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Musée des Beaux-Arts

The Musée des Beaux-Arts is one of France’s oldest museums. Within its ornate galleries, it has impressive collections ranging from Egyptian art to the 20th century. Most notable is the late 18th century European collection and the 15th century Burgundian collection. The centerpiece is the former great hall, now called the Salles des Gardes, where…

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Musée d’Art Sacré

The only reasons to visit this museum are if you are already next door at the Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne or if you are religious. Since I fell into the former category, it’s no surprise that I was more interested in the architecture than the museum’s dusty contents. The Musée d’Art Sacré occupies the…

Place de la Liberátion

This was taken peeking down a narrow street radiating off Place de la Liberátion, the major public square directly across from the Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne. The morning light cast alluring shadows on the walls. Incidentally, Place de la Liberátion was designed in the 17th century by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, whose other…