Gîtes in Dijon

Discover Dijon, the Côte d'Or and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in Burgundy, let yourself be tempted by the Côte-d'Or and come and discover the city of Dijon and its riches! Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, make the most of your stay in a gîte in Dijon to discover local know-how, its historic heritage and the activities to do in the heart of the city or nearby. Dijon is located in the Côte d'Or in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region between Paris and Lyon, and is the capital of Burgundy. In this charming town, which has been crowned a city of art and history, you can leave your car in the car park, as Dijon encourages people to get around by bike, on foot, by bus or by tram. With over 300 kilometres of cycle paths, you'll be able to get around safely during your holiday. You'll be able to get to and make the most of Dijon's twenty or so parks, squares and gardens. You can also take advantage of your stay to stroll through the streets steeped in history, following the owl trail and discovering the Musée des Beaux-arts, the Muséum, the Hubert Curien Planetarium, the Musée Rue, the Archaeological Museum and many others. From the Philippe le Bon tower, you'll have an uninterrupted view of the city of Dijon. Dijon is an unspoilt 97-hectare area listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, as part of the climats du vignoble de Bourgogne. With its many places and museums to visit, Dijon is not only a tourist town, but also a student town with attractive job opportunities. So, as well as a gîte for your holidays, Clévacances will also help you find accommodation during your work placements or professional stays (flats, maisonettes, bed and breakfast, etc.). If you're not afraid to get back in your car, you can also discover attractive historic towns in the surrounding area, such as Beaune with its hospices and Nuit-St-Geroges. So, if you're looking for a holiday in a green, dynamic city steeped in history, book your next holiday in Dijon! Take advantage of our gites ideally located in the city and set off to discover Dijon and the surrounding area.

Activities to do near Dijon in Burgundy-Franche-Comté

Dijon is considered one of France's gastronomic capitals. This Burgundy town is first and foremost known for its famous Dijon Mustard. The Fallot mustard factory is the last remaining company to make genuine artisanal mustard, and during a stay in the Côte d'Or, you can come and make your own mustard during organised workshops. Dijon is also famous for its crème de Cassis, a key ingredient in the Kir wine. Crème de Cassis is a sweet liqueur that first appeared in Dijon in the 19th century. In Nuit-St-Georges, you can visit the Cassissium, an interactive museum based around blackcurrants. In Dijon, don't forget to visit a restaurant to try some of the region's typical recipes, such as oeufs en meurette (poached eggs served with meurette sauce or sauce bourguignonne on toast). Sauce meurette is a wine-based recipe made with Burgundy wine, bacon, onions and shallots cooked in butter), chicken Gaston Gérard, beef bourguignon and snails. There is a wide choice to choose from, as the city boasts 5 Michelin-starred restaurants. The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin (International City of Gastronomy and Wine) is located in the Burgundy capital, with 1,700 m² of exhibitions dedicated to French gastronomy and wines from around the world - a must-see place to learn more. Your holiday in Dijon, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, will be an opportunity to discover Burgundy's gastronomy and oenology: a change of scenery guaranteed. Choose a Clévacances-labelled gîte and set off to visit Dijon and its treasures.