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Between Paris and Lyon, Dijon is the perfect place to sample Burgundian cuisine and admire Medieval architecture.

Dijon is a city in eastern France, and is the capital of the Burgundy region. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon architecture is distinguished by, among other things, toits bourguignons (Burgundian polychrome roofs) made of tiles glazed in terracotta, green, yellow and black and arranged in geometric patterns. The historical center of the city has been registered since July 4, 2015 as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Dijon, France

Bourgogne Dijon 161002 341.jpg by Jürgen Mangelsdorf

Between Paris and Lyon, Dijon is the perfect place to sample Burgundian cuisine and admire Medieval architecture.
Museum of Fine Art, Dijon

Museum of Fine Arts, Dijon by Steven Zucker

The perfect place for fine art lovers, this museum displays unique pieces of art by many important artists.
Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy, Dijon

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Formerly a Ducal Palace, this beautiful landmark is now home of the Dijon Fine Arts Museum.
Ducal Palace Quarter, Dijon

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A walk through this old quarter demonstrates the evolution of Medieval architecture.
Rue des Forges, Dijon

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Each step along this street reveals another characteristic of Dijon.
Old Town, Dijon

Dijon by njhdiver

The excellent gastronomy and Medieval influence make Dijon's town center a pleasure to explore.
Notre Dame Cathedral, Dijon

Dijon Cathedral by KellyB.

This cathedral masterpiece perfectly represents the complexity and beauty of Gothic architecture.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Dijon by Steven Zucker

Museum of Fine Art, Dijon

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Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy, Dijon

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Ducal Palace Quarter, Dijon

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Rue des Forges, Dijon

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