Dijon, the Capital of Burgundy
Dijon, Dijon. "What can I say?" There is so much beauty in France. Every city has so much history. The buildings are all so old and grand. Dijon is no exception.
The Palais de Ducs de Bourgogne or the ancient Palace of Burgundy now the City Hall
The tower in the middle named the Tower of Philippe Le Bon, is said to offer spectacular views of the city. This impressive building by the way faces the Place de la Liberation full of cafes, restaurants, retail stores, and a colorful light fountain.
A wing of the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne. In Englsh, the Ducs Palace of Burgundy
In front of a wing of the the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne or simply, the Ducs Palace of Burgundy, now the City Hall
The Cathedrale St. Michel or St. Michael's Cathedral
In front of the Cathedrale St. Michel or St. Michael's Cathedral
A view of the Cathedrale St. Michel and the Chamber of Commerce Building in downtown Dijon
The Dijon Chamber of Commerce Building. I originally thought this was a church. How could I think otherwise? Doesn't it look like the facade of the church?
I originally thought this was a church. How could I think otherwise? Doesn't it look like the facade of the church. I actually had to check it out in the internet. Sure enough, it is the site of the Dijon Chamber of Commerce. What architecture, I say!
In front of the Dijon Opera
Marc in front of the Dijon Opera
A scene in downtown
Taking a picture of the the statue of Rameau Jean Philippe in one of the local squares
Just like Roeun, Dijon also has half timbered houses right in its downtown area. The roof of the building right in the far middle background reminded me of the roof of the Hospices de Beaune, Hotel Dieu I wrote about earlier in this blog.
A local scene with some half timbered houses
A colorful sight in the city
The Post Office Building in downtown Dijon
The Arc de Triomphe in Dijon? Nope, it's called Port Guillaume at Place Darcy
Montpellier has the Porte de Peyrou. Dijon has the Porte Guillaume.
Marc in front of what looks very much like the Arc de Triomphe in downtown Dijon but is actually called Port Guillaume