Émile Zola square

The Place Émile-Zola, in Dijon

The Place Émile-Zola is a charming square of old Dijon, lively with terraces and restaurants. The Dijon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this convivial place of life, in the heart of the picturesque alleys of the historic centre.

The convivial square of the old centre

The Place Émile-Zola is one of those charming and convivial squares that punctuate old Dijon. Located in the heart of the historic centre, in the southern sector of the old alleys, it bears the name of the famous writer Émile Zola, a great figure of French literature. Lined with fine old façades, sometimes half-timbered houses, and adorned with a fountain, the square is today a pleasant place of life, lively with restaurants, cafés and terraces, where it is pleasant to sit. Pedestrian and away from the great arteries, it offers a peaceful and warm atmosphere, typical of the Dijon charm. A meeting and pause place along the walk in the old centre, the Place Émile-Zola illustrates the art of living and the gentleness of the Burgundian town.

What to see

Here you enjoy the charming square of the old centre, lined with fine old façades and half-timbered houses, adorned with a fountain, lively with restaurants, cafés and terraces, in a peaceful and warm atmosphere, which bears the name of the writer Émile Zola. The Place Émile-Zola illustrates the art of living of Dijon. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Place Émile-Zola lies in the old centre of Dijon, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public square; the restaurants, cafés and terraces have their own hours. It is particularly lively in the evening and in fine weather.

What is the Place Émile-Zola in Dijon?

A charming convivial square of the old centre, lined with fine old façades and half-timbered houses, adorned with a fountain and lively with restaurants and terraces, which bears the name of the famous writer Émile Zola.

Where is the Place Émile-Zola of Dijon?

In the old centre of Dijon, in France.