France Dijon: is a city in
eastern France, and is the capital of the Côte-d'Or département and of
the Burgundy region. Dijon is the historical capital of the region of
Burgundy. Population (2008): 151,576 within the city limits; 250,516
(2007) for the greater Dijon area. Dijon began as a Roman settlement
called Divio, located on the road from Lyon to Paris. Saint Benignus,
the city's patron saint, is said to have introduced Christianity to the
area before being martyred. The Palais des ducs de Bourgogne (Palace of
the Dukes of Burgundy) now houses city hall and a museum of medieval
art.
France Dijon
France Dijon
France Dijon
France Dijon
France Dijon
France Dijon
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