=\"Day trips on the Route des Grands Crus\" class=\"wp-image-210918\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773-700x319.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773-1536x699.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773-696x317.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vylety-na-route-des-grands-crus-f5426773-1392x634.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Day_Trips_on_the_Route_des_Grands_Crus\"><\/span>12. Day Trips on the Route des Grands Crus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dijon is the figurative northern gateway to <strong>one of the most famous wine routes in the entire world: the Route des Grands Crus<\/strong>. This prestigious trail runs for roughly 60 kilometres, stretching southwards and crossing a total of 37 picturesque wine villages that form the heart of the whole region. It&#8217;s right here, on a narrow strip of limestone slopes, that the most expensive and rarest wines on the planet are born, primarily from two main grape varieties: the red Pinot Noir and white Chardonnay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t arrive in France in your own car, <strong>a trip along this famous route is very easy and surprisingly cheap to pull off<\/strong>. Regular and comfortable regional TER trains run from Dijon station and take you to the very heart of Burgundian winemaking \u2014 the nearby town of Beaune \u2014 in just twenty minutes, with a ticket costing only around eight euros. In Beaune you can then admire the famous fifteenth-century medieval Hospices de Beaune, with its iconic multicoloured glazed roof, beds with red canopies, and the masterful polyptych of the Last Judgement by Rogier van der Weyden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you want to experience the endless vineyards really up close, rent a bike in Beaune or Dijon and set off along the Voie des Vignes cycle path. It winds for over 23 kilometres directly between the rows of vines and old stone walls, and it&#8217;s an absolutely unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_Dijon\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from Dijon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more time in the region, definitely don&#8217;t stay just in the city. Burgundy has so much more to offer, and it would be a real shame not to explore its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  Read our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/burgundy-france-wine-guide\/\">Burgundy guide<\/a>, where we describe in detail other beautiful towns such as V\u00e9zelay with its stunning Romanesque basilica listed by UNESCO, or the remains of the famous Cluny Abbey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  More interested in wine and keen to drive through the whole area? Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/france-wine-regions-roadtrip\/\">wine country road trip<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll learn how to plan the best route through the vineyards and where it&#8217;s worth stopping for a tasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  Head a little further east into the wilder Jura mountains, which tourists haven&#8217;t really discovered yet. There you&#8217;ll taste the utterly unique yellow wine known as vin jaune, and in the charming little town of Arbois you&#8217;ll pair it with the finest Comt\u00e9 cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-carrental-module\">\n  <style>\n    .lk-carrental-module{--lkcr-gold:#c39f76;--lkcr-gold-d:#b0895e;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;margin:38px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ece3d5;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(150,120,70,.12);font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,sans-serif;color:#2b2b2b;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-hero{position:relative;display:block;height:clamp(200px,40vw,280px);text-decoration:none;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c39f76,#9c7647);}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-grad{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,14,9,0) 26%,rgba(18,14,9,.74) 100%);}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-htext{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:20px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#ffe9cf;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-title{font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(21px,3.6vw,27px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.55);margin:0;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-body{padding:18px 24px 20px;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-sub{font-size:15px;line-height:1.62;color:#555;margin:0 0 16px;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lkcr-gold),var(--lkcr-gold-d));color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(176,137,94,.34);transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 7px 20px rgba(176,137,94,.45);color:#fff;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-foot{margin-top:14px;font-size:12.5px;color:#8a8170;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 16px;}\n    .lk-carrental-module .lk-cr-foot span b{color:#6f6552;font-weight:600;}\n  <\/style>\n  <a class=\"lk-cr-hero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=article&amp;data1=dijon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" aria-label=\"Verified rental cars in Alsace and Burgundy\">\n    <img class=\"lk-cr-img\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-pro-ty-kteri-nemaji-cas-cist-cel-063c9a75-1110x1536.jpg\" alt=\"Shrnut\u00ed pro ty, kte\u0159\u00ed nemaj\u00ed \u010das \u010d\u00edst cel\u00fd \u010dl\u00e1nek\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\">\n    <span class=\"lk-cr-grad\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"lk-cr-htext\">\n      <span class=\"lk-cr-eyebrow\">\ud83d\ude97 Car rental on the road<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-cr-title\">Verified rental cars in Alsace and Burgundy<\/span>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n  <div class=\"lk-cr-body\">\n    <p class=\"lk-cr-sub\">Search with the DiscoverCars comparison engine \u2014 it compares prices from dozens of local and international rental companies, and most bookings come with free cancellation.