Dijon,
France Tourist Information
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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forgive that some information may be outdated; my business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.
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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.
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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. |
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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
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Additionally,
all photos on this site are the property of Lisa Hovis. They cannot
be reproduced, copied, altered, sold, or used in any way without written
permission.
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