Dijon best

From the Porte Guillaume to the Halles: the Dukes’ Palace and its tombs, the owl of Notre-Dame, Saint-Bénigne’s crypt and Place Darcy. Checked October 2026.

The Owl of Dijon on Notre-Dame: how to make a wish with your left hand, the 2001 hammer attack, the salamander and the Owl Trail. Checked October 2026.

Just a short distance northwest of the historic city of Dijon, nestled in the picturesque Burgundy countryside, lies the Dijon-Prenois

The Tour Philippe le Bon in Dijon: the duke who built it, the 316 steps to the top, the Tour de Bar prisoner and how to book the guided climb. Checked October 2026.

Les Halles in Dijon: the 1873–1875 iron and glass market inspired by Eiffel’s plans, its carved boars, deer and fish, and Burgundy food to try. Checked October 2026.

Notre-Dame de Dijon: the 13th-century church with 51 gargoyles, the Jacquemart clock taken from Kortrijk in 1382 and the lucky owl. Checked October 2026.

Place des Ducs in Dijon: the Gothic lodging of Philip the Good, the 46-metre Tour Philippe le Bon and how it differs from the royal square. Checked October 2026.

The Museum of Fine Arts Dijon stands as a testament to the city’s rich artistic heritage and historical grandeur. Located

The Palais des Ducs in Dijon: the tombs of the Burgundian dukes, the half-moon Place de la Libération and the 316-step tower climb. Checked October 2026.

Place de la Libération in Dijon: Mansart’s royal half-circle from 1686, the Louis XIV statue melted in 1792 and the 2006 fountains. Checked October 2026.