The canonical version and where to order it.
Moutarde de Dijon is the sharp, pale yellow mustard made with brown mustard seed and verjuice or white wine, hot enough to clear the nose, and on every Dijon table beside the charcuterie.
Mustard is recorded on the table of King Philip VI in 1336, and by the late Middle Ages Dijon was the centre of French mustard making, with its makers granted exclusive rights in the 17th century. The modern style dates from 1856, when Jean Naigeon replaced vinegar with verjuice, the sour juice of unripe grapes. A 1937 decree made 'Dijon mustard' a generic method rather than a protected origin, so most of the seed now comes from Canada; the Burgundy-grown version carries its own protected name, moutarde de Bourgogne.
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La Brasserie des Loges seats guests beside the Musée des Beaux-Arts on Place du Théâtre in Dijon, serving Burgundian brasserie classics daily.
OrderThe Menu Bourguignon, a set three-course run through the region's classics.
TipIt stays open every day of the year bar three, useful for a Sunday or holiday table when smaller kitchens shut.
Moutarde de Dijon makes more sense with someone from Dijon explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Day trip · 5h 30m
Explore Burgundy’s charming villages, enjoy a wine tasting workshop and lunch, visit a family-run winery, and experience the prestigious Montrachet Grand Cru.
Guided tour · 3 hours
A typical tasting lunch from the Burgundy region offered at the Château du Clos de Vougeot.
Day trip · 8h 30m
Join this Private Burgundy wine tour chauffeured in a legendary car of the 20th century : Citroën DS Discover the famous Cote de Nuits wine region as you enjoy a priva...
