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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.
It is also well-known for its "creme de cassis", or blackcurrant liqueur, used in the drink known as "kir" (white wine with blackcurrant liqueur).
The town centre is one of the best-preserved in France : 60% of the buildings are over 200 years old. Dijon was spared the destruction of various wars such as the 1870 Franco-Prussian war, despite the fact that the Prussian army invaded the city.
Births
Dijon was the birthplace of:
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