Cycling from Ste. Sabine, France to Dijon, France
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Cycling from Ste. Sabine, France to Dijon, France

Getting from Ste. Sabine to Dijon was a no brainer, following the Canal de Bourgogne all the way, first on the D18, then turning eastCanal de Bourgogne on the D33 joining the Ouche at Pont d'Ouche up to the Pont-de-Pany, then continuing on the D905 and D101 for the final cruise into town. All along the canal, vacationers were enjoying the warm, sunny weather and their slow progress on the canal. As is often the case after a busted day, this was a short, easy ride arriving with plenty of time to locate the hostel.

Approaching Dijon from the west along the canal, you pass a huge waterfront park with many opportunities for the Dijonnais to recreate outdoors, and it's easy to get a sense of their elevated civic pride. Coming into a larger town where you're going to spend the night it's a good idea to be on the lookout for the first local bus stop. These often have maps that will help you locate the hostel and generally get oriented. Or, on entering a town, look for a large steel lit sign with plastic inserts with the Cote d'Orwords "Plan au Dos" (map on the other side). It's rarely necessary to buy city maps if you can spot and use the public ones.

To find the hostel, follow the signs for Gray (it's a town to the east). You will soon see signs for C.R.I., the Centre Recontres International, about 3 km from the center. It's not just a hostel, but a meeting place for visitors from all over. Here you will find the most excellent hospitality and cuisine, along with a lively bar after dark, and be at liberty to experience wonderful Dijon.

28 miles today.

 


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Auberge de Jeunesse
CRIS de Dijon
1, bd Champollion
21000 DIJON
03 80 72 95 20