Les Gamins
A new-style bistro run by Arnaud Billerey, with a market-driven menu listed in the Michelin Guide.
A contemporary néo-bistro on rue Pasteur in the city centre, run since 2016 by Arnaud Billerey. It is listed in the Michelin Guide with a €€ price level. The menu changes with the day’s market purchases, offering a modern style and refined flavour pairings. The wine list leans organic, with a focus on Burgundy and Jura. Dishes mentioned in sources include poached egg with smoked chilli powder and corn foam, and Iberian pork neck with avocado sauce and chimichurri. Seating is limited, so book ahead for dinner. Expect about €40–60 per person.
Opening hours
Check the website for hours; usually closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Grande Rue & Old Town
- Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
- Battant Quarter & Quai Vauban
- Musée du Temps (Palais Granvelle)
- Doubs River Cruise
- Victor Hugo's Birthplace
- Porte Noire & Square Castan
- Besançon Cathedral & Astronomical Clock