Sep 27, 2008 - Dijon (27-30 September)

We finished up the afternoon with a tour of the Dijon fine arts Dijon. ...

Apr 6, 2008 - Dijon, France

As we drove from Reims to Dijon the countryside began to get a bit hillier which was nice as we both prefer some hills. ... Its also amazing to see recycling bins at all the service stops on the side of the road/motorways - why don't we have them here? Our campsite at Dijon was by the river and on the edge of town so it was only 30 mins walk into the centre - Camping du Lac Kir - and as the name suggests, 5mins the other way was a huge lake. ... We spent a day exploring Dijon - trying out the exercise equipment kindly placed along the side of the path on the way into town! What a good idea. ...

Nov 4, 2007 - Dijon

Dijon is the home of mutarde (mustard). ... In the streets of Dijon there are all these little gold arrows which lead to numbered stops (like the one in the photo). ... The owl is the good luck charm of Dijon. ... I made my wish - but I can't tell you what it was, just in case it doesn't come true! While I was in Dijon I also went on a wine tour through the Burgandy region called the Côte d'Or. ...

Oct 19, 2007 - Dijon, France

Dijon as you know has world famous Mustard plus something you might not know, a long ago former mayor Mr. ... We are staying at "My Home in Dijon" our apartment provided by our wonderful, energetic hostess Corinne (Coco) Jacaquin. ... The apartment is 1/2 block from the Palais des Ducs et des Etats de Bourgogne (The Palace of Burgundy) which places us in the middle of the old town Dijon. ... Coco asked what drew us to Dijon. ... Dijon has scored high on all counts and met our greatest expectations. ...

May 24, 2007 - Fontenay Abbey, Country Roads & Dijon

After a short night of sleep on the flight we began our drive to Dijon. ... Then on to Dijon, but alas we passed on the Mustard Museum as the caves were calling. ... We noticed at dinner that night that they served Dijon mustard with rolls instead of butter. ...

Nov 26, 2006 - 600 feet from Heaven

Anyway, we took a little tour out of Dijon out into the vineyards and all the little towns. ... Nevertheless, I thought to myself, we are so so lucky to be able to get our hands on this, very lucky indeed! Our stay in Dijon was a short one, but it is really a beautiful city that needs a full flushing out. ... Dijon also has a semicircular square with an Austrian looking palace in the centre - really nice. ...

Sep 20, 2006 - Dijon (yes, like the mustard)

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.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....

Jul 13, 2006 - Burgundy,France

Bill has kindly lent us his car, kid seat and various other stuff and we are on a short trip to Burgundy, home to lots of villages that Ken has heard of, on the labels of wine bottles, ha ha. First stop Dijon, where we stayed at a motel, and wandered around the town, has cute coloured tiles on the roofs, and some very old, medievel looking buildings and some very swish looking palaces, then off the next morning down the Grand Vin, through the Cote de Nuits, where all the red wine comes from pinot noir grapes, our favorite wine. ... Had a lovely bottle tonight with a three course meal, including duck,(canard) and chocolate mousse.Bill has kindly lent us his car, kid seat and various other stuff and we are on a short trip to Burgundy, home to lots of villages that Ken has heard of, on the labels of wine bottles, ha ha. First stop Dijon, where we stayed at a motel, and wandered around the town, has cute coloured tiles on the roofs, and some very old, medievel looking buildings and some very swish looking palaces, then off the next morning down the Grand Vin, through the Cote de Nuits, where all the red wine comes from pinot noir grapes, our favorite wine. ... Had a lovely bottle tonight with a three course meal, including duck,(canard) and chocolate mousse....

Jul 3, 2005 - Paris via Dijon

Well drove to Dijon for our second to last nite in France. ... Dijon being a Uni city had an interesting mix of characters to survey as we waited in the laundromat for the washing then up and on to Paris the next day. ... The drive was pretty uneventful except fro the mass congestion on the motorway system thru Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport.Well drove to Dijon for our second to last nite in France. ... Dijon being a Uni city had an interesting mix of characters to survey as we waited in the laundromat for the washing then up and on to Paris the next day. ... The drive was pretty uneventful except fro the mass congestion on the motorway system thru Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport....

May 28, 2005 - Passent du temps relaxant en Dijon

I'm staying with my cousin Julie, her husband Jean-Yves and their three kids; Felix (7 years), Cedric (5 years) and Lea (3 years) in Dijon. ... The house is just on the western edge of Dijon, right on top of a hill next to a park, which makes you feel like you're staying in a vacation house because of the peace and the view. ... It's also been above 25° C and sunny the entire time! Shwaaaayt! Friday, Julie and I took a walk through the old city of Dijon, strolling through the cobble stone streets while munching on a sandwich or eating ice cream. ...

Mar 2, 2005 - Dijon, Beune

We followed the 'Owl' through the few monuments in Dijon, picking up mustard and pan de e'spice(gingerbread) along the way. ... We ate lunch at a brasserie that served the largest crepes we've ever seen.We followed the 'Owl' through the few monuments in Dijon, picking up mustard and pan de e'spice(gingerbread) along the way. ... We ate lunch at a brasserie that served the largest crepes we've ever seen....