Philippe le Bon Tower: tour of the Astronomy Room
From 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, a ray of sunlight falls on the 18th-century meridian, still visible, at around 12:40 p.m.
Then, the guide from the Burgundy Astronomical Society tells you about the observatory, a story full of twists and turns, from the Middle Ages to the Occupation, via the Enlightenment, between science and fascinating characters. There are projections, experiments, and observations, while we wait to reinstall the real instruments that were once used there.
The tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with limited mobility (316 steps).
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, a ray of sunlight falls on the 18th-century meridian, still visible, at around 12:40 p.m.
Then, the guide from the Burgundy Astronomical Society tells you about the observatory, a story full of twists and turns, from the Middle Ages to the Occupation, via the Enlightenment, between science and fascinating characters. There are projections, experiments, and observations, while we wait to reinstall the real instruments that were once used there.
The tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with limited mobility (316 steps).