Philippe le Bon tower: visit of the Astronomy Room

Every midday, the Sun glances at the meridian.
From 1783 to 1940, the Tour Philippe le Bon was an astronomical observatory. One of the 11 most important in Europe, equipped with the most beautiful instruments. It is even suspected that the Tower was built for astronomical observations in the time of Philip the Good, when the Court of Burgundy was one of the most radiant in Europe.
The visit, twice as long as a traditional climb of the Tower, takes place in two stages. First see a ray of sunshine land on the 18th century meridian, still visible, around 12:40 p.m. Why 12:40 p.m.? Why around 12:40 p.m. and not at 12:40 p.m.?
Then, the guide of the Astronomical Society of Burgundy tells you about the observatory, a story with twists and turns, from the Middle Ages to the Occupation via the Enlightenment, between science and fascinating characters . Projections, experiments, observations, while waiting to reinstall the real instruments up there.
Opening hours:
Friday, October 21: 1:00:00 p.m. to 2:30:00 p.m.< br />Sunday August 21: 1:00:00 p.m. to 2:30:00 p.m.
Saturday February 19: 12:00:00 p.m. to 1:30:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 21: 1:00:00 p.m. at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 21: 12:45:00 p.m. to 2:15:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23: 1:00:00 p.m. to 2:30:00 p.m.
Wednesday 21 December: 12:00:00 to 13:30:00
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Saturday 19 February 2022
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Tour Philippe le Bon : visite de la Salle d'Astronomie
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Saturday 23 April 2022
13:00
Tour Philippe le Bon : visite de la Salle d'Astronomie
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Ouverture de : 13:00:00 à 14:30:00
Tuesday 21 June 2022
13:00
Tour Philippe le Bon : visite de la Salle d'Astronomie
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Ouverture de : 13:00:00 à 14:30:00
Sunday 21 August 2022
13:00
Tour Philippe le Bon : visite de la Salle d'Astronomie
Ouvert
Ouverture de : 13:00:00 à 14:30:00
Friday 21 October 2022
13:00
Tour Philippe le Bon : visite de la Salle d'Astronomie
Ouvert
Ouverture de : 13:00:00 à 14:30:00
Wednesday 21 December 2022
12:00
Tour Philippe le Bon : visite de la Salle d'Astronomie
Ouvert
Ouverture de : 12:00:00 à 13:30:00
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Event details

  • Category

    Gatherings
  • Start date

    Tuesday 21 Dec 2021 à 13:00
  • End date

    Wednesday 21 Dec 2022 à 13:30
  • Address

    Tour Philippe le Bon, Place des Ducs de Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France
  • Company

    Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme