Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy

Palace Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France

What to expect

The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy is a remarkably well-preserved architectural assemblage in Dijon. The oldest part is the 14th and 15th century Gothic ducal palace and seat of the Dukes of Burgundy. The palace houses the city's Hôtel de Ville and the musée des Beaux-Arts. Visitors can see the ducal kitchens, the guards' room, and climb the Philippe le Bon tower. The palace also offers access to the chapel of the Elected Officials and the rooms of the Palais des États. The palace is a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about its history and architecture

Plan your family visit to the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy with these blog insights 👇

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Weekend in Dijon: our favorite places

Weekend in Dijon: our favorite places
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, which houses the town hall and the free Museum of Fine Arts. We may have been tempted to climb the tower

Highlights: The Palace is located in the historic heart of the city. The Museum of Fine Arts is free and superb ✨

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Dijon with family: 12 things to visit and do with children

Dijon with family: 12 things to visit and do with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne, the historic heart of the city, and saw the tower Philippe le Bon, the cour d'honneur, and the Chapelle des Elus

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful architecture and the stunning views from the top of the tower ✨