The city of Dijon is the capital of the region of Burgundy, (Bourgogne in French).
The ancient capital of Burgundy was once called Divio. The city of Dijon offers very interesting historical visits, cultural activities and fine restaurants. Not only famous for mustard, it was also the birth place of Gustave Eiffel, who built the Eiffel tower in Paris.
The city is now the most important City between Paris and Lyon, with major road communications and the high speed train called the TGV, getting to and from Dijon is easy.
Places to visit in the city would be the catherdral Notre Dame, Saint Michel, the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, the old shopping streets, and also the main Burgundy vineyards which begin just to the south of the city.
