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Market · Dijon, Borgonha-Franco-Condado
Halles centrales de Dijon
19th-century covered market of iron and glass, connected to the workshops of Dijon native Gustave Eiffel. It opens on market mornings with cheeses, charcuterie, escargots, mustard and products from Borgonha.
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About Halles centrales de Dijon
The Halles centrales de Dijon is the city's covered market, built between 1873 and 1875 in metal architecture. The project came from a proposal by the ateliers of engineer Gustave Eiffel, who was born in Dijon, and the roof is reminiscent of the old markets of Paris.
The building has four pavilions around two crossing aisles. On the columns and arches there are sculpted vine leaves and animal heads that announce what was sold there: game, poultry, fish, meat.
The market operates on the mornings of Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It’s the place to see Burgundy products up close: Époisses cheese, presillé ham (with parsley), escargots, mustard, cassis and pain d'épices. Marché, in French, means fair or market.
Around the Halles are concentrated bars and restaurants with sidewalk tables, busy at lunchtime, which in France is usually between 12:00 and 14:00.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
Market mornings, preferably Saturday, the busiest day. Arrive early to see the stalls full. The activity is concentrated on those market mornings.
How to get there
It is on Rue Quentin, in the historic center, about a 10-minute walk from Dijon-Ville station and 5 minutes from Place François Rude.
Tip
Check the market days before you go. Finish the visit with lunch at one of the surrounding bistros. Bring a bag: vendors don’t always provide packaging.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Halles centrales de Dijon
On which days does the market operate?
On Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Check ahead before going, as public holidays can change the schedule.
What is worth trying?
Local cheeses such as Époisses, jambon persillé, escargots, mustard and pain d'épices.
Is it close to the other attractions?
Yes, about a 10-minute walk from the Palais des ducs and on the way of the Parcours de la Chouette.