A house perched on top of a 19th century Fort with views over the Besançon hills and the Jura mountains

At the gateway to the Jura mountains, Marie-Anne and André Spony welcome you to a natural, historical setting, 10 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Besançon, 20 minutes from Ornans and 25 minutes from Arc-et-Senans.

The Maison du Fort de Fontain and its three, very elegant gîtes near Besançon, in the Besançon-Ornans-Arc-et-Senans magic triangle await you for a solo trip, with friends, on business, for a simple stopover, business trip, long weekend, sports event, fishing party or holiday... Come and discover this unique, authentic rural destination.

Three charming furnished 4-star apartments, classically and elegantly decorated and surrounded by stunning countryside, offering bespoke trips for all tastes and all ages.

Le Mac Mahon, on two floors, accommodates up to six people (two extra beds) and a baby (full equipment provided)

Le Marulaz, on one level, accommodates up to four people (baby equipment provided on request). 

Le Séré de Rivières, on two floors, accommodates up to four people (extra bed and baby equipment provided on request)

High-quality facilities and services included for a relaxing, comfortable stay

Welcome breakfast, dishwasher tablets and washing pods, Ecocert cleaning products.

Beds made up on arrival, towels provided, end of stay cleaning: for your comfort, lighter luggage, easy checking in and out... simply put down your suitcases and relax.

During your stay, breakfast and/or cleaning, electric bike hire on request for an extra fee

High-quality, convenient facilities (see description in the welcome booklets)

Everything is designed to make you feel at home and comfortably settled, instantly, whether you are on holiday or on a weekend break or just enjoying a little oasis of calm after a day at work, at a conference or training course, or even to work remotely in a quiet setting.

 Mac Mahon, Marulaz and Séré de Rivières all open onto a sunny terrace with views over the foothills of the Jura mountains

Sleep on top of an underground fort! 

Venez découvrir ce site d'exception et séjourner au dessus de ce fort, à deux ou à plus, au rythme des saisons, pour vivre une douce parenthèse préservée des grands flux touristiques et ponctuée de pauses gustatives.

Des familles réunies, des bandes d'amis, des équipes de sportifs, des pêcheurs, des exposants lors des nombreuses manifestations organisées à Besançon, des participants à des congrès ou séminaires, des professionnels en mission ... vous serez toujours les bienvenus !

Des séjours sur mesure sont concoctés pour vous à la Maison du Fort de Fontain, au Mac Mahon, au Marulaz ou au Séré de Rivières, voire dans deux ou trois gites sous configuration "gite de groupe".

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