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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dijon

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dijon, France

Updated May 7, 2024

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The owl figure is found on north side of of Notre Dame de Dijon

Dijon, France

The Magic Owl of Dijon

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.
The Sherman tank, known as Duguay Trouin, On static display

Dijon, France

Le Char Duguay-Trouin

This tank participated in the liberation of Dijon from Nazi occupation.
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Fighter jets at Chateau de Savigny-lès-Beaune.

Savigny-lès-Beaune, France

Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune

This French chateau is home to the world’s largest private collection of fighter jets.
20 miles from Dijon
19th Century wash-house viewed from the ramparts.

Beaune, France

Ramparts of Beaune

These ramparts, once lined with towers, were constructed in defense of Beaune.
22 miles from Dijon
UFO in Vitteaux

Vitteaux, France

Soucoupe Volante (Flying Saucer)

This UFO crash-landed on the outskirts of a French town in 2009.
24 miles from Dijon
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Nicolas Charvy is bringing a culinary art back to its ancestral home.
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January 27, 2023

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