French Town of Dijon - Great Attractions (Dijon, France)
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Take a tour of French Town of Dijon in Dijon, France - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
More than just mustard, the town of Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region of east central France.
Dijon is home to many ancient churches, museums, and residences in a wild assortment of colors and patterns.
Originally a Roman settlement, Dijon became a city of great wealth and a center of science, art and architecture in Europe.
The area is well-known for its wine, cuisine and of course the mustard that is named for the city.
Dijon was occupied by Nazi Germany for much of World War II, but was liberated by Allied forces in September 1944.
Thankfully, Dijon was spared any damage during its occupation, leaving much of its original architectural beauty intact.
More than just mustard, the town of Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region of east central France.
Dijon is home to many ancient churches, museums, and residences in a wild assortment of colors and patterns.
Originally a Roman settlement, Dijon became a city of great wealth and a center of science, art and architecture in Europe.
The area is well-known for its wine, cuisine and of course the mustard that is named for the city.
Dijon was occupied by Nazi Germany for much of World War II, but was liberated by Allied forces in September 1944.
Thankfully, Dijon was spared any damage during its occupation, leaving much of its original architectural beauty intact.