Photos: Cephas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ralf Roletschek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
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Photos: Cephas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ralf Roletschek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Following the owl trail
Your local guide
Mathieu Girard
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Highlights
- A stone owl worn smooth by touching
- The tradition behind Dijon's owl trail
- Brass owl markers in the pavement
- A signed route through the old town
- A local's lifelong following of the trail
About this tour
This walk follows Dijon's owl trail, a signed route marked by small brass owls set into the pavement, starting at the stone carving that gives the trail its name. You see the worn stone owl on Notre-Dame's wall before spotting a few of the brass markers along the old town streets. Mathieu, who has followed this trail since childhood, explains the tradition behind it.
The call opens with a sound check at the church wall, then follows the trail at a relaxed pace. Mathieu checks in often to make sure the pace suits you, and answers questions about the owl's history as they come up. A short list of the markers found follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone who enjoys a small, self-contained city tradition. It also works well as a playful introduction to Dijon's old town.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Dijon before heading out.
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Rue de la Chouette carving 21 min
The camera holds close on the small stone owl carved into Notre-Dame's wall, worn smooth by centuries of touching. I explain the tradition behind touching it and why the carving looks the way it does now.
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Brass owl markers 21 min
You see a few of the small brass owls set into the pavement, marking a signed route through the old town. I point out how many of them there are in total, for anyone who wants to find them all.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Dijon: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Gougères and Rue de la Chouette quarter, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Dijon, showing you Rue de la Chouette carving and Brass owl markers live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Dijon live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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