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L’Observatoire de Besançon

© VILLE DE BESANCON
  • © VILLE DE BESANCON
  • © VILLE DE BESANCON
  • © VILLE DE BESANCON

    Take a tour of the Observatory and discover the meridian telescope that enabled astronomers to tell the time to the city's watchmakers. Prior booking required. Not recommended for children under 10. Meeting point 3pm in front of the Observatory, avenue de l'Observatoire. Admission: €8 - €6 for students, under-18s and associations belonging to the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau. Free for the disabled, jobseekers and children under 12.


    Dates

    Opening periods

    3pm: 24 January, 28 February, 27 March, 24 April, 22 May, 19 June, 24 July, 25 September, 23 October
    Wednesday 04/24-from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 05/22-from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 06/19-from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 07/24-from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 09/25-from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wednesday 10/23-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 rate8
    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 05/07/2024 to 10/24/2024

    Circuit Patrimoine industriel horloger