Best Boutique Hotels in Franche-Comté
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Franche-Comté is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Providing garden views, Le 49 Côté Parc & SPA in Domblans offers accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to table tennis, darts, and free private parking. Guests can use the spa and wellness center with a sauna, hot tub, and beauty services, as well as pool with a view. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Every room has a coffee machine, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms include a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes, and fruit are available daily at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organized at the fitness room on site. For guests with children, Le 49 Côté Parc & SPA provides indoor and outdoor play areas. If you like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Dole Train Station is 29 miles from Le 49 Côté Parc & SPA, while Lac de Chalain is 19 miles away. The nearest airport is Dole-Jura Airport, 27 miles from the bed and breakfast.
Guest Reviews:
- "While the building was a classic country style, the bedroom was modern, light, and very comfortable. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve ever had with freshly made brioche pain perdu (French toast), local Jura cheeses, baked goods, fruit, and more. The host, Olivier, is very welcoming, is a great cook, and his English is very good. Le49 is a great location to visit and experience the lovely Jura countryside." - "Very nice little hotel in the Jura where you will not find a lot of these boutique style hotels. Good decoration and an eye for details."
Exceptional
209 reviews
Set in a renovated, 17th-century townhouse, this B&B is in Arbois. You can relax in the garden, by the plunge pool, in the sauna or on the rooftop sun terrace, from where you can watch the stars after nightfall. All of the rooms at La Closerie des Capucines have a parquet floor and a contemporary décor. Each room features a TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobe and free toiletries. A continental breakfast with local jam and honey is included. It is served every morning in the breakfast room and guests can admire the garden views. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Free bicycles are available to discover the area and Chamagnole is 14 mi from the B&B.
Guest Reviews:
- "The whole experience was magical. From the town of Arbois, to the beautiful hotel and grounds. Breakfasts were absolutely delicious - and the service...wow - I feel like I made new friends! I'm looking forward to an extended trip some time in the future!" - "Zeli was such a friendly host. Breakfast was excellent." - "“People make the place!” Elise and Zelie are incredible and gracious hosts who ensure you have the best stay possible. From the homemade breakfasts, afternoon siestas by the pool, and the most comfortable beds, this should be your first choice for staying in Arbois."
Exceptional
157 reviews
Located in Barretaine, 15 miles from Lac de Chalain, Maison Zugno Hôtel & Spa provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel has a spa center and a concierge service. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at Maison Zugno Hôtel & Spa also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a mountain view. At the accommodation every room includes air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or gluten-free options. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel. Herisson Falls is 20 miles from Maison Zugno Hôtel & Spa, while Comté Museum is 2.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Dole-Jura Airport, 30 miles from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything was just amazing! Will certainly repeat the experience" - "Fabulous welcome from the hosts. Lovely rooms with lovely fixtures. Amazing tasting menu. Great breakfast too." - "great place great hosts. the dinner was very high level. much exceeded expectations" - "The staff was so welcoming and they made us feel at home. The food was excellent." - "The property and its grounds are stunning and it has amazing spa facilities. Such a beautiful part of France, we really enjoyed exploring the local villages and hiking areas. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were both exceptional."
Superb
97 reviews
Hôtel Restaurant Chez Gervais is located in Chenecey-Buillon . Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, rooms at Hôtel Restaurant Chez Gervais also boast a river view. The accommodations offers a terrace. Besançon is 11 mi from the property, while Dole is 31 mi away. The nearest airport is Bourgogne Airport, 65 mi from Hôtel Restaurant Chez Gervais.
Superb
144 reviews
Located in Les Verrières-de-Joux, 11 miles from Saint-Point Lake, Le Tillau provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 27 miles from International Watch and Clock Museum and 19 miles from Creux du Van, the property has a bar and ski-to-door access. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a sauna. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms come with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with garden views. Guest rooms include a closet. A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment rental is available at this 4-star hotel. The nearest airport is Dole-Jura, 60 miles from Le Tillau, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing place right on the GTJ route. Extremely clean. Welcoming and lovely staff. Our room was cozy and elegant. Very good breakfasts, absolutely perfect dinners. We celebrated my husband's birthday here and it was a great choice. We will definitely come back here again." - "It was very characterful and comfortable. The staff were particularly welcome. The setting was beautiful" - "Very nice quiet place, a little bit remote, with beautiful surroundings and view. Super friendly staff. We had a dinner outside overlooking the meadows while the sun was setting. Limited menu options, but very nice quality. And really, everyone was so friendly and welcoming."
