Dijon (yes, like the mustard)Sep 20, 2006
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Golden Arches are never far
Dijon Pickup Truck
Dijon Internet Cafe
| Off to the mustard capital of France. We were pleasantly surprised by Dijon which had a very compact downtown with a lot to see including a very lively market. The variety and freshness of the foods made available made us a bit envious. The town identifies itself with the symbol of the owl and has a sightseeing trail marked on the sidewalk for several kilometers. The walk lead us through the cathedrals, palaces and other architectural sites in the center of the city. The owl symbol is drawn from a stone owl figure on the side of one of the cathedrals which is rubbed for good luck. Once again the variety of the architecture was amazing with the multicolored tile roofs providing some color. On our second day in town we visited the mustard museum where Carson was thrilled to hear that since WWII, 90% of the mustard seed used to produce France's finest mustards is produced on the great plains of Canada in a place called Saskatchewan. Apparently, the farmers in France can grow rapeseed (canola) more profitably. This fact was emphasized more than once so Carson was amusing the crowd by pumping the air each time Canada was mentioned. We then enjoyed a stroll along the canal through town with its numerous small locks. We have read of boat rentals that let you travel France by following these canals. I think this would be great way to travel through the region at a relaxed pace. |
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