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Palais des ducs et des états de Bourgogne (Dijon) walks
In search of the Owl of Dijon
Visorando Member
5.11 mi
+52 ft
-59 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Dijon (Côte-d'Or)
Some towns have a ‘symbolic’ animal: the lion in Belfort, an imposing statue; the frog in Salamanca, much harder to find… In Dijon, it’s an owl, which I suggest you try to find on this city centre walk. Here’s a clue: the bird is carved onto an ancient monument. The legend goes: place your left hand on the owl and your right hand on your heart, make a wish, and it will come true. But first, you’ve got to find the animal…
Walks near Palais des ducs et des états de Bourgogne (Dijon)
Dijon, from the Valois to Art Nouveau
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.92 mi
+30 ft
-20 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dijon (Côte-d'Or)
Dijon is a remarkable city, shaped by its history. Since its Gallo-Roman origins (3rd century), three major periods have shaped this city: the Middle Ages, with its churches; then the Valois, Grand Dukes of Burgundy; and the Renaissance, reflected in the splendour of the parliamentarians’ mansions; and Art Nouveau, with its inventive decorations. The aim of this discovery walk is to take you through these different periods.
From the Hauts du Suzon to the crocodiles of the Ouche
10.45 mi
+413 ft
-554 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dijon (Côte-d'Or)
The Suzon and the Ouche, two rivers of great importance to Dijon. This route runs from one to the other through a patchwork of gardens, avenues and small paths. Historical and artistic points of interest and viewpoints.
Access by tram; access by car is also possible.
From Domois to Cîteaux Abbey
12.14 mi
+33 ft
-131 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Perrigny-lès-Dijon (Côte-d'Or)
This very pleasant walk will take you to Cîteaux Abbey, following the Cent Fonts river, which will serve as your guide. There are a few picnic areas along this lovely walk.
From Velars-sur-Ouche to Flavignerot via the Jean Sage Trail
7.80 mi
+3,002 ft
-2,283 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Velars-sur-Ouche (Côte-d'Or)
A route with a significant elevation gain but few technical sections. Some steep climbs, steep descents and flat sections.
The route is perfectly signposted.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 1
4.01 mi
+653 ft
-584 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A route well-known to local hikers, signposted by the CAF.
The route given here (1h45/2h) from Messigny-et-Vantoux to Sainte-Foy was completed by a man in his sixties, walking on the uphill sections and trail running on the flat and downhill sections...
This route forms part of a longer hike (Tour du Val Suzon).
Gevrey Chambertin to Chenove (Dijon) - Route des Grands Crus
6.45 mi
+577 ft
-646 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte-d'Or)
This is stage 8, the final walk in the Route des Grands Crus (RDGC) series, starting in the world famous Grand Cru Burgundy wine town of Gevrey-Chambertin, ending on the outskirts of Dijon.
It begins at Gevrey church, taking you past the Chateau up through woods to the delightful Parc Noisot and past Clos Napoleon vineyard and restaurant to the charming villages of Fixey, Couchey and Marsannay before passing the last major vineyard of the Cote d'Or to the outskirts of Dijon at Genove. It is dog friendly and a reasonably easy walk after a climb at the start. The Yellow Red (YR) lines to indicate the RDGC make for good navigation.
From Vougeot to Cîteaux via the Chemin des Moines
9.37 mi
+36 ft
-141 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vougeot (Côte-d'Or)
This walk follows the path that the monks of Cîteaux used in the Middle Ages to go and work in their vineyards in Vougeot. It passes through the pretty village of Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, with its beautifully restored castle, which was once a dependency of Cîteaux Abbey. The walk ends in front of Cîteaux Abbey.