Tour Philippe le Bon
City views.
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The Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy is a grand palace in the centre of Dijon, the capital of Burgundy in eastern France. Its semicircular square, the Place de la Libération, is the heart of the old town. The oldest parts date from the 14th and 15th centuries, when Dijon was the seat of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy: the ducal lodgings, the old kitchens and the Tour Philippe le Bon, a watchtower about 46 m tall that looks over the whole city. Most of what stands today was built in the 17th and 18th centuries in the Classical style, when the palace was a royal residence and housed the Estates of Burgundy. The square in front was laid out from 1686 to designs by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, one of the architects of Versailles. The palace now holds Dijon's city hall and the Museum of Fine Arts, one of the oldest museums in France, whose collections are free to visit. Guided climbs of the Tour Philippe le Bon, by more than 300 steps, lead to views over the coloured tile roofs of the city. In summer fountains play in the paving of the Place de la Libération, and cafés line its curved arcades. The palace is a short walk from the lanes and markets of the old town.
City views.
Semicircular square.
Free collections.
Place de la Libération, Dijon, Côte-d'Or, France
The museum is free; the tower climb is paid.
More than 300.