Philippe le Bon Tower: tour of the Astronomy Room (with a French-speaking guide)
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Duration 1h30
17 Maximum group size
Visits suitable for children
Presentation
Full descriptionFrom 1783 to 1940, the Philippe le Bon Tower was an astronomical observatory.
It was one of the 11 largest in Europe, equipped with the finest instruments.
It is even suspected that the tower was built for astronomical observations during the time of Philip the Good, when the Court of Burgundy was one of the most influential in Europe.
The tour takes place in two stages. First,...
See moreIt was one of the 11 largest in Europe, equipped with the finest instruments.
It is even suspected that the tower was built for astronomical observations during the time of Philip the Good, when the Court of Burgundy was one of the most influential in Europe.
The tour takes place in two stages. First,...
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Departure time and placeMeeting place : in front of the Tourist Office - 11 rue des Forges - 21000 Dijon.
Please note: The tour is only available in French.
Please note: The tour is only available in French.
Good to know• 1.5-hour guided tour. The tour is conducted in French only.
• Reservations are required through Dijon Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès.
• Limited capacity : 17 people maximum per tour.
• Registration by name is required for each participant, regardless of age (including children under 3, who register for free).
• Accompanied children : All children must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
• Accessibility : The tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with limited mobility due to the 316 steps.
• As part of the Vigipirate security plan and for safety reasons, no personal belongings may be left at the Tourist Office reception desk or at the base of the Philippe Le Bon Tower (luggage, strollers, etc.). We ask that you make arrangements for your belongings before the tour begins.
• Reservations are required through Dijon Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès.
• Limited capacity : 17 people maximum per tour.
• Registration by name is required for each participant, regardless of age (including children under 3, who register for free).
• Accompanied children : All children must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
• Accessibility : The tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with limited mobility due to the 316 steps.
• As part of the Vigipirate security plan and for safety reasons, no personal belongings may be left at the Tourist Office reception desk or at the base of the Philippe Le Bon Tower (luggage, strollers, etc.). We ask that you make arrangements for your belongings before the tour begins.
Information
- Duration :
- 1h30
- Price :
- 15 €
- Related places :
- Tower of Philip the Good
- Dukes’ Palace
- Trip :
- Pedestrian tour
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- Theme :
- Experience
- Hosted Visit
- Unique experience