Les Halles market district

Dijon (Burgundy), France

Home to Dijon's historic Baltard-style covered market.

Places in Les Halles market district

• Les Halles market cafes Cafes near the historic Baltard-style covered market, bustling every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Practical notes for Dijon (Burgundy)

Best time to visit

May to September offers warm weather for exploring the Palace of the Dukes and Les Halles market, with autumn bringing the Burgundy wine harvest.

Getting around

Dijon's historic centre, including the Palace of the Dukes and Les Halles market, is compact and entirely walkable.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Language

French. English is common in tourism.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Dijon's dining scene continues to celebrate cross-cultural creativity within its deep Burgundian roots, with L'Aspérule's Michelin-starred Burgundy-Japanese fusion and Origine's bold reinterpretations of French and Burgundian classics reflecting the gastronomic capital's evolving ambition.

Other neighborhoods in Dijon (Burgundy)

• Palace of the Dukes quarter — The centre of Dijon organised around the Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne.
• Medieval old town — The historic core surrounding the palace and market.

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