Places to be in Dijon
The student neighbourhoods, the libraries to study in, where to go out in the evening, and how to live well on a budget.
Updated 2026-06-20
Knowing where to go makes a new city yours. Here are the student neighbourhoods of Dijon, the best places to study for free, where people go out, and how to eat without breaking the budget.
Student neighbourhoods
Where students tend to live and hang out in Dijon:
- Centre-ville (Rousseau, Grangier) - Rues piétonnes pleines de bars et restaurants, proche du tram vers l'université.
- Montmuzard / Université - Quartier du campus, l'Université Bourgogne Europe et la plupart des écoles.
- Montchapet - Quartier vert et calme au nord-ouest, colocations plus spacieuses à meilleur prix.
Free places to study
Libraries and study spaces open to students in Dijon:
- BU Droit-Lettres - Grande BU du campus avec salles de travail en groupe et boxes individuels (esplanade Érasme).
Going out in the evening
The areas students head to after dark:
- Bars étudiants de Dijon (Capitaine Study) - Sélection de bars étudiants, concentrés au centre historique et rue Berbisey.
- Bars de Dijon (Jondi) - Annuaire local des bars de la ville.
Eating well on a budget
CROUS university restaurants serve full meals at a subsidised student price (around 3.30 EUR, about 1 EUR for scholarship holders). Find every site and the menus on the official CROUS map.
Common questions
Where should an international student live in Dijon?
Look first at CROUS residences (cheapest, apply early) and the student neighbourhoods listed above. Use Visale (a free state-backed guarantor) if a landlord asks for a guarantor and your family is abroad. See our guide on living in France for the full housing route.
Where can I study for free in Dijon?
University libraries (BU) and the municipal libraries listed above are free and have long opening hours, especially in exam season. They are also a good place to meet other students.
Sources
- Jondi - agenda de Dijon · 2026-06-20
- ESN Dijonofficial · 2026-06-20
- Garçon, la Note (concerts gratuits sur les terrasses) · 2026-06-20
- Foire Internationale et Gastronomique de Dijon · 2026-06-20
- Bars étudiants de Dijon (Capitaine Study) · 2026-06-20
- Bars de Dijon (Jondi) · 2026-06-20
- BU Droit-Lettres · 2026-06-20
- Meetup - Dijon · 2026-06-20
- Divia - Pleine Lune · 2026-06-20
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