What to do in Dijon?

Dijon city centre is now almost entirely pedestrianised. Take advantage of this to discover our top 5 things to do during your stay:
 

• Place du Bareuzai and its beautiful merry-go-round are a must-see. Stop off at the Moulin à Vent to enjoy a drink, and try some of mouth-watering treats on offer along the way. Buy some “nonettes”, little cakes which are a typical Dijon speciality.
• Visit the Beaux-Arts museum, restored in 2001, not far from the cuisines ducales. You won't want to miss out on this museum which features one of the most extensive collections in France.
• Experience a typical tea-time at “maison Mellière”, Dijon's oldest restaurant, which dates back to the 15th century. Taste the regional specialities with blackcurrant and peach liqueur. Try and pay a visit to the Maille and Mullot & PetitJean boutiques.
• Have a look around the jardin Darcy and discover its memorial, fountains and large polar bear at the place Darcy entrance. From there, you have a superb view between the Arc de triomphe and the mausoleum.
• Dijon is also a great city for shopping. As well as the shops in the city centre, take the tram and go bargain hunting in the regional shopping centre, La Toison d’Or.

• An owl observes you from the outer walls of the Notre-Dame cathedral. The saying goes that if you touch it with your left hand while making a wish, it will bring you luck. 
• A London telephone box is hidden somewhere in the city… But will you find it? A clue: it's on the way to the train station, near place Darcy.
• The maison sans toit (roofless house) on place Bossuet symbolises the execution of its owner, the pâtissier Jean Carquelin, in the 14th century. He was accused of kidnapping children. It is also called the "Maison maudite” (hunted house).