8 days in Dijon Itinerary

Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dijon: Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, La Cave de l'Ange Gardien, &more), Citadel of Besançon (in Besancon) and Chablis Vititours (in Chablis). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, walk along Owl's Trail, don't miss a visit to Place de la Liberation, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Dijon vacation planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Dole-Tavaux Airport. June in Dijon sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.