Category: Dijon France

Dijon has a reputation for good food and wine and each year thousands of foodies flock to its International Gastronomy Fair.  In 2016, Dijon will host its 86th Foire Internationale et Gastronomique de Dijon between October – November.

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Whilst Dijon may be famous for its mustard, another popular food item from this town is the Pain d’épices or spiced bread or gingerbread.  It was introduced from Flanders during  the times …

Dijon is a beautiful town which is fortunate to have inherited great palaces, elegant buildings and splendid architecture from the old Burgundian nobility.  Under the dukes of Valois, Burgundy was a powerful region …

Follow the owl (chouette) walk around town, small arrows and owl motifs in the pavement lead you from place to place. Stroke the tiny owl on the side of the Notre Dame church for good luck and to …