Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, booking is compulsory , including for children. As places are limited to 30 people per group, we strongly recommend booking early, particularly during the high season.

Is this activity suitable for children?

Yes, the tour is designed for children aged 4 to 18, with an engaging format and stories suitable for all ages.

Can we bring our personal belongings?

Yes, but for security reasons, certain items (bulky bags, blunt objects) are not permitted in museums . We recommend that you leave them at your hotel or in your car before your visit.

I spent some time in the company of Philip the Good

When Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, decides to give you a personal tour of his palace, you don’t say no. Period headwear, juicy anecdotes and corridors steeped in history: here’s my journey back to 15th-century Dijon – no time machine required, just a rather unusual guide…

From

15 €

2 days

From

15 €

Available in French
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Tour suitable for children aged 4 to 18

ALLER À L'ESSENTIEL

When history comes to life

There are guided tours… and then there are tours where the guide turns up in period costume, with the confidence of someone who has actually lived through the events he is recounting. That day, I joined the group outside the Tourist Office at 11 Rue des Forges, feeling that mixture of curiosity and amusement one feels before meeting a duke in the flesh. The aim: to discover the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy through the eyes of Philip the Good himself!

A duke in a suit – that makes all the difference

Right from the very first words, the tone is set. Philip the Good, dressed in period costume, takes us through the streets of Dijon and brings the era of the Dukes of Valois of Burgundy to life. No dry, academic lecture or dates recited by heart: here, history is told like a good story, with details, twists and turns, and that little touch of humour that brings it all to life.

The tour then takes us into the heart of the ducal palace, where the walls still seem to bear the traces of Burgundy’s glory days. As I make my way through the building’s labyrinthine corridors, I feel as though I’m following in the dukes’ footsteps, imagining the court intrigues, the sumptuous festivities and the decisions that shaped the region. It’s fascinating to see just how a single place can tell the story of an entire era.

When works of art speak for themselves

The highlight comes with a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, which forms part of the tour. There, the works take on a whole new dimension when presented in their historical context. I look at the paintings and artefacts in a different light, thinking that each one surely has a story to tell… and Philip the Good, true to form, is quick to share it with us.

Further information

Period of validityAll year round

PRICES€15

Good to know

Service provided in French only
Includes visits to the city’s museums
Tour duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tour suitable for children aged 4 and over

In a nutshell

If you’re looking for an original way to discover the history of Dijon, ‘The Dukes of Burgundy and their palace, as told by Philip the Good’ is an experience not to be missed. What’s in store: plenty of fascinating anecdotes, a feast for the eyes and a desire to find out even more about this fascinating era!

Accessibility

Our tour is accessible to people with reduced mobility.