Planning a trip to Dijon

Arriving — If you are driving, from Paris follow the A6 southeast to Pouilly-en-Auxois, and then go east along A38  to turn off into central Dijon. A dozen or so TGV trains arrive from Paris’s Gare de Lyon each day (trip time: 1 hr., 35 min.). For information, visit www.sncf-connect.com or call tel. 36-35. Important: the high speed trains do sell out in high season, so get advance reservations.

Visitor Information — The Office de Tourisme is at 11 rue des Forges (www.destinationdijon.com; tel.  03-80-44-11-44).

Getting Around

By Taxi — There is a taxi rank at the train station. To reserve in advance, contact Taxis Dijon (www.taxis-dijon.fr; tel. 03-08-41-41-12).

By Public Transport — Dijon has a good network of buses and trams, although the city is easy to get around on foot. Tickets cost 1.40€ and you can buy them on the bus/tram or in the Divia office at 16 pl. Darcy.

By Bike — DiviaVélodi (www.divia.fr/page/diviavelodi) offers self-service and drop-off points all around town including the train station and Forges-Notre Dame by the tourist office.

Fast Facts: Dijon

Hospital — CHU Dijon Bourgogne, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel (tel. 03-80-29-30-31).

Pharmacy — Dijon’s pharmacies take turns staying open after hours. Ask at the police station in place Suquet to determing which is open late if you're in need(tel. 03-80-44-55-00). La Pharmacie de la Liberté, 42 rue de la Liberté (tel. 03-80-30-41-69), is open 7:30am to 8pm Monday to Saturday.