***Hotel and charming restaurant in the historic heart of Besançon
Your stopover in Besançon with a view over the Doubs river banks
The Hotel Vauban offers you the privilege of a unique experience in the footsteps of the illustrious architect by staying in the historic centre of Besançon. Nestling along the Quai Vauban in the shelter of its pretty 17th-century arcaded facades, the hotel offers a magnificent view of the ‘Place de la Révolution’ and the Fine Arts Museum, the rooftops with their gardens and the citadel, on the EAST side; and of the Doubs riverbanks, the Battant bridge, the Madeleine church and the Moorish synagogue, on the WEST side.
It is in this setting steeped in history, a stone's throw from museums, cinemas, restaurants, monuments (the Citadelle is only 15 minutes' walk from the hotel) and the TGV station, that we look forward to welcoming you during your stay in Franche-Comté.
At your disposal: 13 comfortable rooms, two restaurants (one traditional and the other with an Italian flavour) and a seminar room for your business meetings.Make the most of your stay at the Hotel Vauban in the Doubs to discover all the treasures of the Comtois capital. With its citadel listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, Besançon has more than enough to surprise you...
Our 13 comfortable rooms
In the heart of Besançon
Our fully-equipped rooms will remind you of the famous architect Vauban. They have a breathtaking view over the 'Place de la Révolution' or the river.
One room is suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Our 2 gourmet restaurants
La Coudée and Vesontio
The two restaurants are located next to each other.?La Coudée is a local Comtois restaurant serving home-made dishes.?Le Vesontio will take you on a journey to Italy in a bistro-style atmosphere.
Fully-equipped seminar room
In the centre of Besançon
Our room can accommodate 15 people. It is ideal for your working sessions: study day, meeting, semi-residential or residential seminar.
You can also stay in one of our 13 rooms and enjoy the cuisine of one of our 2 restaurants.
Discover Besançon and the Doubs
Our hotel in the heart of the city centre
Discover the things to do in Besançon around the Hotel Vauban: the Vauban Citadel, Saint-Jean Cathedral, Victor Hugo's birthplace, the Observatory, the Moncley Castle...
For families, discover Dino-Zoo, a prehistoric theme park.
Services & Facilities
![]() 24-hour reception | ![]() Secure municipal car park 175m away | Rooms on 4 floors with lift |
![]() 2 restaurants available | ![]() Wired and WiFi Internet connection | ![]() Fax service |
![]() Seminar room | ![]() Payment methods: cash, cheques, CB, holiday vouchers | ![]() Non-smoking hotel |
















