The Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy, fully open to visitors

The Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy was built in the 14th century at the request of the Valois duke Philippe le Hardi. Initially a simple ducal palace, it has been shaped over the years to give it the remarkable architecture that we know today. Between 1450 and 1456, Philip the Good continued the construction to house the flats of the duchess and duke. A room was designed for receptions, and a 46-metre-high tower was built, known as the "Philip the Good Tower". Large ducal kitchens were also installed, with around six fireplaces, a vaulted ceiling and eight pointed arches.

In 1477, the kingdom of Burgundy became part of France, and new works were undertaken to enlarge the palace. The Bellegarde Gallery, in Renaissance style, was built in 1614, providing the first contrast with the building's Gothic architecture. In 1681, a vast restoration project was undertaken, although the work was not completed until a century later. A number of architects worked on enlarging the premises, adding the Palais des États, designed to house the assembly, as well as a chapel and a wing devoted to the School of Drawing. Finally, in 1831, the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy became the Town Hall, while the Dijon Museum of Fine Arts also took its place there.

The Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne has been a listed building since 1862, and underwent its latest renovation in 2019, after a ten-year project.

Today, the Musée des Beaux-Arts is housed in this emblematic building on the rue Rameau, with works ranging from Antiquity to the present day. You can see paintings, drawings, sculptures and decorative arts. The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon houses almost 130,000 works of art.

To make sure you don't miss a thing, you can also visit the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and the ducal kitchens. You will learn more about the architecture of this place and its decorations dating from another era. The guards' room, some confidential rooms in the Palais des Etats, the Philippe le Bon tower and the Chapel of the Elected are all open to the public for a visit.

You can visit the Tour Philippe le Bon alone. You can go directly to the Dijon Tourist Office. There are two options: simple access to the tower or the tower aperitifs, which guarantee a unique experience in this iconic Dijon landmark.

Climbing up the tower takes you to the very top of this architectural structure. From here, you'll enjoy a lovely view of the city of Dijon, and even further afield. The city's many emblematic spires and bell towers will be spread out before you, while you can try to imagine the city in a different era. Please note, however, that only nine visits to the Philippe le Bon Tower are permitted each day, and groups are limited to 18 people. It takes less than an hour to complete the tour.

If you choose the "tower aperitifs" tour, you'll need to travel to Dijon for a weekend to enjoy it. As the name suggests, once you're at the top of the Philippe le Bon Tower, you can enjoy a few mouth-watering bites of gougères with the famous Reine de Dijon mustard and parsley ham, accompanied by a Kir, to experience all the culinary riches of Burgundy.

In an old Dijon house converted into a bar... we discovered a rather stylish place. Muffled atmosphere, tasteful decor and lounge music... Welcome to Monsieur Moutarde! It's a charming place where it's good to stop. You'll receive a warm welcome from Michel, who looks after the entrance to this splendid establishment. Don't miss their original and delicious cocktails, prepared by an expert in the field. The bar also offers an all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays. Please note that the bar does not take bookings, so get there early!