Les Tables d'Antan
A rustic Franche-Comté eatery known for its potato gratin with Morteau sausage and its cancoillotte savory crumble.
A rustic eatery on rue Bersot decorated with 18th-century farm tools, serving Franche-Comté home cooking. Highlights include a Franche-Comté gratin of potatoes, Morteau sausage and Morbier cheese; a savory crumble of cancoillotte cheese with air-dried beef; and a scoop of vin jaune or mustard-flavored savory ice cream on the side. Desserts include crumbles and meringues, and vegetarian options are available. Portions are generous and the value is excellent, with a TripAdvisor rating of about 4.5 from nearly 900 reviews. It is often full on weekend evenings, so booking is advised. Expect about €20–30 per person. It is a few minutes' walk from the Hôtel de Ville and the Palais Granvelle.
Opening hours
Tuesday dinner only; Wednesday to Saturday 11:30–13:30 and 18:30–21:30; closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Musée du Temps (Palais Granvelle)
- Victor Hugo's Birthplace
- Porte Noire & Square Castan
- Doubs River Cruise
- Besançon Cathedral & Astronomical Clock
- Grande Rue & Old Town
- Cité des Arts et de la Culture
- Parc Micaud