With their four-sided domes, it's impossible to miss them in Franche-Comté! Capping nearly 700 churches, the imperial-domed bell towers are a precious part of the region's heritage. Accompanied by a tour guide, discover the four bell towers in Besançon city centre, starting with Saint-Jean cathedral, which is of real importance.
Dates
Opening periods
Wednesday 29 October at 10.30 a.m., Monday 10 November at 10.30 a.m. and Friday 12 December at 3 p.m. Monday 5 January at 10.30 a.m., Tuesday 10 February at 4 p.m., Thursday 12 March at 10.30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 April at 10.30 a.m.
Fri 12/12 : from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Mon 01/05 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Tue 02/10 : from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Thu 03/12 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wed 04/08 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Mon 01/05 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Tue 02/10 : from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Thu 03/12 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wed 04/08 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Practical information
Culture and tradition
Rates
| MINI | Max | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free of charge | 0 | Free: for disabled people, jobseekers and children under 12. | |
| Basic rate | 10 | from November 2025 | |
| Reduced rate | 7 | (from November 2025) Reduced rate : Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau | |
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