L’Observatoire de Besançon

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    Inaugurated in 1884, it is a centre for research into astrophysics and the measurement of time. Founded to support the local watchmaking industry, the observatory is still an internationally recognised centre for the production of time. Its buildings still house a number of scientific instruments, including its meridian telescope.


    Dates

    Opening periods

    May / Wednesday 28 at 3pm June / Saturday 28 at 3pm July / Wednesday 23 at 15h August / Wednesday 13 at 3pm September / Saturday 27 at 15h October / Wednesday 29 at 3pm
    Sat 06/28 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 07/23 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 08/13 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Sat 09/27 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 10/29 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Practical information

    Activities

    Cultural activities
    Guided tours

    Rates

      MINI Max Additional information
    Free of charge0Free: for disabled people, jobseekers and children under 12.
    Basic rate9
    Special rate6Reduced rate: Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau

    See also

    BESANCON -

    Visite du Musée de l'Anesthésie

    BESANCON - from 06/21/2025 to 10/08/2025

    Patrimoine horloger de Besançon