Arrive in Dijon by train from Paris and then what?

Hi! We (young gals) would like to visit Burgundy in October for a one day side trip . We know how to get to/from Dijon by train. Once there though, where do we go and what to do? We do not plan to rent a car. Our goal is to see/experience something different there (e.g. wineries, country side, food, etc..) than what we would see/experience in Paris. Need help with itinerary please...

Other places I%26#39;ve read in this forum are Beaune and Loire. Would you recommend going to these places instead of Dijon?

Thank you in advance...

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Hi, Dijon is very nice for its architecture, churches, museums, parks, restaurants, shoppings etc... but unfortunately it is a town so I%26#39;m afraid you won%26#39;t find any wineries nor countryside there.

You should head to Beaune by train or bus (20min by train) then you would enjoy the vineyards between the 2 towns, Beaune is a town dedicated to Burgundy wine so no problem.

If you ever want to visit Dijon, take more time than a day trip, it is worth it!

Happy travels! :-)

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washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/20…

There is an article in today%26#39;s Washington Post on Dijon.

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Good eye Parisbaby2!!! After reading the article, I definitely would want to visit Dijon!!! Thanks!

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Thanks Parisbaby! :-) and you%26#39;re welcome G.

Except the fact that it is not raining that often in Cote d%26#39;Or (we have draught almost every year) I am very pleased to read such a nice (and accurate) article ! :-))

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We spent four nights in Dijon and really loved it. Rented a car and took one of the days with a trip to Beaune. With only one day, it will be hard to do bot Dijon and Beaune. I would opt for Dijon because of the architecture and everything else. It is an easy and fast TGV train ride from Paris and you have a lot of time choices.

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I just booked our train tickets to Dijon!!! Thank you all!

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How funny! it is the first time I recommend Beaune instead of my dear Dijon and you%26#39;re coming anyway! that is great!

Don%26#39;t forget to go the the tourist office and ask for the %26quot;owl%26#39;s trail%26quot; brochure to see all the nice sites of Dijon.

dijon-tourism.com/uk/dijon_parcours_chouette…

Enjoy and welcome! :-)

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G Explorer,

Your welcome. On one of my trips to France I hope (and I will)) to visit Burgundy myself and Dijon is definitely on my list.

Enjoy your trip!! And don%26#39;t forget to post a trip report.

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Happyindijon, Your welcome.

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