Former seat of the Dukes of Burgundy, the Dijon Ducal Palace comprises a mix of 15th-century Gothic architecture and later classical design. The grand, beautifully preserved complex is one of the city’s major sightseeing destinations; it looks out onto the Place de la Libération (Dijon’s main public squares) and boasts the lofty Tower of Philippe le Bon, too. Today, the palace hosts Dijon’s City Hall (the Hôtel de Ville) and the Museum of Fine Arts of Dijon (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon).
The Dijon Ducal Palace is included on historic sightseeing tours of Dijon. It’s also easy to plan an independent visit to its museum.