Best Things To Do in Dijon | Burgundy - France Travel Guide

If you're looking for the best things to do in Dijon, Côte-d'Or, Burgundy, you've come to the right place. In this video, I'll show you some of the most amazing attractions and experiences that this charming city has to offer. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a wine lover, you'll find something to enjoy in Dijon.
Timestamps:
- Intro - 0:00
- Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne - 0:26
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon - 0:55
- Rue des Forges - 1:11
- French Pastries - 1:30
- Église Notre-Dame de Dijon - 2:34
- Jardin Botanique de l'Arquebuse - 2:45
- Route des Grands Crus - 3:12
- Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune - 3:52
- Beaune - 6:29
- Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune) - 6:47
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Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne: This impressive palace was the seat of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Parliament of Burgundy. It's now home to the city hall and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, one of the oldest and richest museums in France. You'll see some stunning artworks and artifacts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, including the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy and the famous Well of Moses.
Rue des Forges: This is one of the most picturesque streets in Dijon, lined with beautiful half-timbered houses and mansions from the 15th to 18th centuries. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you stroll along this historic street and admire the architecture and decorations.
Église Notre-Dame de Dijon: This is one of the most remarkable Gothic churches in France, dating back to the 13th century. It's famous for its elaborate facade with three rows of gargoyles and a mechanical clock with moving figures. Inside, you'll see some stunning stained glass windows, sculptures, and paintings.
Jardin Botanique de l'Arquebuse: This is a lovely botanical garden that was created in 1833 by naturalist Jean-Baptiste Legrand d'Aussy. It features more than 4,000 species of plants from all over the world, arranged in thematic sections such as medicinal plants, alpine plants, tropical plants, etc. You'll also find a museum of natural history and an observatory in the garden.
Route des Grands Crus: This is a scenic road that runs through some of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy. You'll see some of the famous appellations such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Pommard, Meursault, etc. You'll also have the opportunity to visit some of the wineries and taste some of the finest wines in the world.
Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune: This is a stunning castle that was built in the 14th century by the Duke of Burgundy. It's now owned by Michel Pont, a passionate collector of vintage vehicles. You'll see an impressive collection of cars, motorcycles, planes, helicopters, fire trucks, tractors, etc. You'll also see some beautiful gardens and a wine cellar where you can taste some of the castle's own wines.
Beaune: This is a charming town that is considered to be the capital of Burgundy wine. It's famous for its annual wine auction that takes place at the Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune), a former hospital that was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of Burgundy. The Hôtel-Dieu is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with a colorful tiled roof and a courtyard with a well. Inside, you'll see some amazing artworks such as The Last Judgment by Rogier van der Weyden and The Polyptych of Beaune by Guillaume de Beaune.
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[@lovelifesmile]

Beautiful and those pastries looked amazing

[@AlexTravels1]

They really were!

[@EntreRutas]

Really cool. To be honest it doesn't really matter where about you end up in France: all places look amazing and all food is so yummy! We love it and can't stop coming back!

[@AlexTravels1]

Very true, I'd love to see more of France as we only really explored around Burgundy this time. The food was incredible (especially the pastries... obviously!)

[@liv_in_cornwall]

This area wasn't even on my radar but now it definitely is! Also, appreciate you putting the names of all the places you visit in the videos and in the timestamps - makes it so much easier to add them to my list.

[@AlexTravels1]

It's a beautiful place, the countryside is so peaceful and the towns/cities are beautiful. I must be honest, I didn't know what to expect, We stayed in this area for a few nights as it was the exact half way point on the way to Switzerland. But Burgundy turned out to be one of our favourite parts of our entre road trip!

[@christinesood9849]

very easy to follow, thank you very much

[@AlexTravels1]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it was helpful

[@chateaudesavigny-les-beaune]

Thank you 🥰🙏🏻

[@AlexTravels1]

You’re welcome 😊 We really enjoyed it there!