Dijon Cathedral, Dijon

Name: Dijon Cathedral
Address: Pl. Saint Bénigne, Dijon, 21000, France
Telephone: +33 3 80 30 39 33

#6 among attractions in Dijon

Top attraction, Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Dijon Cathedral, or at greater length the Cathedral of Saint Benignus of Dijon, is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Dijon, Burgundy, France, and dedicated to Saint Benignus of Dijon. The Gothic cathedral building, constructed between 1280 and 1325, and dedicated on 9 April 1393, is a listed national monument. ()

Local name: Cathédrale Saint-Bénigne de Dijon Completed: 1325 (699 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 47°19'17"N, 5°2'1"E

Address

Pl. Saint BénigneCentre Nord (Grangier)Dijon 21000 France

Contact

+33 3 80 30 39 33

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Day trips

Dijon Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon, Musée Magnin, Brasserie des Beaux-Arts, Archaeological Museum.

0.4 miE
Gothic church adorned with gargoyles
Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon, Dijon
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Dijon, France, the Church of Notre-Dame is an architectural gem and a beacon of Catholic faith. With its origins dating back to the 13th century, this Gothic church is renowned for its intricate facade and the harmonious proportions of...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée Magnin, Dijon
11 min walk • Nestled in the historical heart of Dijon, France, the Musée Magnin is a hidden gem that art lovers and history enthusiasts should not miss. Housed in a 17th-century private mansion, the museum is a testament to the passion of Jeanne and Maurice Magnin, siblings...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Lounge
Brasserie des Beaux-Arts, Dijon
11 min walk • The Brasserie des Beaux-Arts in Dijon is a destination that attracts art and culture lovers. Located in the heart of the historic city, this museum is an important point on the tourist map of the Burgundy region. Dijon, known as the former capital of the Dukes of...
~300 ftE
Museum
Archaeological Museum, Dijon
2 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Dijon, France, the Archaeological Museum of Dijon (Musée Archéologique de Dijon) is a cultural treasure trove for history enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. The museum is housed in the former Abbey of Saint Benignus, a building...
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée Rude, Dijon
13 min walk • The Musée Rude is an art museum dedicated to the French sculptor François Rude. It has the "Musée de France" label and has been housed since 1947 in a part of the former Église Saint-Étienne of Dijon, built during the 11th century.
0.8 miW
Monastery
Champmol, Dijon
20 min walk • The Chartreuse de Champmol, formally the Chartreuse de la Sainte-Trinité de Champmol, was a Carthusian monastery on the outskirts of Dijon, which is now in France, but in the 15th century was the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy.
~1510 ftW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Jardin de l'Arquebuse, Dijon
8 min walk • The Jardin botanique de l'Arquebuse is a botanical garden and arboretum located at 1 Avenue Albert-Premier, Dijon, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France. It is open daily without charge.
~1710 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Musee d'Art Sacre, Dijon
9 min walk • The Musée d'art sacré de Dijon is a municipal museum of Catholic Burgundian sacred art inaugurated in 1980 by Canon Jean Marilier in the Église Sainte-Anne of Dijon. It is labeled "Musée de France" and was associated in 1993 with the Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne Perrin Puycousin located in the nearby monastery.
0.8 miW
Ornate 14th-century necropolis sculpture
Well of Moses, Dijon
21 min walk • The Well of Moses is a monumental sculpture recognised as the masterpiece of the Dutch artist Claus Sluter, assisted by his nephew Claus de Werve.
~1970 ftE
Large, historic palace museum
Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Dijon
10 min walk • The Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy or Palais des ducs et des États de Bourgogne is a remarkably well-preserved architectural assemblage in Dijon.
~1920 ftE
Museum
Le Consortium, Dijon
10 min walk • Le Consortium is a contemporary art center based in Dijon founded by Xavier Douroux & Franck Gautherot, among others, from the association Le Coin du Miroir. The center was run by Douroux, in collaboration with Gautherot and Eric Troncy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dijon Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Archaeological Museum, Dijon (2 min walk), Jardin Darcy, Dijon (4 min walk), Benigne Legouz de Gerland, Dijon (8 min walk), Jardin de l'Arquebuse, Dijon (8 min walk).

How to get to Dijon Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dijon Cathedral:

Bus

Saint-Bénigne • Lines: City (1 min walk)
Darcy Sévigné • Lines: L3 (4 min walk)

Tram

Darcy • Lines: T1, T2 (5 min walk)
Foch Gare • Lines: T1, T2 (6 min walk)

Train

Dijon-Ville (9 min walk)
Dijon-Porte-Neuve (26 min walk)