Dijon

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Dijon is a commune in eastern France, the préfecture (administrative capital) of the Côte-d'Or département and of the Burgundy région, of which it is the historical capital. Population (1999): 149,867 for the commune; 240,000 for the greater Dijon area.

Miscellaneous

The city is well known for its mustard, even though nowadays mustard seeds are largely imported. Throughout the European Union, only mustard originating in this area can be sold under the label 'Dijon Mustard'; however this description is also given to some mustard produced in non-European markets, such as the United States.

Dijon was the birthplace of:

• Henry Darcy
• Gustave Eiffel
• Charles, Duke of Burgundy

Colleges and Universities

• University of Burgundy (Université de Bourgogne)
• École nationale des beaux-arts de Dijon

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