Initial construction 1880 (≈ 1880)
Logis built by the spouses Lavigne.
1921-1922
Expansion by Zeltner
Expansion by Zeltner 1921-1922 (≈ 1922)
Transformations led by Paul Noë.
1929
Add pergola and dependencies
Add pergola and dependencies 1929 (≈ 1929)
Maurice Boutterin project for Zeltner.
12 décembre 2016
Partial classification
Partial classification 12 décembre 2016 (≈ 2016)
Registration of dependencies on historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The building of the outbuildings of the villa Zeltner in total, located 5 rue de Vittel, whose access is made by 12 avenue Carnot, as delimited by a red border on the plan annexed to the decree (cad. CV 167): inscription by order of 12 October 2016
Key figures
Léon Zeltner - Industrial and owner
Sponsor of the expansions in 1922 and 1929.
Paul Noë - Bisontin architect
Author of the expansion plans of 1921-1922.
Maurice Boutterin - Bisontin architect
Manufacturer of pergola and outbuildings in 1929.
Origin and history
The villa Zeltner is a bourgeois residence in Besançon, Doubs department, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built in 1880 by the Lavigne husbands, it was originally conceived as a home between yard and garden. This first building reflects the architectural codes of the late 19th century, with a sober plan and landscaped integration marked by a garden.
In 1921-1922, the villa was acquired by Léon Zeltner, an industrialist specialized in rubber trade from Indochina. He entrusts his expansion to the bisontin architect Paul Noë, while the works are carried out by the company Pateu and Robert. This transformation is part of a context of local economic expansion, where industrialists invest in prestigious residences. The modifications include adding dependencies and reorganizing interior spaces, with preserved decorative elements such as carpentry or mosaics.
In 1929, after the acquisition of an adjacent plot, Léon Zeltner built a pergola, garages and auxiliary housing under the direction of architect Maurice Boutterin. The company Pateu and Robert, depositary of the Hennebique brand, uses modern techniques such as reinforced concrete for the claustra connecting two pavilions. These developments reflect the evolution of lifestyles and the integration of innovative technologies into the residential architecture of the 1920s.
Villa Zeltner has been partially classified as historical monuments since December 12, 2016. Only the outbuildings, located 5 rue de Vittel, are protected, reflecting the heritage importance of this architectural complex. The main building, although unclassified, retains original elements such as stairs, fireplaces and mosaics designed by architects Noë and Boutterin.
The exact address of the villa, 5 rue de Vittel and 12 avenue Carnot, places the monument in a residential area of Besançon, close to the city center. Its history reflects the social and economic dynamics of the region, marked by the industrialization and enrichment of a local bourgeoisie at the turn of the twentieth century. The villa remains a representative example of the eclectic architecture and urban transformations of this period.
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