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Dijon
Where to stay?
CHÂTEAU DE SAULON
Sixteen miles from Dijon in the heart of a 68-acre wooded park, the château of Saulon-la-Rue is a superb 17th century residence offering utmost peace and tranquillity. The 30 personalised bedrooms look onto the magical park and feature every modern convenience. Traditional burgundy cuisine is served with pride.

CASTEL DE TRES GIRARD
Along the celebrated "Wine Road", this lovely Bourgogne-style inn, entirely restored in 2000, mingles modern comforts with old beams and original stonework. The chef, who trained with France's greatest, prepares creative gourmet dishes. Sublime wine list featuring over 900 bottles.

HÔTEL RESTAURANT LA CHAUMIERE
This restored farmhouse, surrounded by a magnificent garden with a swimming pool, offers all the comfort and charm you need. Here you can enjoy peace and quietness, refined and tasty cuisine prepared for you by our head cook, Joël Cesari. Many amusements and activities available, including a fitness trail directly behind the hotel. A large parking lot and 5 private garages are available for guest use.

LA GENTILHOMMIERE
At the gates of Nuits-Saint-Georges, between Beaune and Dijon, a former 16th-century hunting lodge located in a vast park with a trout-filled stream running through it. The rooms look out over the countryside, tennis courts and swimming pool beckon you. And let's not forget the fabulous food, the pride of the region.

CHÂTEAU-HÔTEL ANDRE ZILTENER
Between Dijon and Beaune, only two steps from the Clos du Vougeot, this Château-Hotel offers 10 refined apartments and luxurious suites. The wine amateurs may taste in our cave the noble wines on a historic site. You may discover all about the past in the own museum under the canopy of the old Cistercian abbey.

Welcome in Dijon, the heart of Burgundy!
Dijon

What to discover?

Listed City of Art and History, Dijon boasts one of the most urban beautiful architectures in France. During your stroll in the old town, you will discover the religious and civil heritage: Saint Bénigne Cathedral, Notre Dame church, Citeaux Abbey, houses and mansions, Philippe le Bon tower, Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, etc.

Heirs and witnesses of history, the museums in Dijon open their doors to the visitors: Museum of Sacred Art, Cassissium (dedicated to the black pearl: the blackcurrant), Museum of Mustard, Museum on the Burgundian life, Museum of Archaeology, etc. In Dijon, access to the permanent collections is free of charge in the museums! Fond of art, science, folklore, literature, gastronomy or history, you will certainly enjoy the wide choice and the quality of the museums.

You will learn about Dijon history through its quarters, its architecture and your cultural visits. Strolling through the city is a true enchantment.

Green town, Dijon possesses 1730 acres of public parks and gardens. Indulge yourself in relaxing moments in one of the beautiful gardens : Promenade de l’Ouche that goes from the General Hospital to Lake Kir alongside the river Ouche ( 2.2 km long), Cours du Parc one of the favourites of the inhabitants, Darcy and Sainte Anne garden, etc. Located close to Dijon, Lake Kir is transformed into a seaside resort each summer with many activities: sailing, canoeing and rowing facilities and a nice sandy beach.

Burgundy is also famous for its gastronomy. Dijon is well known all over the world for its mustard. The Route de Cassis ("Blackcurrant Route") is an opportunity to meet, the liqueur sellers, restaurateurs, the producers of these sweet little black berries.

Close to Dijon, discover three of the Most Beautiful Villages: Pesmes, Châteauneuf and Flavigny-sur-Ozerain.

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