At Dijon La Belle Adresse, you’ll see Dijon from a privileged perspective and experience the city at its very best.
ALL OF THE FASCINATING SITES OFFERED BY THE CITY OF THE DUKES OF BOURGOGNE CAN BE REACHED ON FOOT: PALAIS DES ETATS (15ᵗʰ CENTURY), MUSEE DES BEAUX ARTS, AND THE “CHOUETTE”DISTRICT WITH ITS TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSES AND RICHLY DECORATED PRIVATE MANSIONS. AND IF THE MOOD TAKES YOU, WE CAN ALSO ORGANISE A PRIVATE WINE-TASTING IN OUR BORGOGNE WINE CELLAR.
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Eglise Notre-Dame9 min / 650 mA masterpiece of 13ᵗʰ century Gothic architecture, it features two symbols of the city of Dijon: the Jacquemartclock and the owl. -
Place du Bareuzei6 min / 500 mOfficially known as Place François Rude, this is one of the most popular squares with tourists. A statue of Le Vendangeur(The Grapepicker) dominates the central fountain. This is why the square is more commonly known as Place du Bareuzei (Bourgogne slang for someone who presses grapes). -
Musée des Beaux-Arts9 min / 700 mHoused in the Palais des ducs et des États de Bourgogne, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon is one of the oldest museums in France. The items displayed in this recently renovated space include masterpieces from the late Middle Ages acquired by the dukes of Bourgogne. -
Tombs of the Dukes of Bourgogne9 min / 700 mThe weeping figures on the tombs of the Dukes of Bourgogne are exceptional works of art. On display at the Musée des Beaux Arts, they express mourning with striking realism. -
Jardin Darcy10 min / 750 mThis neo-Renaissance style garden is dedicated to the engineer Henri Darcy who built a large reservoir for drinking water on the site. A great spot for a walk. A reproduction of the polar bear by sculptor Pompon (1855-1933), the original of which can be found in the Musée d’Orsay, stands at the entrance to the garden. -
Place Darcy10 min / 800 mThe symbol of the transformation of Dijon following the arrival of the tramway, this square is the beating heart of the city and opens onto the Rue de la Liberté. Walk to the city centre through the Porte Guillaume, a gateway built in 1788 as a tribute to the Prince de Condé, the governor of Bourgogne. -
Place de la Libération8 min / 650 mFormerly the Place Royale, this large, semi-circular square in Dijon’s historic centre opens onto the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne. It was renovated in 2005 by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. -
Auditorium25 min / 2 kmA building that is both a base and a bridge spanning the street, the Auditorium is home to the Opéra de Dijon. Enjoying some of the finest acoustics in Europe, this concert hall is popular with leading orchestras and international conductors. -
Rue de la Liberté7 min / 550 mA long pedestrian street in the city centre, Rue de la Liberté links Place Darcy to Place de la Libération. This busy shopping street was recently closed to traffic. It is lined with buildings mostly dating from the 15ᵗʰ to the 18ᵗʰ century, which are classed as historic monuments. -
Parvis Saint-Jean2 min / 130 mThis flamboyant Gothic church dating from the 14ᵗʰ and 15ᵗʰ centuries is a listed historic monument and houses the Théâtre Dijon-Bourgogne (also known as the Théâtre du parvis Saint-Jean orParvis Saint-Jean). -
Rue Verrerie11 min / 850 mAt the heart of Dijon’s historic centre, this cobbled street lined with wood-framed houses is home to several antique dealers and stores dedicated to interior decoration, fashion and design. -
Rue de la Chouette10 min / 750 mThe street’s name refers to the sculpture of an owl (chouette) on the side of Notre Dame Church. Like all residents of Dijon who have made it their good luck charm, remember to stroke it with your left hand as you pass and make a wish. -
Place Emile Zola1 min / 55 mOne of the most picturesque squares in Dijon, Place Emile Zola offers a large selection of restaurants and shady terraces. Once a place of execution, it housed a guillotine. But that was a long time ago. -
Halles du Marché9 min / 700 mThis Baltard-style structure covering 4,440 sq. m. is composed of pavilions laidout around two “streets” forming a cross.A good place to find food grown by local producers and the finest regional cuisine. A market is held here on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.