Besançon is a time capital whose expertise has been recognised by UNESCO since 2021. Discover this exceptional industrial heritage!
Relive the city's heyday, from the arrival of the first watchmakers at the end of the 18th century to the end of the 1970s - it's a must-see!
Dates
Opening periods
October / Wednesday 8 at 5pm
December / Friday 5 at 3pm 23/01/2026 15:00
27/02/2026 15:00
02/04/2026 15:00
Fri 12/05 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Fri 01/23 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Fri 02/27 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Thu 04/02 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Fri 01/23 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Fri 02/27 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Thu 04/02 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Practical information
Activities
Cultural activities
Guided tours
Rates
| MINI | Max | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free of charge | 0 | Free: for disabled people, jobseekers and children under 12. | |
| Basic rate | 9 | ||
| Basic rate | 10 | from November 2025 | |
| Special rate | 6 | Reduced rate: Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau | |
| Special rate | 7 | (from November 2025) Reduced rate : Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau | |