Maison des Cariatides

Dijon


Its Renaissance-style façade bursting with stone caryatids, soldiers and vines, Maison des Cariatides is one of Dijon's finest buildings. Dating to the early 17th century, it was built by the Pouffiers, a wealthy family of local coppersmiths and merchants.


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