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Day trips from
Dijon
Dijon being
located in the heart of Burgundy, you have easy access to many sites both in Burgundy and outside of Burgundy.
By Train and/or Bus:
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Paris The City of Light and the
City of Love – need we say more!
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Nuits St. Georges This village is the
starting point for the Côte
de Nuits. Known for its world-class robust reds, Nuits St.
Georges is also known for Cassis, that wonderful black currant
liqueur. (17 min by train – Also accessible by bus)
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Beaune If Dijon is the
Capital of Burgundy, this small town is the capital of the Wines of
Burgundy. Visit the wine caves to find your favorite, visit its small
but excellent museums, be sure to see the Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de
Beaune) with its multi-colored roofs, the Fallot mustard factory, and
end your visit with a stroll along the city wall. Beaune is
easily
seen in a day, and a train ticket is very inexpensive. ( 19 min
by
train – Also accessible by Transco bus) |
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Dole A
picturesque river and canal town in the Franche-Comté. You must
visit the Collegiale-Notre Dame de Dole and then wander the narrow,
quaint streets of this medieval town. (23 min by train)
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Chalon sur Saône Take a
leisurely sight-seeing tour on the river
Saône, taste the wines of the Cote de Challonaise, and visit a museum
of photography in the town where photography was first invented.
(33 min by train) |
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Semur en Auxois Visit
this fortified medieval town and see the
many remaining parts of the 13th century castle. (35 min by bus) |
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Besançon
Also in the
Franche-Comté, this beautiful city and
surroundings is encircled by the Doubs River. Enjoy both its art and
history. It is considered France's"greenest city". Once controlled by
the Spanish, Besançon still displays extensive fortifications built by
the well known architect Vauban. (49 min by train)
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Macon A visit to Macon's
churches, park, and chateaus is well worth the
hour trip to this city on the Saône River. (1 hr 3 min by train) |
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Autun At the
foot of the Morvan, this is a town of art and
history. If you are looking for Roman influence in France, this
is a great place to go. You will see ruins that date back to the
time of Augustus such as a theater, two gates, and a Temple to Janus.
(1 hr 40 min by train plus bus)
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Lyon If food is your thing, a trip to Lyon is
a must. Considered the “food capital” of France, you can eat to your
heart’s
(and stomach’s) content, sample the fine local wines, and then explore
the unique “traboules” or narrow passages that once were essential to
the movement of the Lyonnaise throughout the town. Today the old town
of Lyon is considered one of the best preserved in Europe. (1 hr 41 min
by train) |
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Lausanne You can even
venture into Switzerland for several
hours enjoying this historic city on the shore of Lake Geneva. Lausanne
was founded by the Romans and has a convenient about town
Metro system. It boasts 46 Swiss Heritage sites that can keep you
entertained or simply enjoy a relaxing day just strolling the
streets. (1 hr 57 min by train) |
By Car:
If you travel by car you'll
be able to see the vineyards along the
golden coast from Dijon to Beaune. You are sure to enjoy the
vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and further South along
the Côte Chalonnaise. (If you don’t want to rent a car, tours are
also available to explore these regions.)
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Vézelay This is one of
the most beautiful villages of France and the Basilica is a
masterpiece of Romanesque art
and a UNESCO World Heritage site. (76 miles)
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Fontenay Abbey This UNESCO World
Heritage site was built in
the 12th century and is almost entirely intact. The grounds are
beautiful and the architecture is remarkable. (65 miles)
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Cîteaux Abbey This abbey
which is still in use today was built in 1098
by the Cistercian (Trappist) order. During your visit you can
purchase their cîteaux cheese, honey sweets, and caramels. (20
miles) |
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Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
Chateauneuf-en-Auxois is an attractive hilltop village, with the
chateau at one end of the low rocky spur on which the village stands.
It is listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France' and was
once an important stopping point on the pilgrimage route through the
region. (20
miles) |
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Flavigny sur Ozerain This village is ranked among the most
beautiful
villages in France and famous for its anise and the filming of the
movie "Chocolat". (38 miles)
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Alise Ste Reine This
town is believed to have been the
last rebel
stronghold against the campaigns of Julius Caesar. Noteworthy are the
Gallo-Roman remains and the new MuséoParc Alesia which is an
interactive museum about the history of the rebellion. (35 miles) |
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Source-Seine People have traveled to the source of the
Seine since the 1st century and continue to do so today. The
sources (springs) of the Seine are marked by a beautiful grotto. (19
miles)
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Langres On the way to Troyes you
may like to visit the medieval city of
Langres where you can see the original wall that surrounds the city
along with enjoying a stroll around its historic city centre. (44 miles) |
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Troyes became the
capital of the County of Champagne in the Xth
century, and maintained an important position in the Kingdom until the
XVIth century. Meeting point between merchants from all over medieval
Europe with its fairs, leading religious town, these prestigious times
have left many testimonies that can still be seen and admired nowadays.
(115 miles)
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