7. Local wine is one of the most popular souvenirs that travelers prefer to buy in Dijon. Wine is better to be purchased in specialized stores which can be found next to each winery.
8. Tourists can participate in numerous interesting events that take place in Dijon during the International gastronomic fair. Participants of the event have an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, but buy interesting …
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By the way, Dijon has some connection to the movie-making world as several famous films were shot in it. For example, Maison Millière, a beautiful mansion that is also an architectural landmark, can be seen in many films about the Middle Ages. Such as Cyrano de Bergerac, in which Gérard Depardieu played the protagonist. Nowadays, it is an upscale restaurant that offers fine cuisine, but the design of the mansion …
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Tourists with children are advised to visit Dijon in February because this is the time when the city hosts À Pas Contés Festival. This is an excellent event for the whole family. Children can visit absolutely fabulous concerts, including music, theatre, and circus performances; exciting master classes, workshops, contests, and art exhibitions. Of course, there are many surprises that await attendees of the event …
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Dijon has a Galeries Lafayette department store. A large multi-brand store, that includes interesting specialty pavilions. There is a wonderful store of ecological cosmetics, as well as watch shops and original boutiques with designer accessories. This shopping center houses mainly expensive stores, however, during periods of sale, you can purchase their products at significant discounts. Among the jewelry stores …
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In an interesting historical building is the Museum of Burgundian Life. Its collection is very multifaceted and informative. This museum stores items of antique furniture, as well as old national costumes and household items. The collection of this museum began to form in the middle of the 19th century. The age of many exhibits here is more than 150 years. A very unusual cultural institution is the Museum of …
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Just like Lion, the gastronomic capital of France, Dijon is famous for its cuisine. Perhaps, most travelers recall the legendary Dijon mustard when they hear the name of this French city. However, there are other local specialties that are worth trying, such as Escargots de Bourgogne (Burgundy snails with garlic oil), Bœuf Bourguignon (Burgundy beef with red wine), Coq au Vin (peacock stewed in wine), Pauchouse …
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Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
In France, the climate is quite favorable, so you can travel here at any time of the year. The main factor is the purpose of your visit to this romantic country, and financial opportunities. The highest tourist season occurs in the height of summer, and is observed from the end of July to the beginning of August. Although, in general, the beach season lasts until mid-September and the autumn season is characterized by a reasonable influx of tourists. Also, it is worth noting that a huge tourist rush is observed in the winter period. The country is visited by fans of mountain skiing. This usually begins from the middle of December and lasts until February. Also, a large percentage of travelers prefer to join in on the New Year and Christmas holidays in France. The least number of tourists in France is witnessed during the off-season. However, you can come to Paris at any time of the year; even when it rains to no end for days and the cold winds are relentless.
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Atmosphere of France: religion and languages
On this basis, it can be noted that it is the German language that is the second most common in France. It is mostly spoken in the northern regions of the country. Some churches even hold religious services in German. French is very different from trivial English, German, or Spanish. It should be noted that the local population of France refuses to learn other foreign languages, following the example of the British, who also believe that it is sufficient for them to know only their native language. Speaking about religion, it is worth noting that France is a territory that espouses freedom of religion. In the meantime, the dominant religion in the country is Catholic Christianity. It is also worth noting that France is one of the most non-religious countries among all the states of the European Union.
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