Jardin Darcy, Dijon
The first public garden of Dijon, Jardin Darcy is named after hydraulic engineer Henry Darcy who designed the city's water supply system in the 19th century.
The first public garden of Dijon, Jardin Darcy is named after hydraulic engineer Henry Darcy who designed the city's water supply system in the 19th century. The small Neo-Renaissance style park is spread over just 1 hectare, and features a variety of trees, flowers, balustraded terraces, ponds, fountains, waterfalls and statues. The entrance is marked by a polar bear figure by Henri Martinet, which is reproduction of Francois Pompon's 'White Bear' at the Musee d’Orsay. It is a popular park today where locals can be seen enjoying quick walks.
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Jardin Darcy and Nearby Sights on Map
Cathédrale Saint-Bénigne de Dijon
Dedicated to the patron saint of the city Saint Benignus, the Dijon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and seat of the Archbishop of Dijon
Archaeological Museum of Dijon
Housed in the former Benedictine monastery of Saint-Bénigne, the Archaeological Museum of Dijon explores the history of the Burgundy region from Prehistoric times through Protohistory and Roman Gaul to the Middle Ages
Moutarde Maille Dijon
Dijon is known for its culinary tradition of mustard, and Maille has been a renowned manufacturer of the condiment since 1747
Les Halles Market
Les Halles is a 19th century covered market hall designed by Gustave Eiffel and completed by Clément Weinberger
Rue des Forges
Rue des Forges is a picturesque street in the historic heart of Dijon, running from Place Francois-Rude to Square des Ducs through Place Notre-Dame
Jardin Botanique de l'Arquebuse
The Jardin Botanique de L'Arquebuse is an arboretum and botanical garden spread across 5 hectares in Dijon
Notre-Dame of Dijon
The Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon is a Roman Catholic from the 13th century
Owl's Trail
Maison Milliere
Maison Milliere is a 15th century Gothic style half-timbered house that has been listed as a historical monument since 1943
Philippe le Bon Tower
Looming large over the beautiful Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Place de la Liberation, the Philippe le Bon Tower was built in 1419-'67 by its namesake Duke as a lookout tower