Guillaume's Gate, City gate in Darcy Square, Dijon, France
Guillaume's Gate features grand neoclassical architecture with detailed stonework, high archways, and symmetrical design elements marking the entrance to Dijon's center.
The gate, constructed in the late 18th century, served as a strategic fortification point and marked a transition from medieval to modern urban planning in Dijon.
This classified historical monument represents the architectural evolution of Dijon and stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of French builders throughout centuries.
Located near public transportation stops and parking areas, the gate provides an excellent starting point for exploring Dijon's historical district and local attractions.
The gate's position in Darcy Square creates a natural meeting point where multiple historical roads intersect, connecting different sections of the city.
Location: Dijon
GPS coordinates: 47.32330,5.03469
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Dijon offers numerous places for photography, from the Gothic Notre-Dame church to the Renaissance Palais des Ducs. The city center contains medieval buildings, public squares, and gardens. Notable locations include the Tower Philippe le Bon with city views and the botanical Jardin de l'Arquebuse.
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Abbaye de Saint-Bénigne
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Musée archéologique de Dijon
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Grand hôtel la Cloche
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Hôtel des Postes de Dijon
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Protestant church of Dijon
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Ecclesiastical Province of Dijon
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Dijon Modern style building
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Grand Hôtel La Cloche
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Saint-Bénigne abbot's palace, Dijon
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Saint-Medard statue
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Saint-Andrew statue
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Pipe organ in Dijon (Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France)
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Saint-Stephen statue
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Claude Frémyot tomb
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Fontaine Jeunesse
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Saint-John the Evangelist statue
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
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Les Anges soutenant la croix
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Olivier de Frémary & Jean Tabourot ledger stone
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Druyes d'Éguilly ledger stone
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Marriage of the Virgin
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Wladislaus of Poland ledger stone
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Jean de Berbisey tomb
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Guillaume Sacquenier ledger stone
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Claude Lefèvre ledger stone
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Pulpit of Cathédrale Saint-Bénigne de Dijon
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Dijon St Benigne cathedral, Christ at the feast of Simon by Franz-Anton Kraus
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Entrance to the main shopping street of the city of Dijon. Opposite is the only 5-star hotel in the city: the great bell and a cinema surrounded by cafes. Very lively place!
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