DIJON No Car? Life Facts & TGV Access Guide Part 1

Are you ready to move to France but unsure which of the 13 regions is right for you? Let’s make it simple. Welcome back to Storybook Living France, your guide to real French life.

*Dijon* , the historic capital of *Burgundy* , is one of France’s best-kept secrets for expats! 🇫🇷

In Part 1 of our *Dijon Guide* , we break down the critical logistics and daily life facts: from the exact cost of public transit (Divia) to how easy it is to travel Europe via the *TGV high-speed rail* . We also give you the unvarnished truth about the climate, the administrative reality of getting your *Carte Vitale* , and where the expat community meets up.

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🔗 *RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:*

Join the local community: *”Expats in Dijon” *Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389298284576545/
Planning a trip? Get your *Dijon City Pass:* https://en.destinationdijon.com/
*Divia Train Tickets:* https://www.divia.fr/en/bus-tram/pass-rates

▶️ *WATCH NEXT:*
*Watch Part 2 Next Week:* Cost of Living, Housing Market & Dijon Cuisine!
*Rennes Part 2: Is RENNES Affordable & Safe?:* https://youtu.be/5MXgOFIb3m0
*Lyon Part 1 (Safety, Transport, Weather):* https://youtu.be/YESeBm0Vyek
*Part 2: Moving to Lyon: COST OF LIVING & Salaries EXPOSED:* https://youtu.be/gs7YB3tRdNo
*The Truth About Bordeaux (Full Episode):* https://youtu.be/plCqZ1mC-Bg
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*Baguette Bound Channel:* (For tons of French Info!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeSuJ1RxJtjQCo_AelQnNQ
*Facebook Group: Expats move to France (Highly valuable resource):* https://www.facebook.com/groups/23814372316

*Chapters:*
0:00 – Intro: Why Dijon?
0:35 – Location, Geography
1:57 – Weather
3:10 – Transportation & Transit
5:00 – TGV Rail Access & Pricing
6:05 – Airports
6:40 – Health & Administration
7:53 – Daily Life, Wellness, & Parks
8:37 – Walking Tour
9:18 – Bike Trails & The National Park
10:28 – Fitness, Gyms, & Costs
11:47 – Community, Social Scene & Language
12:54 – Religious Centers
13:18 – Dijon City Pass
14:14 – Part 2 Teaser: Mustard Shortage & Costs

*Links & Resources*
*Video & Media Credits Music:*
*Music:* No.9 “Esther’s Waltz” — Esther Abrami https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFrldzxeKGG8fTpN5_d75Q

*Photo & Image Credits: 🎥 Copyright & Attribution:*
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Arnaud 25, Benjamin Smith, Chabe01, François de Dijon, FrDr, Nicolas Richoffer, Pmau, Sebleouf

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