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Initiated as a promotional link to a Neiman Marcus event by Stanley Marcus, this relationship dates all the way back to 1957. In 1989, representatives from Dijon visited Dallas on the 200th Anniversary of the French Republic. During this visit, they were presented Certificates of Honorary Citizenship and an official key to the city. Since that time, several luncheons have occurred for the Consular Corps of DFW in order to connect Dallas with Dijon. Additionally, the Dallas/Dijon Sister City Committee hosted the Dijon Exhibit: A Look at our Sister City in France. The cultural exchange was held in the Great Court at DallasCity Hall and featured eleven large panels with photographs and text on the Burgundy region and Dijon. The majority of the visitors to Dallas from Dijon, and vice versa, are students or professors who participate on a short-term exchange program between the cities. With an educational connection, we hope to bridge the gap between Dijon and Dallas. About Dijon Dijon is a dynamic medium-size city of 200,000 inhabitants located in the heart of Burgundy, a region famous for its wines, its cuisine, its “plaisir de vivre,” its historical heritage, and its most beautiful villages and landscapes. Dijon was recently voted the “most athletic” city in France. It also ranked second “most livable” city in France. Dijon offers the pleasures and interests of a big urban center, and the peacefulness and the laid-back feeling of a small city. Dijon is also well located in France, allowing students to travel easily. The city’s public transportation system is excellent, cheap, and convenient. Dijon is also the perfect starting-point for exploring Paris, which is only 35 minutes away. Dijon I s famous for its wine villages (Nuits-Saint-Georges), where you can stop. The city is safe, clean, and pedestrian friendly. It is also renowned for its architectural beauty, which makes it a delight to walk around.  For more information about the Dallas/Dijon Sister City relationship or to become more involved, please contact Frank Mikula at fmikula@aol.com or Paul Geczi at pcgekzi@aol.com. Explore the City of Dijon
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