This paper deals with the application in Dijon of a safegarded sector created by the enactment by the Malraux Law. Under this system the Safegard and Development Plan(PSMV) which is the only city planning document pertaining to the safegarded sector should be established by the architect designated by the mayor in cooperation with the Local Safegarded Sector Commission. In reality the PSMV is established by the authority responsible for city planning in Dijon. In the graphic document, buildings to be demolished are indicated in yellow and grounds to be constructed in red in order to restore traditionl landscape.