A short but very pleasant stay which enabled me to discover Dijon, a city known for its gastronomic and wine heritage, but whose cultural heritage is not to be outdone.

Quick debriefing with the lessons I learned and a few ideas if I were to go back.

At the bottom of the page you’ll find a summary of the articles about this stay in Dijon.

The city

Dijon is a very pleasant city with a beautiful historic center, most of which is pedestrianized.

Its compact size means you can visit everything on foot, and two or even three full days on site will be more than enough to cover the whole city.

If you’re interested in architecture, don’t miss the newly renovated Museum of Fine Arts, with its high-quality collection.

I’d also advise you to set aside a few extra days to visit the surrounding vineyards, or even embark on a wine route.

The hotel

So I stayed at the Vertigo. I’m always wary of Design Hotels, because the services can be pretty dodgy, and renovating old buildings to make stylish hotels can be a bit of window dressing.

This was not the case here, with a very nice property, a room even a little bigger and prettier than the photos on the website, and a very pleasant spa to relax in.

My only regret, as usual, is Design Hotels’ “limited participation” in the Marriott loyalty program, which meant I had to fight to obtain a minimalist late check-out. Moreover, my membership of the loyalty program and the few benefits to which I was entitled were not even mentioned at check-in.

Another drawback: no online check-in or check-out, so time wasted.

A very good property. It doesn’t have a restaurant, but given what’s on offer in town, it would be a shame to stay for dinner.

On the other hand, for my next stay, I’ll try the Aloft because its setting, in the renovated old Postal House, really appeals to me.

Catering

Burgundy is famous for its wines and gastronomy, and Dijon does not disappoint in this respect.

Whether it’s a Michelin-starred restaurant (Loiseau des Ducs) or a bistro (La Fine Heure), the food is excellent, with quality ingredients and properties that know how to showcase local cuisine.

The train journey

Totally anecdotal, but if the outward journey went well, the return was less comfortable in a crowded train. In any case, there’s no fast, efficient alternative for getting to Dijon from Paris.

Note that the line is not a high-speed line along its entire length, which means that travel time is in the region of 2h30.

If I had to do it again

If I were to return to Dijon, I’d take a few extra days to visit the vineyards and some of the surrounding sites, even if it meant renting a car on the spot.

Bottom line

A very pleasant city, easily accessible from Paris and perfect for short stays.

The articles about this trip to Dijon

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