Dijon Photos |
Dijon, noted for its mustards, also is seat of the Palace of Dukes of Burgundy, medieval & other historic buildings, the gargoyles on Notre Dame church. |
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| See also: France, Dijon Museum of Fine Arts |
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| Court of Honor (17th c) of Palace of Dukes of Burgundy (Palais des Ducs). | Medieval Tower of Philippe-le-Bon rises behind Court of Honor of Palace of Dukes of Burgundy. | Details of clock, Athena & Baroque decoration of court of Honor (17th c) of Palace of Dukes of Burgundy. | Baroque facade of side wing of Palace of Dukes of Burgundy. |
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| Architrave decoration details of side wing of Palace of Dukes of Burgundy. | Bellegarde Staircase (17th c) & Bar Tower (14th c) built by Philippe-le-Bon & used as a prison in Palace of Dukes. | Bellegarde Staircase (17th c) & Bar Tower (14th c) built by Philippe-le-Bon & used as a prison in Palace of Dukes. | Statue of sculptor Claus Sluter by Bouchard beside Bellegarde Staircase in Palace of Dukes. |
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| St Michel (15th-17th c) church. Style: Flamboyant Gothic & Renaissance. | Grand Theater & St Michel church. | Composite Order columns of Grand Theater. Style: Neoclassical. | Statue of composer Jean Philippe Rameau native of Dijon beside Grand Theater. Style: Neoclassical. |
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| Chamber of Commerce building opposite Grand Theater. | Half-timbered building at 8-12 rue Verrerie. | Medieval wood carving of hunter with bow tracking rabbit at 12 rue Verrerie. | Medieval window near rue Verrerie. |
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| Hotel de Vogüé mansion (early 17th c). | Detail of carvings & tiled roof of Hotel de Vogüé mansion (early 17th c). | Rear of Notre Dame church (13th c). Style: Gothic. | Gallery facade of Notre Dame church (13th c) showing three tiers of gargoyles. Style: Gothic. |
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| Array of gargoyles on Notre Dame church (13th c). | Bagpiper & cow gargoyles on Notre Dame church. | Sheep & other gargoyles on Notre Dame church. | Fantastical gargoyles on Notre Dame church. |
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| Pig, sheep & people gargoyles on Notre Dame church. | Cow, lion, monkey gargoyles below clock tower on Notre Dame church. | Cow gargoyle on Notre Dame church. | Hotel Chambellan courtyard (15th c) at 34 rue des Forges. |
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| Spiral staircase in courtyard of Hotel Chambellan (15th c) at 34 rue des Forges. | Streetscape of 40 & 38 rue des Forges. | Hotel Aubriot (13th c) at 40 rue des Forges was recreated in 1908. | Maison Milsand (1560) at 38 rue des Forges. Style: Renaissance. Architect: Hugues Sambin. |
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| Hotel Morel Sauvegrain (15th c) at 52 rue des Forges. | Streetscape of rue des Forges with Tower of Philippe-le-Bon. | Streetscape of Place François Rude looking up rue des Forges. | Fountain celebrating grapes on Place François Rude. |
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| Palace of Justice (formerly Parliament of Burgundy). Style: Renaissance. | Half-timbered buildings on rue Vauban. | Semicircular courtyard (1690s) of Hotel Legouz de Gerland at 21 rue Vauban. | Array of Dijon mustards in shop window. |
All photos on this page are originals by & copyrighted by Jim Steinhart. All rights reserved. Permission required to use. |