Historic centre
The Owl Trail, Palace of the Dukes, churches and medieval streets are just outside your door.
Best for a first visit and maximum atmosphere.
Burgundy · History, food and wine
A ducal palace, medieval streets, markets and Burgundian flavours – all gathered in an elegant, easily explored city at the gateway to the vineyards.
Dijon was the capital of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy. Today, the Owl Trail leads through its historic heart, past half-timbered houses, churches, private mansions and Place de la Libération.
The city is also a compelling destination for food and wine. Les Halles, specialist shops, wine bars and the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin provide a natural introduction to Burgundian flavours.
The Route des Grands Crus begins just south of the centre, making Dijon an excellent base for Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune and some of France’s most celebrated vineyard landscapes.
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A covered market, local produce and one of the city’s essential food meeting places.
Exhibitions, tastings, shops and culture across the former hospital site.
Discover art from antiquity to the present day within the Palace of the Dukes itself.
Travel south through the Côte de Nuits, vineyard villages and celebrated Pinot Noir sites.
Choose the length of your stay and follow a realistic itinerary combining history, markets, art, Burgundian food and vineyard scenery.
The old town is compact, allowing you to combine the essential sights without making the day feel rushed.
A long weekend gives you time for Dijon’s culture and a full day along the wine routes or in Beaune.
Five days allow you to combine city life with both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune at a gentler pace.
Choose historic atmosphere, lively markets, an easy rail arrival or quieter streets to the south and west of the centre.
The Owl Trail, Palace of the Dukes, churches and medieval streets are just outside your door.
Best for a first visit and maximum atmosphere.A short walk from Dijon-Ville, Jardin Darcy, shopping streets and the old town.
A good choice for rail travel and day trips.Markets, restaurants, shops and lively streets in the heart of the city.
Ideal for food lovers and groups of friends.Close to the food and wine centre, the tram and the southern side of the old town.
Well suited to longer stays and food-focused trips.Historic façades and quieter streets within a short walk of the old town.
A good choice for couples and adult travellers.Here are all the hotels we have selected in Dijon, across categories and price levels. Use the map to compare locations.
★★★★★5-star hotel in Dijon with spa, restaurant options and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★4-star hotel in Dijon with spa, pool and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★4-star hotel in Dijon with restaurant options and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★4-star hotel in Dijon with spa, old town and stylish design and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Dijon with restaurant options, terrace and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Dijon with restaurant options, old town and breakfast service and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Dijon with spa and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Dijon with spa, restaurant options and pool and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Dijon with restaurant options and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★2-star hotel in Dijon with old town and breakfast service and a comfortable, well-located feel.
The map shows campsites with their own websites near Dijon. The closest options are prioritised, making it easy to combine the city with the Route des Grands Crus, Beaune and Burgundy’s vineyard landscapes.
The northernmost village on the wine route is known for red, white and rosé wines and lies close to the city.
Stop in the villages, cellars and vineyards that have made the Côte de Nuits world-famous.
Combine a historic wine town with cellars and villages celebrated for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Dijon combines Burgundian traditions, market-led cooking, modern gastronomy and informal bistros. The listings below link to each restaurant’s official website.
An elegant restaurant in a historic building by Place de la Libération, offering contemporary interpretations of Burgundian flavours.
La Maison des CariatidesCreative modern cooking in a distinctive historic building in the Antiquaires district.
L’Un des SensAn intimate gastronomic restaurant in the old town, with seasonal menus and a clear focus on ingredients.
CiboA modern restaurant working with local ingredients and a precise, creative style.
OrigineRefined cooking near Place Wilson, with creativity, seasonality and local produce as recurring themes.
L’ÉvidenceA welcoming bistronomic restaurant with fresh seasonal ingredients and clear, balanced flavours.
SaisonFrench-Italian bistronomy in the centre, with a concise menu shaped by the season and available produce.
DZ’EnviesA lively restaurant by Les Halles, combining Burgundian foundations, international influences and market produce.
Trains work well for Beaune, while a car, bicycle or organised tour offers the greatest freedom between the wine villages.
A historic wine town with the Hospices de Beaune, wine cellars and easy access to the Côte de Beaune.
Best for: wine, history and city walksCar, bicycle or guided tourExperience one of the Côte de Nuits’ best-known wine villages and the landscape south of Dijon.
Best for: Pinot Noir and vineyardsCar or organised tourCombine a historic wine château, cellars and village life along the Route des Grands Crus.
Best for: wine history and classic BurgundyBy car to the natural areas north of the cityForest, silence and walking trails provide a peaceful contrast to city streets, markets and winery visits.
Best for: nature, walking and tranquillityRead the full city guide, plan a wine journey through Burgundy or include Dijon in a rail itinerary between Alsace and Lyon.
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