Square des Ducs de Bourgogne, Garden square behind Palace of the Dukes, Dijon, France
The Square des Ducs de Bourgogne features green spaces, pathways, and benches surrounding a central area designed for public leisure and recreation.
Originally created as an animal garden for Marguerite de Flandre, wife of Duke Philippe le Hardi, the square maintains its connection to Burgundian heritage.
The garden square displays several art pieces, including the statue of Philippe le Bon and the contemporary sculpture Point de Vue by Philippe Ramette.
The square became fully pedestrianized in 2018, offering free access and including a book-sharing box where visitors can exchange reading materials.
Local wildlife finds refuge in this central urban space, creating a natural ecosystem within the historical district of Dijon.
Location: Dijon
GPS coordinates: 47.32212,5.04218
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:18
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
63 m
Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
77 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
69 m
Tour Philippe le Bon
47 m
Tombeaux des Ducs de Bourgogne
60 m
Hôtel de Vogüé
64 m
Le Consortium
76 m
Opéra de Dijon
101 m
Dijon Town Hall
69 m
Maison Millière
78 m
Hebe et l'aigle de Jupiter
69 m
Palais des Ducs et États de Bourgogne
53 m
Louis XIII enfant by François Rude
69 m
Chapelle des Élus
69 m
Hôtel de Berbis
35 m
Hôtel de la Croix-de-Fer
71 m
Pavillons d'angle
96 m
Cour de Bar
57 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Dijon
91 m
Maison, 1 rue Verrerie
54 m
Maison, 21 rue Verrerie
112 m
Immeuble, 5 place Notre-Dame
102 m
Chouette de Dijon
88 m
Immeuble, 1 rue Musette
116 m
Immeuble, 7 place Notre-Dame
106 m
Immeuble, 1 place de la Libération
103 m
Immeuble, 2 rue Rameau
90 m
La Chouette
89 mReviews
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