Dijon, France

2nd Edition - Updated January 2024
An inviting and attractive area in France steeped in history dating to the Roman era and a city bordered by some of the world's best wine countries. Dijon is a destination that is not overrun by tourists. There is much to see here ranging from world-class museums to great wine tasting.
This Starting-Point Guide covers Dijon, key wine-producing areas, and several of the region's more notable towns. A separate chapter is included on the popular destination of Beaune which lies in the heart of Burgundy.
For wine lovers, guidance is provided on the notable "Route des Grands Crus" and the surrounding Burgundy wine regions.
You will find details in this guide on suggested day trips, Dijon city attractions, where to stay, and canal and bicycle adventures.
This is a guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Dijon as their base camp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel the region.
To help with your trip planning, this guidebook includes numerous graphs, maps, and photographs. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included.
This is not a complete guide to all of France's Burgundy region. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.