Burgundy Museums and Art
Burgundy’s cultural landscape spans from the UNESCO-listed Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay to the grand Palace of the Dukes in Dijon. This collection features the Dijon Museum of Fine Arts, one of France's oldest museums, and the specialized aviation and motor collections at Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune. Visitors can explore literary history at Colette’s birthplace or the diverse archaeological and fine art holdings at Musée Vivant Denon. From sacred art in Paray-le-Monial to botanical science in Dijon, these sites highlight the region's historical and artistic evolution.
A Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Marmagne, near Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in…
B Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
The Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy or Palais des ducs et des États de Bourgogne is a remarkably well-preserved architectural…
C Château de Savigny lès Beaune
A 14th-century fortress situated on a 20-hectare wine estate. It houses extensive private collections, including over 80 fighter planes, 200 vintage motorcycles, and Abarth racing cars.
D The Dijon Museum of Fine Arts
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon is a museum of fine arts opened in 1787, in Dijon, France.
E Arquebuse Botanical Garden
The Jardin botanique de l'Arquebuse is a botanical garden and arboretum located at 1 Avenue Albert-Premier, Dijon, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne,…
F Musée Vivant Denon
Located in Chalon-sur-Saône, this museum features collections of archaeology, fine arts, and decorative arts, with a specific focus on the works and life of Dominique Vivant Denon.
G Maison Natale de Colette
The birthplace and childhood home of the celebrated French novelist Colette. The house and gardens are restored to reflect the late 19th-century setting described in her literary works.
Galerie du Châtelet
A municipal art center in Chalon-sur-Saône hosting temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, and local craftsmanship.
Espace des Arts et Maison des Sports
A cultural complex and national theater in Chalon-sur-Saône dedicated to performing arts, cinema, and contemporary creative exhibitions.
Musée du Hiéron
France's oldest museum of sacred art, located in Paray-le-Monial. It features Romanesque carvings, 17th-century paintings, and the 'Via Vitae' National Treasure by jeweler Joseph Chaumet.
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