Welcome to Dijon France!

As you may know, Dijon is the capital city of Burgundy, France's prestigous wine country. I am happy to be your guide through this charming mediaeval city, home to almost 150,000 Dijonnais. Read about the history of Dijon here.

I created this site because I fell in love with Dijon after living there two years (9/1999-8/2001). Dijon, with it's inescapable charm, it's lengthy history, it's solid beauty and great people. You will have to forgive that some information may be outdated; my business keeps me very busy! If you have new information please email lisa(at)chouettedesign(dot)com.

When I arrived in Dijon in the Fall of 1999, I didn't speak any French, and the only person I knew was my husband, Jeff. We were in Dijon so he could do research in the Dijon archives for his dissertation at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. This meant I was left to my own devices. Since my legs worked OK, I walked. And walked. And discovered. Dijon is so inspiring! Coming from a fairly new and sprawling city like Atlanta, I was in awe of France and the life the French are able to lead with their customs, their transportation system, their joie de vivre, their food. Dijon also fed my carnivorous imagination. I found myself drawing again, writing a 200 page journal, learning French, and picking up my camera again and again. After two years of taking photos, I still found something new every single day. Now that's a city!

We met the most amazing people in Dijon. Invited into homes to dine and drink fine Burgundy wine, we learned how warm and inviting the Dijonnais are. French culture is completely different from American culture. As it should be. That is what traveling is for: to expand your horizons. Be a gracious tourist, try to learn some French. Learn to slow your pace. Click here & read this. Revel in the joy of long meals surrounded by friends. Relax. When we were preparing to leave, I wrote a letter for the local paper. Click here if you'd like to read it.

Feel free to write me at lisa(at)chouettedesign(dot)com. I enjoy getting your mail. If you have something you'd like added to my site, suggestions are always welcome.

The Petit Fute book is terrific for information on absolutely everything in Dijon. But if you don't read French you may have trouble reading it! Pick it up for 39francs at any "libraire" (that's bookstore to you and me). Especially handy if you are staying in Dijon for an extended period of time.		At either tourist office, you'll find a wealth of information including free maps and brochures. The knowledgeable staff also speaks English. The rue des Forges office is located in a particularly beautiful courtyard and the office is stunning as well.
	Place Darcy 21000 DIJON Phone +33 3 80 44 11 44 Fax.+33 3 80 42 18 83 Website - www.ot-dijon.fr 34, rue des Forges 21000 DIJON Phone +33 3 80 4411 44 Fax +33 3 80 30 90 02