Tour Philippe le Bon, 15th-century watchtower in Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, France.
The stone tower stands 46 meters tall, offering views across Dijon from its central position within the palace complex.
Duke Philip the Good commissioned the construction of this tower in 1455 as part of the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy expansion.
The tower exemplifies medieval French military architecture and represents the power of Burgundian dukes during the region's independent period.
Visitors need to join guided tours to climb the 316 steps to reach the observation platform at the top of the tower.
René of Anjou remained imprisoned in this tower until 1437 during the political conflicts between French nobility.
Location: Dijon
Part of: Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
GPS coordinates: 47.32194,5.04162
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
Burgundy-Franche-Comté encompasses a varied heritage that spans several millennia. The region houses prehistoric sites such as the Roche de Solutré, monasteries founded as early as the 6th century like Baume Abbey, as well as medieval fortresses and Renaissance homes. Natural formations include the Osselle Cave, open to the public since 1751, and the Hérisson Waterfall, which features seven cascades over nearly 2.5 miles in the Jura mountains. The area is characterized by diverse terrain, from vineyards and mountain foothills to valleys and limestone plateaus. Visitors can explore the Cormatin Castle with its formal gardens, observe the ongoing construction of Guédelon Castle using 13th-century techniques, or explore the underground galleries of the Osselle Cave. These sites attest to human habitation and geological changes over the centuries.
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.
Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
17 m
Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
79 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
88 m
Tombeaux des Ducs de Bourgogne
69 m
Hôtel de Vogüé
94 m
Le Consortium
32 m
Dijon Town Hall
29 m
Hebe et l'aigle de Jupiter
88 m
Palais des Ducs et États de Bourgogne
80 m
Hôtel Chambellan
87 m
Louis XIII enfant by François Rude
88 m
Chapelle des Élus
29 m
Hôtel de Berbis
79 m
Pavillons d'angle
87 m
Cour de Bar
64 m
Square des Ducs de Bourgogne
47 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Dijon
81 m
Immeuble, 5 place Notre-Dame
82 m
Chouette de Dijon
94 m
Immeuble, 92 rue de la Liberté
93 m
Immeuble, 7 place Notre-Dame
89 m
Immeuble, 94 rue de la Liberté
90 m
Immeuble, 2 rue Rameau
80 m
Immeuble, 96 rue de la Liberté, Place de la Libération
88 m
Immeuble, 1 place de la Libération
87 m
Immeuble, 2 place de la Libération
83 m
Immeuble, 4 place de la Libération
87 m
Immeuble, 6 place de la Libération
96 mReviews
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