Le Gavroche
The most popular mountain-style restaurant in the old town, known for its cheese fondue, raclette and medieval-style roast lamb, and often full.
At 40 Grande Rue in Cité Vauban, this cozy wooden-chalet restaurant is one of the most reviewed restaurants in Briançon, with more than 1,600 reviews and a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor. It specializes in mountain dishes: cheese fondue, raclette, and tartiflette (a potato and cheese gratin), along with a medieval-style roast lamb set menu for about €38. Reviews praise the good value and friendly staff. Expect about €25–40 per person. It is often full in peak season, so book ahead. It is within walking distance in the old town.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; check the restaurant's posted hours
Nearby sights
- Cité Vauban (Briançon Old Town)
- Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas
- Pont d'Asfeld
- Fort des Têtes & Fort du Randouillet
- Serre Chevalier
- Montgenèvre
- Col d'Izoard & Casse Déserte
- Vallée de la Clarée & Névache