French cities are renown for their good taste, but Dijon takes the notion to a new level in both the architecture and cuisine. If you can plan this in advance, try booking a hotel during the Gastronomic Fair, which takes place every year in autumn. Accommodation is hard to find in this period only if you linger for too long, otherwise there are plenty of excellent hotels one can choose for. The famous Dijon Mustard, superb Burgundy wines and tasty traditional food like the Gougere, Beef bourguignon, Escargot or Coq au vin are just a few of the specialties one should try while in Dijon.

There is much more to this city than its wonderful cuisine, the architectural mix being one of the most inspired in France as the Capetian, Gothic and Renaissance styles coexist in perfect harmony.