Rue Verrerie & Rue des Forges
Rue Verrerie / Rue des Forges
The best-preserved medieval streets in Dijon, lined with half-timbered old houses, antique shops and courtyards of private mansions. It is the most photogenic strolling area of the old town.
Rue Verrerie lies east of Notre-Dame. Both sides are lined with 15th- and 16th-century half-timbered houses whose beams are carved with human figures and animals, and most now house antique shops, galleries and small restaurants. On the west side, Rue des Forges is Dijon's ancient main street, home to the Gothic Hôtel Chambellan and the Renaissance Hôtel Milsand, among others. The tourist office is also on this street. Both streets are part of the Owl Trail. Start at Notre-Dame, walk east along Rue Verrerie to the Church of Saint-Michel, then turn back along Rue des Forges. The loop takes about one hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Owl's Trail
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
- Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
- Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
- Place de la Libération
- Church of Saint-Michel, Dijon
- Les Halles de Dijon
- Musée de la Vie bourguignonne