Once the prestigious City of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon is today a modern regional capital and the largest centre of industry between Paris and Lyons.

Dijon benefits from an exceptional architectural heritage. It is one of the foremost protected sites in France, with 97 hectares (38 acres) of listed buildings: varnished roofs, half-timbering, private mansions, cathedrals and churches, the Dukes' Palace, etc.

Quite apart from these monuments, Dijon can offer its visitors an immense wealth of culture through its numerous museums, notably the Fine Art Museum, one of the most prestigious outside of Paris .