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A THOUSAND AND ONE WAYS TO DISCOVER BESANÇON

Museum and sites

Besançon, epicenter of culture, have a rich and diverse museum collection shared between museum in city center and the Citadelle.The Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology and the Time museum retain both prestigious funds.

Monuments

A Citadel and its Vauban fortifications included on the World Heritage List, 200 classified monuments, a hundred town houses, the second protected area of France, Besançon has a prestigious architectural heritage.

explore the heritage

Parks and Gardens

Besançon asserts its rightful status as the first green city in France, with 204 m2 of green space per capita.

Sightseeing boat rides

The rhythm of the green ribbon deploying by Doubs's loop, the boat ride have some surprises in store for you : a wonderful sightseeing on Vauban's fortification, the magic lock and the nature everywhere throughout the trip.

Touristic train of Besançon

The touristic train introduces visitors to the old town of Besançon, into the winding back streets.

Craftspeople

Painters, sculptors, cutlers, chocolate makers, resonate with the artists!

Signposted routes

Discover the heritage and architectural treasures of the city by following the arrrows on the ground!

Famous people

Besançon has the privilege of being the birthplace of many philosophers, writers, and artists!

Guided tours of companies

City of innovation, Besançon is an European center of microtechnique and biomedical genius and World time frequency pole. It reflects economic vitality relying know-how numerous and diverse.

BESANÇON TOURISME ET CONGRÈS

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

Opening times

Low Season:

From Monday to Saturday : 10am -12.30 and 1.30-6pm

On Sunday during school holiday and on June and September : 10am – 1pm

High Season – July and August:

From Monday to Sunday : 10am – 6pm

Closed on Bank holidays, except on High Season

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