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Dijon is nowadays a modern capital of Burgundy with more than two hundred thousand inhabitants.
The heir to an exceptional architectural heritage, Dijon accounts for 97 ha of nationally classed monuments. Glazed rooftops, private mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Saint Benign Cathedral, the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy... The Estate of Rameau and Bossuet, rented by Voltaire, and in which Gustave Eiffel was born, was classed first in France for urban tourism.
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Thank you for all your tips; we will be in Dijon late April !
A charming city layered in history. You present a very knowledgeable summary of its architecture.
Neat travel tips, I enjoyed. Thank you
Thank you Lilasel, you have a gift to see, to know and translate this to the words. Will be in Dijon in a week, very helpfull page!
I hope to visit Dijon in a year or so. Thanks for the info.
Sooooooo beautiful!!!
beautiful photos!
great pics!
Your tips were excellent!!! I truly enjoyed reading and learning about Dijon!!! Merci!!! :o)
Nice town. Picturesque and historic.
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