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Dijon |
The City
Located in the heart of Burgundy, Dijon is a medium-sized town, with strong historical and cultural links, which have penetrated the whole of France. Dijon’s prosperity developed in the 14th and 15th centuries when the four Dukes of Burgundy (Philippe le Bon, Jean sans Peur, Philippe le Hardi and Charles le Téméraire) introduced wealth into the region. Since this time, Dijon has become a regional capital with plenty of character and has a wide variety of activities on offer.
Culturally, there is a great deal to see in Dijon. The Musee de Beaux Arts is renowned for being the second museum in France. There is also the archaeological Musee Magnin just off Place de la Libera......
:: Georgia Neath, Beaune | 09 Jul 2008
Lovely touristy village with a few good bars - Bar du square, Bar au Bout du Monde and a couple of others. Beautiful surroundings so get a bike or car, lovely peole but very expensive town due to tourists. Not an overload to do when it's raining. Good location for travelling as well connect by trains to north (TGV to Paris), south and west ie Al...
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