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Morimont Cellar is a medieval building located in the city of Dijon, in the Côte-d'Or, in the heart of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built in the 13th century, it is distinguished by its windows geminied in the middle of the hanger, falling on columns with capitals carved of hooks. This monument, a witness to the civil architecture of the time, was partially preserved despite centuries.

Acquired by the city of Dijon in 1982 before being resold, the cellar was registered as historical monuments by order of 16 January 1947. Its remains, located in the Madeleine courtyard near the Place Emile-Zola, recall the importance of cellars in medieval economic and social life, often linked to the storage of foodstuffs for abbeys or local lords.

The building illustrates Burgundian architectural heritage, marked by early Gothic influences. Although its exact original use is not detailed in the sources, its official protection underscores its historical value. Today, there remains a rare example of 13th century civil construction in the region, accessible via the Magdeleine (or Madeleine) courtyard and Place Emile-Zola.

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