Auxerre

Museum of St- Etienne

This museum is housed in the former abbey.

Dijon

Museums of Dijon

The Museum of Fine Arts, in the east wing of the Dukes Palace, boasts a superb Flemish exhibition from the masters such as Melchior Broederlam, with additional French and Italian works. There are amongst others pieces of interest, an interesting wood carving room with work by the 16th century designer Hughes Sambin, modern and contemporary galleries. The museum also allows you to view some of the more preserved areas of the Palace. The Musée Magnin housed in the 17th century mansion, exhibits the personal collection of Maurice Magnin, which was donated in 1938. The paintings are good, but by less well-known artists and the house is probably more interesting with its original furnishings. The Musée de la vive Bourguignon issituated on the Rue St Anne in a former convent. Its interesting exhibits of costumes, furniture and pieces of local history and industry depict 19th century life in Burgundy. Almost adjacent to this museum is the Musée d’Art Sacré, into which you can have free entrance using your ticket from the Museum of Burgundy Life. This Museum of Sacred Art houses not only treasured church collections but also the 17th century statue of St Paul. The Archaeology Museum on the rue de Docteur Maret is housed in the old dormitory of the Benedictine Abbey of St-Bénigne. The beautiful vaulted roof of the 11th century chapter house shelters the collection of ancient Gallo-Roman sculptures and other findings and treasures, can be visited in additional areas of this spectacular museum. Musée Grevin is a funny museum of waxworks that depicts scenes from Burgundy’s past. It is situated a little west of the city centre on the Avenue Albert 1 er. More interesting though is the Natural History Museum on Avenue Albert 1 er, with an array of animal, bird and insect collections and its adjacent botanical gardens.

Tip: The tourist office of Dijon produces a leaflet called ‘Promenez-vous en Cote d’Or’, which shows all the regions marked paths and walks.
The Dijon Card allows you access to all museums and free-guided tours and public transport. For a 24-hour card it is approximately €8, 48 hours is €11 and 72 hours is €14.

Beaune

Museums of Beaune

Beaune also has a Wine Museum (musée du vin Bourgogne) in the private residence of the dukes of Burgundy and the Museum of Fine Arts in the Port de Bourgogne and the Musée de Marey, which is dedicated to early movie photography.

Tip: The ticket for entrance into the Wine Museum costs approximately €5.10 and will allow free entry into the other two museums in Beaune.

Maçon

Museums of Maçon

The Hôtel Senecé houses the Maritime Museum, which is dedicated to the famous French poet Lamartine. Born in Maçon he spent his childhood at Milly Lamartine. Exhibits include memorabilia and personal belongings from his poetical and political life. The Musée des Ursullines is a medieval art and Gallo-Roman archaeological museum situated on the rue des Ursulines in a 17th century convent.