When you hear Dijon, it brings to mind the mustard…and rightfully so. You mustn’t leave the city without a jar of its popular condiment.
But a walk around the city leads to many more lovely discoveries. The atmosphere is quite laid-back too, which was perfect for us since we had been to Paris, Brugges, and Brussels prior to Burgundy.
There’s many pretty structural details all around which you can enjoy even if you’re not an architecture expert.
The chouette (owl) of Notre Dame is thought to bring luck to anyone who touches it with his left hand, so if you spot it you know what to do.
At the Church of Notre Dame, you’ll be amazed at the details of the stained glass windows and the gargoyles adoring its facade.
We had some wine and food at Doctor Wine. I can still remember the flavor of the Jambon persille (parsley ham) in my mouth.
For the sweet tooth, you’ll always find something for you in every corner.
Lime and basil really is a refreshing macaron flavor! There are so many unique flavors and combinations to choose from.
There are so many patisserie treats, it’s impossible to try them all!
It’s a good thing that the city centre is very walkable; you won’t feel that guilty about eating as many pastries as you want. 😀
Lovely staircase at the city hall
It was a lovely sunny day and there was even a show going on at the city hall. The atmosphere was fun and bright.
Palais des ducs de Bourgogne 
For some history and culture, we went to the Museum of Fine Arts Dijon (Beaux Arts). Among the things you’ll find here are the ornate tombs of the dukes of Burgundy. At one point in time Burgundy was a region that extended beyond France, and the dukes were the rulers. It was considered a golden era in terms of culture and the arts.
Of course, you have to enter at least one cheese shop. There’s so many variants, it’s hard to know what to get! You know I’d get them all if I could.
We went to Les Caves de Jules for one of Arnaud’s favorite dishes. Oeufs en meurette are poached eggs in a wine sauce but this restaurant’s version is different because they put cheese in it, making the dish richer and tastier.
Hope to see you again, Dijon! We were supposed to go again this year but with our current situation, all we can do is look back on previous memories for now. A bientot!
Travel with Tess and Liza 