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Dijon

France
Also known as: Castrum Divionense
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Dijon, city, capital of Côte d’Or département and of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté région, east-central France. The city is 203 miles (326 km) southeast of Paris by road and lies at the confluence of the Ouche and Suzon rivers. Situated at the foot of the Côte d’Or hills to its west and near a plain of fertile vineyards, the city has many outstanding old buildings, some dating back to the 15th century. It has always been a regional...

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