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Dijon: Historic Guided Walking Tour
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Dijon: Historic Guided Walking Tour

By Blackbuck Travels
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$575 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Get to see a mix of two architectural styles: Gothic and Renaissance
  • Discover the legendary Maille shop and its excellent mustard
  • Drift back in time to the 12th Century

Activity location

    • Dijon
    • Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Pl. Darcy, 21000 Dijon, France
    • Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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Dijon: Historic Guided Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Price details
AU$575.28 x 1 TravellerAU$575.28

Total
Price is AU$575.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees

What you can expect

Walk by the Porte Guillaume, an impressive gate and historic monument of Dijon dating from the 18th century. Located on the beautiful Place Darcy, the Porte Guillaume is standing on the remains of a 12th-century old gate. It was built in tribute to the Prince de Condé who was the governor of Burgundy.

The next step of this tour is the Rue de la Liberté, a walking street leading you into the old town of Dijon. This shopping street is full of marvellous architecture! You will see the Place François-Rude and buildings dating from the 15th century like La Maison aux Trois Visages or the old hotel Millière.

Next, walk by the Place de la Libération which is a meeting point for locals. Established in the historic heart of Dijon, Place de la Libération wasn't always named this way. Until 1782, its name was Place Royale, a name thought to sublimate the power of King Louis XIV. Today, an equestrian statue of the king is standing on this public square.

Get to see the Tour Philippe le Bon, a tower overlooking the heart of Dijon from its 45-meter-high. Built between 1450 and 1460, you will have the chance to look at its Classical and Renaissance styles architecture. The Tour Philippe le Bon was first a watchtower before becoming a symbol of the Dukes of Burgundy's power. It was even an astronomical tower for a few years! After a spiral staircase of 316 steps, the Tour gives an impressive panorama of the city.

Pass by the Church of Our Lady a masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church façade is of a peculiar flatness which is very unique in French Gothic architecture! It houses the famous statue of Our Lady of Good Hope, formerly known as the Black Virgin. Furthermore, the church is adorned with two main symbols of Dijon: the Jacquemart and the owl. The owl is located on the side of the church and is the object of a superstitious practice. Locals and tourists caress this worn statue with their left hand, hoping their wish will be granted.

Next you get to see the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne which can be called the Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy in English. It was a royal residence, hosting the estates of Burgundy. In the present day, it houses the town hall and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. It became an important landmark of Dijon with the Eglise of Notre-Dame.

Visit the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon. Also called the Museum of Fine Arts, this step is located inside the Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne. It means not only you will visit one of the largest and oldest museums in France, but you will also look at the indoor of the former Ducal Palace! The museum's collections are among the richest in the country.

Our tour will end in front of the Eglise Saint-Michel, a unique church of the 16th century. It is famous for its Renaissance façade, considered as one of the most beautiful in France! The façade is indeed quite unusual as it is a mix of two architectural styles: Gothic and Renaissance, with the influence of Italian art.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dijon
    • Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pl. Darcy, 21000 Dijon, France
    • Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France