Preserved history of Briancon: long-standing and historical hotels

Hôtel Edelweiss Some hotels in Briançon are distinguished by a special atmosphere of historical charm, including Hôtel Edelweiss occupying a beautiful building of the late 19th century. 20 cozy rooms are equipped for travelers in a completely renovated building, each one necessarily includes antique furniture and paintings by local masters. A breakfast room also reflects the traditions of the past, being adorned with a huge chandelier with crystal pendants. A historic garden surrounding the hotel building is of equally great interest. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to walk among beautiful age-old trees in the evening and enjoy free time on one of its outdoor terraces in the warm season.

Travelers who would rather prefer staying in comfortable apartments will have a chance to use the exclusive services of Appart Hotel: Résidence du Temple. Located in the heart of the Old Town, it occupies an ancient stone building, which has preserved its historical decoration during the reconstruction as much as possible. Wooden beams are partially preserved as well, and in the top-floor rooms, you can notice mansard-style ceilings. In a chic hall with a vaulted ceiling and original walls, today there is a stylish bar, while the best place for a romantic dinner would be a restaurant, several tables of which are installed next to an old fireplace. The hotel's restaurant and bar present an interesting collection of artworks. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Le Bacchu Ber A very beautiful historic building with a tiled roof, a wooden veranda and windows houses small Hotel Le Bacchu Ber . The picturesque national-style building built over 200 years ago presently has five cozy rooms for travelers. They all feature very beautiful natural-wood finish as well as antique paintings and works by local artists. On the ground floor, a hall with a vaulted stone ceiling and an old fireplace presently houses a magnificent national restaurant that could be a great place to hold any celebration. All dishes in the restaurant are prepared exclusively from local products, and for breakfast, guests are offered home-made sweets.

Le Grenier Popular Le Grenier is also decorated in full accordance with national traditions. In addition to the woodwork, the interior is complemented by interesting country-style accessories: stuffed animals, old tableware, and crafts made of wood. The apartment has beautiful antique furniture made of noble woods and decorated with fine carvings and paintings. Here you can see a lovely living room with a large round table and a real fireplace - an ideal place to relax in the evening in a cozy home-like atmosphere.

Chez Bear Ski Lodge Chez Bear Ski Lodge invites all travelers to spend a few days amidst the fabulously beautiful alpine scenery. A unique wooden building occupied by the hotel has completely preserved its original decoration, which is amazing with its luxury and abundance of fine details. Stone and wooden walls are adorned with a huge number of paintings, among which there are many priceless antique objects. The hotel offers a fine restaurant with a fireplace and a lounge full of antique furniture; several rooms of the hotel are designed specifically for accommodation with children and are equipped with beautiful toys in the style of the past. A well-equipped adjoining territory with a picnic area and barbecue facilities is available to hotel guests at any time of year.