We arrived in Dijon about 2pm. Dijon is best known for it’s mustard. There are many shops selling a large variety of different types/styles of mustard.
Dijon has one of the best preserved medieval centres in France. It is all within easy walking distance. The main church has a tiny brass owl attached to the wall. It is said to bring you good luck and good fortune when rubbed. The owl has been rubbed by so many that it has a very shiny smooth surface. Atop the church is a tower with a clock and two intricate brass figures.
Dijon's Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne was home to the Dukes of Burgundy, and dates back to the 1300’s. Across from the Palais is the Place de la Liberation, which is lined with restaurants and cafe’s and in the centre are several fountains spurting jets of water that attracted lots of children on this hot afternoon. All of the buildings are in a pale cream sandstone with grey slate tiles.
Dijon has one of the best preserved medieval centres in France. It is all within easy walking distance. The main church has a tiny brass owl attached to the wall. It is said to bring you good luck and good fortune when rubbed. The owl has been rubbed by so many that it has a very shiny smooth surface. Atop the church is a tower with a clock and two intricate brass figures.
Dijon's Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne was home to the Dukes of Burgundy, and dates back to the 1300’s. Across from the Palais is the Place de la Liberation, which is lined with restaurants and cafe’s and in the centre are several fountains spurting jets of water that attracted lots of children on this hot afternoon. All of the buildings are in a pale cream sandstone with grey slate tiles.
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