Sur les traces des grands scientifiques - Office de Tourisme de Dijon

Discover Dijon through the eyes of its famous scientists! Astronomers, chemists and naturalists such as Lalande, Guyton de Morveau and Buffon… have left their mark on the history of their respective disciplines. In the late Middle Ages, the court of the Dukes of Burgundy was one of the most powerful and prestigious in Europe. It flourished by fostering the most refined arts and the most innovative sciences. During the Age of Enlightenment, the Dijon Academy of Sciences, Arts and Literature fostered a spirit of competition that paved the way for the emergence of a Dijon-based scientific tradition recognised across Europe. But what sciences were practised in Dijon? Who practised them? And where? This new tour offers a unique insight into Dijon as one of Europe’s intellectual capitals. Tour in French only. As part of the Vigipirate security plan and for safety reasons, no personal belongings may be left at the Tourist Office reception or at the foot of the Philippe Le Bon Tower (luggage, pushchairs, etc.). We advise you to make alternative arrangements before the tour begins.