Living in Burgundy
Where to live in Dijon: area by area.
Dijon is compact: from almost anywhere, the centre is a short tram or bike ride away. What changes from one area to the next is the type of home, and the life around it.
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Rather than ranking neighbourhoods, here is what you find in each part of the city and around it, so you can match an area to the way you want to live. For the real prices, street by street, ask me: I work from the official sales.
The historic centre
Around the Palace of the Dukes, Les Halles market, Notre-Dame and the rue de la Liberté: pedestrian streets, restaurants, the owl trail. The homes are mostly apartments in old buildings, many in a protected sector, often without lifts or parking. Ideal if you want to do everything on foot.
Around the station and the Darcy garden
Close to the TGV station and the start of the tram lines, with handsome 19th-century buildings. A practical choice if you commute to Paris or travel often: living in Dijon, working in Paris.
Montchapet and the north-west
Residential streets with houses and gardens, and apartment buildings with space, a short distance from the centre. Families like the calm and the schools nearby. Further west, the Lac Kir and the Ouche valley offer walks and water sports.
The east: République, the university, the Toison d'Or
Around the Place de la République, apartment buildings and quick access to the tram. Further east, the university campus, with many small flats, then the Toison d'Or area with its shopping centre and more recent developments. Good areas to look at for a student flat investment.
The south-east: the canal and the parks
Around the port of the Burgundy canal and towards the Colombière park, a mix of old houses, small buildings and newer homes, with green spaces close by.
The towns around Dijon
- On the hills to the west: Fontaine-lès-Dijon and Talant, with a village feel and views over the city.
- To the south: Marsannay-la-Côte, the first wine village of the Côte de Nuits, and Chenôve.
- To the east: Quetigny, Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur and Saint-Apollinaire, with family houses, gardens and shops.
- Along the Ouche: Plombières-lès-Dijon, between the river and the canal.
How I help you choose
Tell me how you want to live: on foot or by car, flat or house, near the station or near a school. I suggest two or three areas, show you the real prices, and film the streets for you if you are still abroad. I work in English and French every day. I also speak Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi fluently, Persian (Farsi) very well, and good Greek and Arabic.
Frequently asked questions
Which area of Dijon suits families?
It depends on the school, the budget and the type of home you want. Many families choose Montchapet, the hills of Fontaine-lès-Dijon and Talant, or the towns to the east for a house with a garden.
Can I live in Dijon without a car?
In the centre and along the tram lines, yes: two tram lines, buses and many cycle paths.
Where should I live if I commute to Paris?
Close to the station, or along a tram line that reaches it quickly.
Can you film a street for me before I visit?
Yes. I can show you the street and the surroundings live on a WhatsApp video call.