Palais des Ducs et des Etats de Bourgogne

Welcome to the Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, the majestic architectural centerpiece of Dijon and the historic heart of the 'Grand Duchy of the West.' As you stand in the expansive Place de la Libération, you are…

Standing in the Cour d'Honneur, you are surrounded by the elegance of the French Classical style. After the Duchy of Burgundy was integrated into France in the late 15th century, the old medieval fortress began to feel outdated. …

Rising 46 meters above the city, the Tour Philippe le Bon is the palace's most iconic vertical feature. Built between 1450 and 1460, this tower was a direct statement of the Duke's power. …

We now step into one of the most fascinating survivors of the medieval palace: the 'Cuisines Ducales.' Built in 1433 by Philip the Good, these kitchens provide a rare glimpse into the logistical scale of the Burgundian court. The…

This is the most solemn and spectacular room in the entire palace. The Salle des Gardes was the former 'Great Hall' where the Dukes held their most important ceremonies. …

To complete our understanding of the palace, we must return to the Place de la Libération. This semicircular plaza, also designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, was intended to be the 'theater' for the palace. …

As our journey through the Palace of the Dukes and the Estates of Burgundy comes to an end, take a final look at the sweep of the buildings and the heights of the tower. We have explored a site that is a living textbook of…