Dijon Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Dijon (France) or Dijon accommodation?  Dijon is the beautiful historical capital of Burgundy. The town is richly endowed with many historical attractions, a rich cultural heritage and many exquisite restaurants, shopping centers, bars and cinemas.

Among the top attractions in the town is the Ducal Palace. This is home to the Musée des Beaux-Arts which exhibits invaluable treasures and fine art pieces which belonged to the old Dukes of Burgundy. There are displays of medieval art everyday and an intriguing Guard Room with tombs. The nearby church of St. Michel is an ancient building highlighting 15th century architecture. The Well of Moses is a monumental piece worth looking at. The Palais de Justice is a must see. The buildings in the village of Beaune boast fine examples of regional architecture. Other interesting museums include the Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne which demonstrates how ancient Burgundians lived there lives, the Museum of Mustard which offers Dijon mustard filling on tasty burgers, and the archaeological museum with interesting finds such as Celtic jewelry.

For a taste of local culture, you can visit Dijon’s Covered Market which features a wide variety of the city’s restaurants serving unusual but delectable local dishes such as snails in garlic butter, coq au vin, boeuf bourgignon and parslied ham. Also get a taste of Burgundy- Dijon’s fine tasting wine. You can start by touring the vine villages such as Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges and checking out wine cellars which feature tasting stops. Cinema ABC and Cyberspace 21 are excellent entertainment spots. Gardens such as Jardin Darcy and Jardins de Sainte-Anne are great for relaxation and mountain biking and boating adventures on the lake are great ways to spend your days.

Dijon features many mid range hotels with comfortable accommodations and reasonable services. Hotel Dieu in Beaune offers an historical experience in buildings exhibiting splendid architecture. Dijon Rent-A-Home offers self catering apartments in the heart of the city while the four star Hotel Sofitel also in the city centre, features a restaurant, a lounge bar, wireless Internet access, 24-hour reception, a business center, a sauna, and golf courses in the surroundings. - Browse the Dijon Map or compare Dijon accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.