paulinette
I loved this place
The Dukes of Burgundy square is located behind the Dukes Palace, at the entrance to the city's Fine Arts Museum. It's a nice place because many medieval houses are still standing, which have been converted into shops, lodges, and hotels. Some have a history from the XIII century, like the neighbouring Cathedral of Our Lady of Dijon. Before, the palace was much bigger and you can still see some ruins of the old extensions, now located in the public garden in the centre of the square. It is quiet, and the palace's entrance, moved after the Liberation, is on this side. When I was visiting, the roofs were snow-covered which was lovely to see at night, with the palace illuminated.
Read more
