Best Things To Do in Dijon, France

Tourist Attractions in Dijon

Here is the list of things to do in Dijon and tourist attractions in city.

1. Musee Des Beaux - Arts De Dijon

   4.5 (520 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Museum

   Housed in the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Musee des Beaux- Arts is one of the oldest museums in France. Founded in 1787, the Age of Enlightenment, the museum incorporates the collections of Francois Devosge. His collections have found a space in the museum ever since 1787. What makes Musee des Beaux-Arts a world famous museum is its range of encyclopaedic collections, which vary from Egypt...Read more

2. Church Of Notre-Dame Of Dijon

   4.2 (541 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   Considered to be the “Grand Dame” of Dijon churches, Notre-Dame cathedral was built between 1230 and 1250, displaying the Burgundian Gothic style. Inside the Chapel, you can see: Black Virgin: this 11th century wood sculpture is considered to be the oldest piece of its own kind in France. Altar cloth which displays a fine tapestry. Modern tapestry which depicts the unsuccessful sie...Read more

3. Saint Benigne, Dijon Cathedral

   4.5 (411 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral

   Dedicated to Saint Benigne of Dijon, this cathedral is the national monument of France. Historically significant, the cathedral served as the seat of the Bishopric of Dijon during the French Revolution. The structure is built in Gothic style with rib vaults and pointed arches. This twin-towered building houses a Romanesque doorway and pre-Romanesque capitals from the abbey upon which the Church...Read more

4. Musees De Bourguignonne

   4.3 (297 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Situated in the cloister of the former Bernardine convent, this museum displays a collection of rural and urban ethnography such as country costumes and furniture. The museum occupies three floors that feature: Ground Floor: It displays rural and Burgundian ethnographic heritage at the end of nineteenth century. First Floor: featuring everyday life in Dijon from the end of 18th century to the ...Read more

5. Palace Of The Dukes Of Burgundy

   

   Museum

   The Ducal Palace was built between 1450 and 1455 which included apartments, reception rooms and out house rooms housing ducal kitchens. Situated in the centre of city, the Palace today serves as the city halls with the mayor’s office and other administrative offices. Preserved and rebuilt in 17th and 18th centuries, this palace displays French Baroque architecture. You must see this histo...Read more

6. Rue Des Forges, Dijon

   

   Outdoors, Walking Area, Street Market

   Rue des Forges is one of the most well known streets in Dijon famous for its 15th century mansions and houses. Walking down the street, the travellers would come across: Dijon Tourist Office: From where you can collect information and literature of the city. Hotel Morel : Sauvegrain Hotel Auriot Milsand house Hotel Chambellan: Known for its decorated staircase Notre Dame Cathedral The street ...Read more

7. Maison Milliere

   4.4 (425 Votes)
   

   Restaurant, Architecture

   Located in the centre of old Dijon, the House Milliere is a historical monument displaying Gothic architectural design of the 15th century. Built by the merchant draper Milliere Guillaume and his wife Guillemette Milliere, the building today houses a shop of handicrafts, a tea room and restaurant which offers delectable Burgundy cuisine. Situated very close to town’s greatest attractions ...Read more

8. Colombiere Park

   4.5 (256 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Park, Walking Area, Leisure

   Visiting Colombiere Park is a pleasant way to relax in Dijon. Beautified by the flowerbeds and green lawns, the park is laid out in a perfect symmetry. It was created by Louis II de Bourbon in 16th century and was further developed by his grandson Henri-Jules who designed it by planting trees. The features of this park are: Remains of the Via Agrippa: it is a Roman road running through the mid...Read more

9. La Boutique Maille

   4.2 (330 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Specialty Shop

   Known for selling the famous Dijon Mustard, Maille Boutique represents the culture of Dijon as it is heavily defined by its mustard. Maille, the brand has three boutiques in Europe - Paris, Dijon sand London – all of which sell mustard in the traditional Maille fashion. With 36 kinds of mustards, this boutique is emblematic of Dijon tradition. Present at Rue de la Liberty ever since 1845,...Read more

10. Jardin Botanique De L'Arquebuse

    

    Botanical Garden

    Stretching over 5.5 hectares, the Arquebuse serves as a botanical garden, arboretum and park.  Founded by the scientist Benigne Legouz de Gerland, the botanical garden houses and cultivates around 3500 indigenous species of plants. A great place to relax, the garden reflects natural charm with flower borders and lawns along with alleys shaded by a variety of tree species. The botanical gar...Read more

11. Musee Magnin

    4.4 (201 Votes)
    

    Museum

    This national museum displays a wide range of collection of around 2000 works of arts that were collected by Maurice Magnin and his wife Jeanne. The museum was bequeathed to the state in 1937 and has ever since then attracted the visitors who come to France to admire its antiquity. Housed in a 17th century hotel particulier (a grand townhouse), the museum is situated in the old-town quarter of ...Read more

12. Les Halles Market

    4.2 (185 Votes)
    

    Outdoors, Food And Drinks, Market, Street Market

    Les Halles Market is one of France’s largest and popular markets owing to the variety of products that it sells. The market was designed in 19th century by Gustava Eiffel, the one who designed Eiffel Tower in Paris as well. Today, the market has almost everything to sell to its visitors ranging from meats, candies, cheese to fruits, vegetables and pastries. Offering you an insider’s...Read more

13. Eglise Saint - Michel

    4.5 (269 Votes)
    

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    The history of the church of St. Michael in Dijon dates back to the 16th century. Its architecture is a beautiful confluence of the Gothic and the Renaissance styles. The presence of the two forms is evident with the apse, the choir, the nave and transept which display Gothic style and the facade and domed towers which display Renaissance form of art. Your eyes shall be captured by the beauty o...Read more

14. Kir Lake

    4.2 (165 Votes)
    

    Outdoors, Lake

    An ideal place for leisure activities, Kir Lake is one of the most beautiful artificial lakes in France. Named after Canon Felix Kir, mayor of Dijon from 1945 to 1968, the lake offers opportunities for the visitors to walk around, fish and swim. Visiting the lake is a perfect way to take a break from the town centre. 

15. Champmol

    

    Church, Outdoors, Architecture , Monastery

    Located at the western edge of Dijon, Chartreuse de Champmol once served as the burial place of the Dukes of the House of Valois. Today it houses a psychiatric clinic. The site displays a church door with magnificent sculptures and the famous “Well of Moses”. They serve as significant examples of medieval art. Moreover, they are the only two surviving artworks of Claus Sluter. Situa...Read more

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