Dijon used to be a very wealthy city, the seat of the Dukes of Burgundy. It is reachable by TGV in an hour and a half from Basel. The historic centre has many picturesque old buildings, and is very pedestrian-friendly.
| The former ducal palace (now municipal offices), in what was the Place Royale (now Place de la Libération). | |||
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| Other views of, and from, the Place de la Libération. | |||
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