Medieval old town

Dijon (Burgundy), France

The historic core surrounding the palace and market.

Places in Medieval old town

L'Aspérule Chef Keigo Kimura blends Burgundy and Japanese flavours with beautifully inventive dishes, rewarded with a Michelin star.
Origine Chef Tomofumi Uchimura celebrates French and Burgundian classics with bold creativity.
Monsieur Moutarde Serves cocktails in a 13th-century mansion.
Théâtre Dijon Bourgogne bar Located in the former 15th-century church of Saint Jean, now a theatre.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for exploring the Palace of the Dukes and Les Halles market, with autumn bringing the Burgundy wine harvest.
Getting around: Dijon's historic centre, including the Palace of the Dukes and Les Halles market, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Dijon's dining scene continues to celebrate cross-cultural creativity within its deep Burgundian roots, with L'Aspérule's Michelin-starred Burgundy-Japanese fusion and Origine's bold reinterpretations of French and Burgundian classics reflecting the gastronomic capital's evolving ambition.

Palace of the Dukes quarter — The centre of Dijon organised around the Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne.
Les Halles market district — Home to Dijon's historic Baltard-style covered market.