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WHAT TO DO

IN DIJON ?

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T H E OW L ’ S T R A I L
Let the Owl show you the way!
Grab your guidebook, follow the arrows,
and step back in time! Discover Dijon's
history and savor the charm of
the former capital of the
Dukes of Burgundy!
• This 22-segment trail will show you the highlights of our city:
Porte Guillaume, the Palace of the States and of the Dukes of
Burgundy, Notre-Dame, the Hôtel de Vogüe, Saint-Bénigne and
Saint-Philibert, etc.
Three loops, making 15 additional segments, will invite you to dis-
cover other facets of the city: the Jean-Jacques Rousseau neigh-
borhood, the Zola neighborhood and access to the Well of
Moses and the Charterhouse of Champmol.
• And let's not forget the children: the Junior Owl’s Trail!
• Available in French, English, German, Dutch, Italian,
Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian and Brasilian.
• €3.50 - Junior version (French only) €2.50
Price* Adult + child: €5
• Use all year round, summer and winter.
Sales point:
Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com

• Follow the Owl on your


smartphone! 2,99€
for Apple Smartphones,
Tablets and
Android Smartphones.
SEGWAY RIDES ™

Discover Dijon on one of these futuristic machines.


An original, convivial and intuitive way to tour... on your
own, with your family or with your friends....
led by one of our guides!
• Dijon's historic center
Schedule Itineraries • Dijon allées du Parc

• April, May: Saturdays at 2 pm, 3:15 pm and 4:30 pm,


Sundays and bank holidays at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
• June, September, October: Fridays and Saturdays at 2 pm, 3:15
pm and 4:30 pm, Sundays and bank holidays at 10:30 am and
2:30 pm.
• July and August: Tuesday to Saturday: 2 pm, 3:15 pm and 4:30
pm; Sundays and bank holidays: 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Evening tours: 9 pm to 10 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and
August, and Thursdays september 01th, 08th and 15th (subject to change)
Booking required before 6.30 pm at the reception the day of deparure.

• €19 full price *


Duration • 1 hour

• €8 youth price
Price
(12 to 16 years, accompanied by an adult)
• group price: €16 per person (minimum 7 people)
The tour is not suitable for children younger than 12.
We recommend you to wear flat shoes
for the SegwayTM ride.

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
GUIDED TOURS
From January through December, the Dijon Tourist Office
offers a wide range of tours relating to diverse and varied
themes, according to the season.
• Discover Dijon, Medieval Dijon, the Well of
Schedule Moses, Tastes and Flavors, historic mansions,
Hidden Animals or the Beasts of Dijon,
The Dukes of Burgundy.

New • Dijon, Land of the Wines of Burgundy

• Full price €6; €9 per couple; €3 for students;


Price* €1 for children (under 18); free for the handicapped
and the unemployed
• Specific rates Duration • approx. 1h30.

• Tours in French, some tours


in English, German
• The complete program of visits
is available at reception points
of the Tourist Office.:
11 rue des Forges
and the Well of Moses
Document available in French,
English and German.

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
TOURS IN
THE VINEYARDS
Dijon is the gateway to the most prestigious vineyard
in Burgundy: the reputation of the route of the “Grands
Crus” is such that it has been given the nickname
“The Champs Elysées of Burgundy”. Discover magnificent
landscapes, endless rows of vines and even a chateau
in the heart of the Côte de Nuits vineyard.

• Tours, discoveries, tastings


• Tour for half a day, a full day or in the evening
• 2 departures per day: morning, afternoon
• Around twenty vineyard routes available starting from Dijon,
including: “Burgundy”, “Pinot & Chardonnay”, “Passion”,
“From Cellar to Glass”, “Charme”…

• from €62
Price* per person.
• Tours year round
in French and English.

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
DIJON CÔTE DE
NUITS PASS
Welcome to Dijon and the Côte de Nuits!
With this pass, you will receive special access to the
main sites and monuments in Dijon and the Côte de
Nuits. Without restraints and at your own pace, set off
to discover unique destinations: heritage, wineries,
and gastronomy!

Validity • 1 year from the date issued.

11 sites and activities:


• Dijon Discovery Guided Tour
• Climbing the Philip the Good Tower
• The Owl’s Trail
• The Well of Moses
• Château de Marsannay
• Domaine du Clos St-Louis
• Gaugry cheese-making facility
• Château du Clos de Vougeot
• Domaine Dufouleur Père & Fils
• Cassissium
• Imaginarium

Available in French,
English and German

Price* • €20 - 12/18 years: €10

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
D I J O N C I T Y CA R D
See the highlights of the City of the Dukes with the Dijon
City Card

Validity • 1 year from the date issued.

6 sites and activities:


• 2 guided tours chosen from the extensive
program offered by the Dijon Tourist Office
• The Owl’s Trail
• Segway Ride
• Magnin Museum
• “Le Consortium” Modern Art Center
Available in French,
English and German

Price* • €15.
12 years old and up

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
PHILIP T HE GOOD
T OW E R
From its 46 m (about 150 ft) summit, the Philip the Good
Tower offers a stunning panorama over the town of Dijon
and the surrounding area.

• Low season: from 12/11 til 31/03


Opening hours
Tuesday: 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm (last tour)
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am, 12:00 am, 2 pm,
3 pm, 4 pm (last tour)
• High season: from 01/04 til 11/11, every day (including bank
holidays) except Monday: 10:30 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 am,
1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm,
4:00 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:30 pm (last tour)
(subject to change)
Evening tours: 8.30 pm, 9.30 pm, 10.30 pm Wednesdays and Fridays
in July and August (subject to change).
Booking requered at the reception.

Duration • 45 mn

Price* • Individual ticket: €3


• Reduced price for groups (of 10 or more)
and students: €1.50
• Free for school children and the unemployed
Number of visitors per tour: 18
Note: tours are not recommended
for pregnant women or people
with limited mobility (316 steps)

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
T HE WELL
OF MOSES
The Well of Moses is a masterpiece of
medieval Burgundy sculpture, an art
form associated with names such as
Claus Sluter and his nephew Claus de
Werve. The perfect opportunity to also
visit the ancient Charterhouse of
Champmol
Opening hours Open every day of the year.
• January, February, March, November, December:
9:30 am-12:30 am / 2 pm-4:30 pm
• April to October: 9:30 am-12:30 am / 2 pm-6 pm
(subject to change)

Price*
• Individual ticket: €3.50
• Reduced price for groups
(of 10 or more)
and students: €2.50
• Free for school children
and the unemployed
• Guided tours (see schedule)

Information and reservation:


Dijon Tourist Office | www.destinationdijon.com
You might consider trying some of
the local specialities, attractively
priced in numerous boutiques.

The Tourist Office offers a free


secure on-line service
to make hotel or other reservations such
as guided tours, wine tours, cooking classes,
tastings...

Office de Tourisme de Dijon


Tourist Office (head office)
11 & 11ter rue des Forges | BP 82296| F-21022 Dijon Cedex
Fax +33 (0)3 80 30 90 02

April to September from Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm


Sundays and public holidays: 10 am - 6 pm
October to March from Monday to Saturday:
9:30 am - 1 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm
Sundays and public holidays: 10 am - 4 pm

Well of Moses
1 Bd Chanoine Kir (Centre Hospitalier La Chartreuse) 21000 Dijon
Open every day of the year. January, February, March,
November, December: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 4:30 pm
From April to October: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm
(subject to change)

Mail : info@otdijon.com
www.destinationdijon.com
Tourism organisation listed on the travel and holiday operator register
under the no. IM021100001
*Prices subject to change

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