Construction of half-timbered houses XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Main construction period of buildings.
XVIe siècle
Architectural extension and modifications
Architectural extension and modifications XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Addition of buildings such as Building No. 21.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
The rue Verrerie is a pedestrian and shopping street located in the historic center of Dijon, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Paved and lined with half-timbered houses of the 15th and 16th centuries, it offers an authentic overview of the medieval urbanisation of the Dijon. His arcade shops once housed artisans, including glassmakers who gave him his current name. Today, it is largely occupied by antique dealers, reinforcing its historical and artisanal character.
Formerly called rue du Marché-aux-Porcs, then rue du Sargis and rue des Tondeurs, it has evolved over the centuries while maintaining its narrow layout and its characteristic stalls. Close to the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, the Hotel de Vogüé and the famous owl of Notre-Dame, it is located in an emblematic district of the Dijon heritage. The houses, well preserved or restored, illustrate the architectural know-how of the period, with their wooden facades and their overhanging floors.
Several remarkable buildings mark this street, such as the Hotel Bénigne Malyon (angle rue Chaudronerie), the House of the 15th century (no 1), or the Hotel de la Croix-de-Fer (no 3). These buildings, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, highlight the historic and commercial importance of the street. Their presence, combined with that of glass craftsmen and other trades, reflects a dynamic economic activity in the heart of the medieval city.
Today, Verrerie Street remains a place of memory and strolling, where history and daily life mix together. Its paving, arcades and half-timbered facades make it a symbol of the Dijon of the past, attracting visitors and heritage lovers. Its name always evokes the work of glassmakers, recalling the central role of crafts in the structuring of cities in the Middle Ages.
