Le Manège
Modern French cooking with strong regional flavors in a former army riding hall beneath the citadel, with good-value lunch menus.
Set in a former army riding hall at the foot of the Vauban Citadel in the Rivotte district, this 50-seat restaurant is run by self-taught chef Jean-Charles Lavier, known for his perfectionism, and it is listed in the Michelin Guide. The refined cooking carries strong regional character. Michelin singles out the vin jaune mushroom puff pastry and boudin noir, while diners often recommend the Morteau sausage and goat's cheese platter, the Comté served with vin jaune, and the traditional Paris-Brest choux pastry. The lunch main course with dessert costs about €19, and the three-course dinner menu about €44. Parking is available right outside, and reservations are recommended. It is about a 10-minute walk from the old town.
Opening hours
Tuesday dinner only, 19:30–21:30; Wednesday to Saturday 12:00–13:30 and 19:30–21:30; closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Cité des Arts et de la Culture
- Besançon Cathedral & Astronomical Clock
- Citadel of Besançon
- Porte Noire & Square Castan
- Victor Hugo's Birthplace
- Musée du Temps (Palais Granvelle)
- Parc Micaud
- Doubs River Cruise