Last week, before jetting off on our Roman holiday, we spent the day in Dijon. We left Gare de Lyon early in the morning, just in time to watch the sunrise, and arrived in Dijon a few hours later to glorious, sunny weather. We ate breakfast in Parc Darcy before setting out to explore, following the La Chouette owl markers that wind their way through town. Storm clouds followed us, and eventually rolled their way over Place des Ducs. With all the museums closed for the day, we had to seek refuge in a restaurant – so we sipped kir and ate tartines at O’Bareuzai, which was no sacrifice at all as everything was delicious. The sun finally came out again and we were able to explore the streets once walked by Burgundian dukes and kings… and of course stop for a regional snack, sable cookies and spice bread at La Rose de Vergy, before catching the train back home to Paris.
La semaine passée, avant de partir à Rome, nous avons passé une journée à Dijon. Le train est partie du Gare de Lyon à l’aube, et est arrivé à Dijon quelques heures plus tard. Il faisait très beau et nous avons donc déjeuner dans le parc Darcy avant de nous mettre à l’exploration de la ville, en utilisant les repères La Chouette comme guide. Des cumulonimbus s’accumulaient derrière nous – et comme tous les musées étaient fermés ce jour-là, il a fallu qu’on se réfugie dans un restaurant afin d’éviter la pluie. Pendant l’orage, nous avons bu du kir et mangé des tartines chez O’Bareuzai. Le soleil enfin de retour, nous avons pu reprendre notre route et promener les rues qui appartenaient auparavant aux ducs et aux rois de Bourgogne. Et bien sûr, nous avons pris un gouter régional, des sablés et du pain d’épices chez La Rose de Vergy avant de remonter dans le train et rentrer à Paris.
You do see some beautiful places. I will be seeing Rome on Saturday actually, which I am really excited about. Stunning photos and the food looks yummy.
I do wish I lived close enough to be able to pop over to the beautiful Dijon for the day! I would also be happy enough to take refuge in a restaurent sipping on a kir and that plate of cookies looks delicious too. The owl markers are cute too!
it must be so nice to have a such a great destination close enough for a day trip. Love your photos, especially the cute forced perspective with the drinking straw.
Remember well when you mentioned you have been off to Dijon for a day. It looks like a beautiful place, reminds me of Paris you know. The food must have been delicious, at least the weather offer you a good excuse to enjoy it!:) Bisous Cee! xo
the photo with the storm clouds is so cool and powerful! just yesterday I watched how storm clouds moved, they were incredibly fast! oh and how cute are those tiny jars! what was in there? 🙂 overall I love such day trips and I also love seeing others' trips so I'm always happy when you make such posts 🙂
when i read the title it instantly made me think of Dijon Mustard 🙂 and when i saw the pic of mustard jars it made me smile 🙂 never mind the weather – it still looks like you've had a lovely time (your meal looks so delish!)
Thank-you so much for all of your sweet comments, mes cheries! xox, Cee
Cee Fardoe is a thirty-something Canadian blogger who splits her time between Winnipeg and Paris. She is a voracious reader, avid tea-drinker, insatiable wanderer and fashion lover who prefers to dress in black, white and gray.
Sounds like an awesome day Cee! Love the photos, especially the on of you drinking…so cute 🙂
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What a great place to visit – so historical, which always gets me pumped!
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You do see some beautiful places. I will be seeing Rome on Saturday actually, which I am really excited about. Stunning photos and the food looks yummy.
Enjoy your time……
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I do wish I lived close enough to be able to pop over to the beautiful Dijon for the day! I would also be happy enough to take refuge in a restaurent sipping on a kir and that plate of cookies looks delicious too. The owl markers are cute too!
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Thank you for letting us travel with you by sharing those amazing captures!
it must be so nice to have a such a great destination close enough for a day trip. Love your photos, especially the cute forced perspective with the drinking straw.
such lovely shots, looks like fun!
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Remember well when you mentioned you have been off to Dijon for a day. It looks like a beautiful place, reminds me of Paris you know. The food must have been delicious, at least the weather offer you a good excuse to enjoy it!:) Bisous Cee! xo
the photo with the storm clouds is so cool and powerful! just yesterday I watched how storm clouds moved, they were incredibly fast! oh and how cute are those tiny jars! what was in there? 🙂 overall I love such day trips and I also love seeing others' trips so I'm always happy when you make such posts 🙂
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You left so early , before sunrise.. 🙂
It looks like a gr8 place.. Food looks delicious..
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ouahhh sublimes les photos, merci à toi pour la découverte
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Tes photos sont vraiment très jolies, j'aime beaucoup.
Ces sablés ont l'air délicieux.
Bonne soirée,
A bientôt!
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It is exquisite! I love that fountain, those steps and bridge!
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Very amazing. The city looks so beautiful.
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as always, beautiful shots!!!
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Sounds like a lot of fun! I'm glad you had a great day of eating delicious food and seeing new sites!
~Sara
looks amazing! hope you had fun x
Lucky you! Gorgeous pictures. I especially love the clouds.
pretty pix!
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vraiment superbes ces photos
vraiment superbes ces photos
Beautiful, beautiful pictures! Thanks for the comment on my blog!
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Marvellous! Well, this certainly looks like a nice holiday. I often enjoy street shots of cities. These are great captures all around Cee. xo/Madison
tes photos sont très belles et donnent envie d'y passer un ptit weekend!
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Historic buildings and food do it for me 🙂
xo Stephanie
when i read the title it instantly made me think of Dijon Mustard 🙂 and when i saw the pic of mustard jars it made me smile 🙂 never mind the weather – it still looks like you've had a lovely time (your meal looks so delish!)
Tes photos sont magnifiques ! Tu me donne envie de découvrir cette ville que je ne connais pas 🙂
That photo of the mini jars (of flavoured Dijon I presume?) is just darling!
Those tiny jars are full of unusual flavours of mustard – Dijon is known for it and they make it with every flavour imaginable!
xox,
Cee
You guessed right, Kat – there are so many unusual flavours of mustard in France, but in Dijon they were particularly unique and delicious 🙂
xox,
Cee
Thank-you so much for all of your sweet comments, mes cheries!
xox,
Cee