On this episode we travel to the extraordinary city of Dijon located at the eastern region of France and learn about its history and art with your host Michael Kourosh.
Dijon is the capital city of the historical Burgundy region in eastern France, one of the country’s principal wine-making areas.
Dijon is well known for:
– Dijon traditional mustard, which originated in 1856
– Gustave Eiffel’s hometown, he born in Dijon in 1832– Vineyard tours
– Autumn gastronomic fair
– International flower show
– Building styles ranging from Gothic to art deco
The Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon is a Roman Catholic church in Dijon. The owl, the totem animal of Dijon The owl statuette clinging to a chapel wall of Notre-Dame church is thought to date back to the late 15th century. His face has seen better days, and he’s less than a foot tall, but for over three centuries he’s had a big job: granting wishes to all who reach up and stroke his little face.
Dijon has several museums and churches that holds a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, crafts and antiquities.
