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Le Clos Vauban is a Relais & Châteaux property in Langres, France, housed in a historic residence on the town's ramparts. Chef Laurent Petit, who spent three decades at the acclaimed Le Clos des Sens in Annecy where it held 2 Michelin stars, created this hotel to showcase the Haute-Marne region's gastronomic heritage. The property offers eight personalized rooms and dining rooted in regional terroir and forest ingredients.
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Le Clos Vauban is situated in Langres, a medieval town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France. The property occupies a historic residence on the ramparts that form Europe's largest fortified enclosure. Surrounding the building is an herb and vegetable garden that supplies the hotel's kitchens. The town features Saint-Mammès Cathedral, constructed between 1150 and 1196, which exemplifies a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and neo-classical architectural styles.
The hotel comprises eight rooms and suites, each with individual character. The Tortuosa Double Room measures 26 square meters, while the Jeanne Superior Room spans 40 square meters. The Prestige Rooms—Regalis, Fragilis, and Petite Grisette—each cover 35 square meters. For larger parties, the Salix Junior Suite measures 39 square meters, the Diderot Suite 67 square meters, and the Eiffel Family Suite 71 square meters. All accommodations feature personalized Haussmannian design.
Two restaurants operate on the property. Bulle d'Osier provides intimate seating, while Mirabelle offers a more open dining concept. Chef Laurent Petit bases his menus on the terroir of the Haute-Marne region and forest ingredients, preparing dishes with poetic and delicate technique. The wine list features selections from Champagne, Burgundy, Jura, and Alsace.
The hotel features a swimming pool and offers massage services, including in-room options. The property is a multi-storey building with an elevator; at least one room, common areas, and the main restaurant are wheelchair accessible. Nearby attractions include two golf courses (one 9-hole, one 18-hole), hiking and nature trails, horse riding, biking, fishing, and water sports. On-site, guests can book garden tours. The property welcomes families and provides childcare services.
The hotel is designed for travelers prioritizing fine dining, given the prominence of Chef Laurent Petit's menu and wine program. The Eiffel Family Suite and childcare services make it suitable for families. Active visitors will find nearby golf, hiking, biking, and water sports options. The intimate Bulle d'Osier restaurant serves small groups seeking a quieter dining environment.
Editorial verification: Le Clos Vauban Hotel - Luxury hotel Langres is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Le Clos Vauban is known as a Relais & Châteaux property featuring fine dining by Chef Laurent Petit. Two restaurants—Bulle d'Osier (intimate) and Mirabelle (more accessible)—serve cuisine rooted in Haute-Marne terroir and forest ingredients. The property emphasizes regional wine selections from Champagne, Burgundy, Jura, and Alsace.
The hotel is in Langres, a medieval town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France. It occupies a historic residence positioned on the ramparts that form Europe's largest fortified enclosure.
Eight rooms and suites are available, ranging from 26 to 71 square meters. Options include the Tortuosa Double Room, Jeanne Superior Room, Prestige Rooms (Regalis, Fragilis, Petite Grisette), Salix Junior Suite, Diderot Suite, and Eiffel Family Suite. All feature personalized Haussmannian design.
Bulle d'Osier offers intimate dining, while Mirabelle is more accessible. Both serve menus based on local Haute-Marne ingredients and forest products, accompanied by wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Jura, and Alsace.
On-site: swimming pool, massages (including in-room), garden tours. Nearby: two golf courses, hiking and nature trails, horse riding, biking, fishing, water sports. Wheelchair accessibility available in at least one room, common areas, and the main restaurant.
Yes. The Eiffel Family Suite accommodates larger groups, and the property offers childcare services.
Chef Laurent Petit spent three decades at Le Clos des Sens in Annecy, where the restaurant held 2 Michelin stars. He returned to his homeland of Haute-Marne to create Le Clos Vauban, collaborating with Chef Valentin Loison and head sommelier Anaïs Bercegeay, a partnership that began at his previous property.
Le Clos Vauban Hotel - Luxury hotel Langres is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Le Clos Vauban Hotel - Luxury hotel Langres is in Langres, France. Address: Cité des Ouches, Langres, Grand Est, France.
| Location | Langres, France |
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| Address | Cité des Ouches, Langres, Grand Est, France |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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