Le Sassenay

The Hôtel le Compasseur, also known as the Hôtel de Sassenay, is a historic town house in Dijon's old town on Rue Berbisey. The building's fabric dates back to the Middle Ages, but the Compasseur family thoroughly renovated it in the late 17th century. A pentagonal tower from the 15th century is the only relic of the earlier period to survive. The street-facing façade is defined by a tall round arch above a three-part central projection, with a relief of Louis XIV above its portal. Inside, a central staircase draws visitors in, adorned with a statuette of Apollo and decorative railings. The building is a listed monument and is still privately owned today.