L’Observatoire de Besançon

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	Additional information
Free of charge	0	Free: for disabled people, jobseekers and children under 12.
Basic rate	9
Special rate	6	Reduced rate: Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau

Visite du Musée de l'Anesthésie

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Patrimoine horloger de Besançon