Superb
136 reviews
Villa Meyriem in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre provides accommodations with a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. With pool views, this accommodation features a swimming pool. The rooms are equipped with a terrace with mountain views and free Wifi. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Continental and full English/Irish breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are available each morning at the guest house. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. You can play table tennis at Villa Meyriem, and the area is popular for walking tours. If you like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a car rental service. Saint-Point Lake is 22 miles from Villa Meyriem, while Besançon-Mouillère train station is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dole-Jura Airport, 61 miles from the guest house.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great location, hospitality, personal touch" - "This is a grand old house that is still family run. For hikers on the Via Francigena, it's extemely close to the trail (as in, right outside the door). It's filled with character and is a real charmer. Our host prepared a simple, but hearty, meal for us which was exactly what we needed. A swimming pool is available. For hikers in need of washing their clothes, the sinks are large and a clothes line is available. We had the entire upper floor to ourselves, so it was very quiet and private. (Getting up there after a long day's hike was graon inducing, but whaddya gonna do?)"
Fabulous
130 reviews
The Chateau de Villersexel is like a one of a kind charming gîte where you will be accommodated in the fashion of paying guests in a convivial and family atmosphere. The castle has kept its furniture as it was a hundred years ago and its owners still live in it thus offering you a real taste of French history. More than a gîte or a hotel, the Chateau de Villersexel is simply our house and we are delighted to welcome you here.
Superb
119 reviews
Set in the heart of the Jura vineyards, Hôtel Auberge de Chavannes is located in Chavanne and provides soundproofed accommodations. You can relax on the furnished terrace, by the garden. With a view of the park, all of the air-conditioned rooms are elegantly decorated and have wooden flooring. They are all equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. One of the rooms also includes a private terrace. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the communal lounge or on the terrace. A restaurant is available on site and offers organic meals and wines. Hôtel Auberge de Chavannes features free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is also possible on site and Lons-le-Saunier thermal baths are 6.2 mi from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Really welcoming and lovely stay. We were very late due to massive delays to our eurotunnel crossing and the hotel were brilliant. Shame we missed out on dinner. The menu looks amazing." - "a wonderful cosy and clean hotel about 6 hours from Calais (and under 2 hours to Geneva) and just over 5 minutes drive from the A39 motorway. Very friendly and professional staff, with an amazing on site restaurant for dinner. The Breakfast was also very good with fresh fruit and a selection of meats, cheeses and boiled eggs and bread. Home made apricot jam really topped it off nicely."
Fabulous
179 reviews
The Chateau de Germigney is set in an 18th-century mansion house set in a park, a 30-minute drive from Dole and Besançon. The Chateau de Germigney offers rooms and suites with a unique décor. They feature elegant furniture and bathrooms. Each room offers a view of the park. A gourmet restaurant featuring vaulted ceilings and chandeliers is set in the Chateau de Germigney, and you can enjoy evening meals upon prior reservation. Several lounges are available to enjoy a relaxing moment after a walk in the park. The Chateau also features an environment-friendly bathing pool with natural water.
Fabulous
367 reviews
In the valley of the Arbois vineyard, in beautiful Les Planches, you will find Castel Damandre at the foot of a waterfall in lush greenery. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. In the hotel’s restaurant, enjoy regional culinary delights and Jura wines in a warm atmosphere. At your disposal in the hotel are a seasonal swimming pool (open from April till October), a tennis court and a snooker table. Near the hotel you will find waterfalls, caves, vineyards and wine tasting, and pleasant villages such as Arbois. In about 30 minutes' drive you can find lakes and larger towns.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful period property deep into the French countryside with its own waterfall and stream adjoining the outdoor dinning area. Modern shower/bathroom facilities with fabulous views from our bedroom window. Something very special and worth visiting." - "fabulous evening meal on terrace wiht beautiful views and sound of waterfall" - "We always enjoy our stay there en route to Italy" - "Once upon a time this was a beautiful secluded location. Nature surrounding the hotel is magnificent, wine cellar pretty solid (but not advertised!?)"
Fabulous
688 reviews