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"lk-cr-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=article&amp;data1=dijon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Compare car prices in Alsace and Burgundy \u2192<\/a>\n    <div class=\"lk-cr-foot\"><span>\u2713 <b>DiscoverCars comparison<\/b><\/span><span>\u2713 free cancellation on most bookings<\/span><span>\u2713 no hidden fees<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_best_get_to_Dijon\"><\/span>How to best get to Dijon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not driving your own car, the best option is the TGV high-speed train from Paris. The journey from Paris&#8217;s Gare de Lyon station takes just an hour and a half. Book your tickets well in advance, even two months ahead, because they work similarly to plane tickets and can be extremely expensive close to departure. From Dijon, you can then easily get to surrounding towns using TER regional trains &#8211; for example, you&#8217;ll reach Beaune in twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_an_eco_sticker_to_drive_into_the_city_in_2026\"><\/span>Do I need an eco sticker to drive into the city in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, absolutely! France is fully implementing low-emission zones (ZFE) and Dijon falls under this strict system. You need a so-called Crit&#8217;Air sticker, which also applies to Czech cars. It costs around \u20ac5.11 and you must order it online well in advance, several weeks ahead. Without it, you risk a pretty hefty fine that can climb up to \u20ac375.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_do_I_need_to_explore_the_city\"><\/span>How many days do I need to explore the city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nFor the historic center of Dijon itself, walking the owl trail and visiting museums, two full days will comfortably suffice. However, if you&#8217;re planning trips to the surrounding area, cycling along the wine route Route des Grands Crus or heading by train to historic Beaune, I recommend setting aside three to four days for the entire region.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheres_the_best_place_to_park_in_the_center\"><\/span>Where&#8217;s the best place to park in the center?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Parking directly on the streets of the old town is tricky, most spots are reserved for residents or parking is very expensive. I recommend using underground car parks, for example Parking Darcy or Parking Tr\u00e9mouille, which are located on the edge of the pedestrian zone. They&#8217;re completely safe and from there it&#8217;s a comfortable five-minute walk to the centre.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_vegetarians_fall_in_love_with_in_Dijon\"><\/span>What will vegetarians fall in love with in Dijon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Burgundy is indeed famous for its beef, but you definitely won&#8217;t suffer without meat here. An amazing local specialty is the so-called goug\u00e8res, which are small, incredibly airy puffs made from choux pastry filled with Gruy\u00e8re or Comt\u00e9 cheese. Have them with a crispy fresh baguette, local aged cheeses like \u00c9poisses, and of course anything with real Dijon mustard.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_owl_trail_paid\"><\/span>Is the owl trail paid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The brass arrows themselves embedded in the street pavement are of course free and you can follow them completely freely without any fees. However, if you want to know exactly what you&#8217;re looking at and what the history of the place is, you&#8217;ll pay a few euros for a nice paper brochure at the tourist information center or for downloading the official audio app to your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780573932006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_buying_mustard_directly_in_Dijon\"><\/span>Is it worth buying mustard directly in Dijon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely yes! Even though you can buy regular Dijon mustard in any supermarket back home, in the traditional Dijon boutiques Fallot or Maille you&#8217;ll find flavors that aren&#8217;t exported anywhere, for example with tarragon, walnuts or blackcurrant. Moreover, freshly tapped mustard from old stone mills has a much more intense and complex flavor than the industrially produced one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Dijon, France, the former seat of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, and wander its medieval lanes following the trail of the owl, scented with the city&#8217;s famous mustard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":210818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Dijon, France: 12 Best Things to See & Do (2026)","rank_math_description":"Planning a trip to Dijon, France? Discover the 12 best things to see and do, from the Dukes' Palace to famous mustard and Burgundy wine. 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