Begin at the impressive Porte Guillaume, an 18th-century triumphal arch located on Place Darcy and built on the site of a former 12th-century gate. Erected in tribute to the Prince de Condé, Governor of Burgundy, it serves as a symbolic entrance to the historic center.

Continue along Rue de la Liberte, the city’s main pedestrian street leading into the Old Town. Lined with elegant architecture and historic facades, it opens onto Place Francois-Rude and notable 15th-century buildings such as the Maison aux Trois Visages and the Hôtel Milliere.

Proceed to Place de la Liberation, the historic heart of Dijon. Formerly known as Place Royale in honor of Louis XIV, the square is now a lively gathering place centered around his equestrian statue.

Nearby stands the Tour Philippe le Bon, a 45-meter tower built between 1450 and 1460. Once a watchtower and later a symbol of ducal authority, it offers panoramic views of the city after climbing its 316 steps.

Pass by the remarkable Church of Our Lady of Dijon, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture and part of Dijon’s UNESCO-listed heritage. Its distinctive flat façade, the statue of Our Lady of Good Hope, the Jacquemart clock, and the famous owl carving make it one of the city’s most beloved landmarks.

Le Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne, également appelé « Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne », était une résidence royale abritant les domaines de Bourgogne. Il abrite aujourd'hui l'hôtel de ville et le musée des Beaux-Arts. Le palais est composé de plusieurs parties. La partie la plus ancienne est le magnifique palais gothique des Ducs, construit aux XIVe et XVe siècles. La façade de style classique que vous admirerez date du XVIIe siècle. Le palais est impressionnant et bien conservé ! Il est devenu un monument important de Dijon avec l'église Notre-Dame.

The tour continues to the grand Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne, once the residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Today, it houses the Town Hall and the renowned Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, one of France’s oldest and richest fine arts museums.

Conclude at Eglise Saint-Michel, a 16th-century church celebrated for its striking Renaissance façade blended with Gothic elements and Italian artistic influence — a fitting finale to Dijon’s architectural journey.