Linguistic Remarks
When we first arrived, I had a lot of confidence for my language skills, as I had lived in Paris for a semester and I just finished a bachelor’s in…
Dans un Atelier d’Artiste
On the last day in Dijon, we were supposed to have a lecture about French institutions. That sounded fun… But, we did not end up having that lecture due to…
Le Parcours de Chouette – C’est très chouette!
On our first evening in Dijon, we all noticed the bronze plaques on the sidewalk because they are engraved with caricatures of owls. At first we did not know what…
Aux Vignobles de Bourgogne
One thing this area of France (Dijon, Bourgogne), and really much of France, is known for is wine. With 60 km of vineyards spanning a few hundred feet across, from…
À 7 rue Hernoux, 21000 Dijon
On Friday we were fortunate enough to meet a French film producer, Anne Bramard-Blagny of ABB Reportages, who is based here in Dijon. Bramard-Blagny has made around 150 documentaries and…
From a seat at the Conseil Général de Bourgogne
In my time, I have seen quite a few governmental buildings, whether due to traveling or conferences or applying for a visa. I have also been inside of a few…
That Homey Feeling
I have officially arrived in Dijon as of yesterday around 5 p.m. Life feels great, like the stars are in perfect alignment.The flight was long and I couldn't sleep, and…