Banks: 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Government Offices: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday

Dijon is a relatively safe travel destination and should present visitors with few safety concerns. Like all popular tourist destinations, Dijon has pickpockets. You should keep an eye on your valuables when moving about the city, as these petty thieves operate around the public transport hubs and busy attractions like the Palace of the Dukes and museums. Keep your bags slung across your shoulder to deter an easy theft. It’s recommended you purchase travel insurance to cover the costs of any unexpected losses.

Police: 112 
Electricity:220V, 50Hz, two round pin plugs most widely used

A visit to Dijon should present few health concerns about drinking the water from the tap or eating food in local restaurants. Should you get sick, the city’s pharmacies offer quick and easy remedies. For serious medical emergencies, Dijon’s hospitals are adequate. Citizens of the EU are eligible for free medical care when carrying a European Health Insurance Card. Travellers from all other countries are strongly urged to buy travel insurance to offset the high costs of an unexpected trip to the hospital.

General Hospital: +33 3 8029 3031
Emergency services: 15

French is the language predominantly spoken in Dijon though regional dialects are also common.

France uses the euro (€) as its currency. There are 100 cents in one euro. Notes come in denominations of €5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200. Coins come in denominations of €1 and 2, as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.

All travellers over the age of 17 may bring in 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, 2 litres of wine, 1 litre of spirits, 50 grams of perfume, 500 grams of coffee, 100 grams of tea, and goods with a value up to €175 without incurring a customs duty.

For foreigners, it is most likely you’ll be offered a standard handshake upon first meeting someone in Dijon. Otherwise, expect the classic double kiss on each cheek, beginning with the left. When you enter a shop, it is customary to greet the shopkeeper. Residents of Dijon are typically French, so the overall atmosphere in the city leans to the conservative side. Dress is something the locals take a lot of pride in, so try and look smart when you go out in Dijon including when you visit museums or go for an evening meal.

Citizens of EU countries do not need a visa to enter France though they do need to produce photo identification of some kind. Visitors from non-EU countries usually require a tourist visa for entry. These must be obtained prior to arrival in France from a French embassy or consulate.

Branches of Dijon’s Tourist Office can be found next to the Jardin Darcy and near the central train station. These offices have maps and brochures for self-walking tours and offer guided tours of the city in English and French. Opening hours are 09:00 to 21:00 everyday from May to mid-October and 09:00 to 19:00 everyday from mid-October to April.

Tourist Information Office
34 rue des Forges
Phone: +33 3 8044 1144