The first really major landmark that we visited on this trip to Dijon was the Cathedrale Saint- Benigne, right in the downtown.
It is a national monument. A historic church which was constructed between 1280 and 1325. During the French Revolution, this church became the seat of the Diocese of Dijon. It has been the seat of the succeeding Archbishopric of Dijon since the elevation of the diocese earlier this millennium in 2002.
Like many other old churches in France, it also has some beautiful stained glass windows, paintings, and sculptures. And on the day when we visited, it was blessedly cool, serving as a respite from the intense and relentless heat wave.
Below are some of the pictures which I took during the recent visit. Take a look:
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