La Cathédrale Saint-Jean

The 12th and 18th century Saint-Jean Cathedral has the particularity of having two apses: the Romanesque choir and the richly decorated 18th century counter-choir. Among the valuable furniture, the circular white marble altar, the only French example of this type, stands out, or the painting of "The Virgin of the Saints" painted in 1512 by Fra Bartolomeo. Next to it, this is the famous Astronomical Clock with a complex mechanism whose many animated figures evoke the resurrection of Christ.
Guided tour possible on request from Besançon Tourisme et Congrès.

Dates

Opening periods

Open all year round

from Thursday 11/02 to Sunday 03/31/2024-from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Practical information

Group service

Thematic

Patrimoine religieux

Listed or registered (CNMHS)

Rates

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Gratuities

Du palais des archevêques au rectorat

BESANCON - from 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023

Centre Diocésain AP 1er de Grammont

BESANCON - from 12/23/2023 to 03/11/2024

Horloge Astronomique