Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy

The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy in Dijon is the historic ducal residence and administrative complex that later accommodated civic institutions and museum galleries. It occupies a prominent position in Dijon’s city centre.

The complex combines medieval ducal architecture with later civic uses; much of it now houses the city’s Musée des Beaux-Arts alongside municipal offices. The site is valued for its architectural continuity from the ducal period into the modern civic era.

Constructed and altered over several centuries, the buildings served as the seat of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy in the Middle Ages and were repurposed for municipal and cultural uses in later periods. Collections and adaptation reflect the building’s long administrative role.

The palace stands in Dijon in the Bourgogne region, within the compact historic centre and easily reached from the city’s main squares.

• Tower views: A visitor route includes access to the exterior façades and the museum; the tower associated with the ducal complex offers elevated views over central Dijon.

What to See #

• Ducal palace complex: The former ducal residence complex that retains medieval and later structural elements of the Dukes of Burgundy's seat in Dijon.
• Musée des Beaux-Arts: The Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed within the palace buildings, holding the city's principal fine art collections across multiple periods.