Besançon
Specialising in Alsatian flatbreads, aka tartes flambées, this casual riverside brasserie attracts a buzzy crowd for pre-dinner kir (€3.90) or…
Must-see restaurants in French Alps & the Jura Mountains
Savoie
Jaunty murals and a low ceiling give a warm, authentic feel to the 'Crazies' Salon', worthy of its name for its regular live acts and loyal local…
Chamonix
Cheap and cheerful (by the high-altitude standards of Chamonix), this modest Japanese restaurant does all the greats and does them well: sushi, noodles…
Besançon
The warmly lit, all-wood interior coaxes diners to utter relaxation at La Grange. Excelling at steaks and fondues (with a Morteau sausage variety), this…
Chambéry
The menu at this tastefully updated bistro roams from Asian-inspired stir fries to pasta carbonara and a rack of Savoyard classics including tartiflette …
Chamonix
If you're watching your pennies in Chamonix, this little snack bar assembles cheap carbs in a central location: waffles, bagels, sandwiches and more…
The Jura Mountains
Nibble while gazing upon the architectural mastery of Saline Royale at this restaurant and salon de thé (tea rooms). Bagels, sandwiches and cakes are…
Grenoble
This reliable Moroccan restaurant has been going strong for more than 30 years, dishing out mutton tajine and couscous royale to homesick Maghrebis and…
