Museum in Dijon
The Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon is one of the oldest and largest art museums in France, housed in the Ducal Palace. Free. The collection spans from Egyptian antiquities to contemporary art, with the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy (extraordinary medieval sculpture) as the highlight. Budget travelers visit for free and see a collection that would charge admission in any other city.
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Dijon's old town is a compact area of half-timbered houses, Gothic churches, and the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne (Ducal Palace, partly free). The Owl Trail (Parcours de la Chouette) is a free self-guided walk marked by bronze owl plaques embedded in the pavement, connecting 22 historic sites in a 1-hour loop.
Les Halles is Dijon's covered market, designed by Gustave Eiffel's workshop, an iron and glass structure selling mustard, cheese, charcuterie, wine, and pastries. Free to browse.
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