Cathedral of Notre-Dame, 1220-1244 AD

A masterpiece of Burgundy architecture of the 13 Century, this is possibly the most remarkable of Dijon’s churches.Three rows of fake gargoyles grace its entrance. Called false because they don’t transfer water as gargoyles are designed to.

22 August: Late Start, Dijon Market, Wandering Around ; Easy Peasy.

August 22nd 2019
.It’s 8.57am and no one is in a hurry here. Dijon Market, circa 1873, was inspired by the Paris Market and still operates from the same shed. This will be our breakfast venue when we get going. Hopefully within the next 30 minutes; I may be too optimistic. Well, we left at 10 but were soon on the tram to the Market, where we bought some cheese and salads for dinner, and some fresh local yogh ... read more

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