The history of Dijon Dijon is the capital of the département of Côte d'Or and the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in east-central France. The city is located at the confluence of the Ouche and Suzon rivers, 326 kilometers southeast of Paris. The city contains many magnificent old structures, some dating back to the 15th century, and is located at the foot of the Côte d'Or hills to the west and...