canton of Fontaine-lès-Dijon

Fontaine-lès-Dijon is a commune in eastern France, in the Côte-d’Or department (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), immediately north of Dijon. It forms part of Dijon’s metropolitan area and is largely residential, offering a quieter suburban setting while remaining closely connected to the city’s services, jobs, and transport links. The town is known for its local heritage, notably the Saint-Bernard house and associated sites linked to Bernard of Clairvaux, who was born there in the 11th century. Fontaine-lès-Dijon also provides everyday amenities, schools, and green spaces, with easy access to the cultural attractions of Dijon and the surrounding Burgundy wine region. Its character blends small-town community life with proximity to a major regional center.

• Fontaine-lès-Dijon is a commune in the Côte-d’Or department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, just north of Dijon.
• It is known as the birthplace of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (born there in 1090), a major figure of the Cistercian order.
• The commune is part of Dijon Métropole (the Dijon metropolitan area), reflecting its role as a suburban municipality closely tied to the city of Dijon.