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Getting to Dijon By Road
Lyon: A6 (2h)
Basel: A36/A39 (3h)
Geneva: A1/A39 (2h30)
Paris: A6 (3h30)
By Train
Direct high-speed TGV connections to and from the following towns:
- Paris (Gare de Lyon): 1h40 (15 return connections daily)
- Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport): 2h00 (take Paris by train in the airport, RER B, change at Chatelet-les Halles, take RER A Marne la Vallée, stop at Gare de Lyon; ticket’s price: around 8 euros)
- Lyon: 1h50
- Lille: 3h00
The Eurostar takes you from the heart of London to Dijon:
- London: 5h00
By Air
There are currently no scheduled airline connections to and from Dijon Bourgogne Airport.
Urban Transport
The simplest and most convenient way to discover Dijon and its vicinity is by bus.
Between 7am and 7pm: regular services throughout the system with buses every 5, 8, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes depending on the line.
The Tourism Information Center
Place Darcy - 21000 Dijon
Tel. : +33 (0)8 92 70 05 58 (0.34€/min)
Fax : +33 (0)3 80 42 18 83
E-mail : info@dijon-tourism.com
Opening times:
 From may to october:
- From monday to saturday: 9:00am - 12:30am and 2:30pm - 6:00pm
- Sundays and bank holidays: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
 From november to april :
- From monday to saturday: 10:00am - 12:30am and 2:30pm - 6:00pm
- Closed on sundays and bank holidays
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11 rue des Forges - BP 82296 - 21022 Dijon Cedex
Tel. : +33 (0)8 92 70 05 58 (0.34€/min)
Fax : +33 (0)3 80 30 90 02
E-mail : info@dijon-tourism.com
Opening times:
 From may to october:
- From monday to saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Sundays and bank holidays: 9:00am - 12:30am and 2:30pm - 5:00pm
 From november to april :
- From monday to saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am and 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Sundays and bank holidays : 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Places of interest in Dijon and surroundings
There are a large number of interesting towns, villages and sites to visit in Burgundy. Here, we have listed a selection of "the best".
Discover the Côte de Nuits vineyards: Dijon is the gateway to the prestigious vineyards of the Côte de Nuits which together account for virtually all the red Burgundy Grands Crus. The power of the Duchy of Burgundy and the prestige of its wines have combined to secure the international reputation of the "Côte". Nicknamed "the Champs-Élysées of Burgundy", the Côte de Nuits stretches out in a narrow strip of red and white vines.
Beaune, capital... of Burgundy wine! Situated some 30 km south of Dijon, Beaune welcomes you to the world-famous Hôtel-Dieu, the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, its ramparts whose bastions conceal vast wine cellars, etc.
Chalon-sur-Saône: this bustling industrial and commercial centre and river port is also the economic capital of a rich cattle and cereal farming area in the heart of a wine-growing district whose vintages bear comparison with the finest wines of its illustrious neighbours.
Cluny, cradle of the Cluniac order: the name of Cluny is synonymous with the spiritual fervour of the Middle Ages. A few magnificent fragments are all that remain of the abbey, destroyed after the French Revolution.
The Morvan, veritable green lung of Burgundy: the Morvan massif is a geographical and geological entity not corresponding to any historical or administrative boundaries. This land of immense forests, rocky slopes and rushing waters is a paradise for hikers and sports and fishing enthusiasts.
Vezelay and its basilica (part of UNESCO World Heritage) : occupying the slopes and summit of a hill, Vézelay was a major waystage on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella.
Auxerre, situated on a hill beside the river Yonne: enjoy a stroll through the steep, bustling streets of Auxerre, with its numerous monuments, old houses and shady boulevards following the trace of the old city walls. |
