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Visite guidée : Colette à Besançon, la belle époque

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    In this year of 2023, dedicated to Colette (1873-1954), it is fitting to recall the links between Besançon and one of the greatest writers of French literature.
    In 1900, Henry Gauthier-Villars, alias Willy, a very prominent journalist and Colette's husband, bought a property in Besançon in a district far from the city, the Montboucons.
    Colette was very attached to this house and spent all her summers there until 1907.
    When the couple divorced, Willy sold the house, much to Colette's regret.

    This guided tour of the town centre is available as a normal visit with a guide, but also in a theatrical version, combining a guide and actress to shed light on two literary geniuses in an entertaining way.

    Dates

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    3 p.m.: Tuesdays 13 February, 12 March, 16 April Theatrical visits at 6pm: Tuesdays 16 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August, Monday 12 August, Tuesday 20 August
    Tuesday 07/16-from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday 07/23-from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday 07/30-from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday 08/06-from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Monday 08/12-from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday 08/20-from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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      MINI Max Additional information
    Free of charge0Free: for disabled people, jobseekers and children under 12.
    Basic rate8
    Special rate6Reduced rate: Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau
    5e-angl-sf

    52 Grande rue
    (Hôtel de Ville, place du 8 Septembre)
    25000 Besançon

    Parking Town hall parking
    Place du 8 Septembre bus stop.

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