Brasserie 1802

Besançon


With a terrace spilling out on to tree-shaded place Granvelle, this glass-fronted brasserie mixes brassy style with virtuoso French cooking, like scallops with celery and Charolais beef tartare, and refreshing desserts like fruit carpaccio and lemon macarons.

The bar, open throughout the day, is a top-quality venue to swirl a glass of savagnin wine.


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