Patrimoine horloger de Besançon

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    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. The 24 Hours of Time will be held in the courtyard of the Palais Granvelle on 21 and 22 June.


    Dates

    Opening periods

    June / Saturday 21* at 5pm, Sunday 22* at 10.30am July / Tuesday 1 at 10.30am August / Friday 1 at 10.30am September / Tuesday 2 at 10.30am October / Wednesday 8 at 5pm
    Sat 06/21 : from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
    Sun 06/22 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
    Tue 07/01 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
    Fri 08/01 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
    Tue 09/02 : from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
    Wed 10/08 : from 5:00 pm to 6:30 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

    Documentation


    See also

    BESANCON - from 06/28/2025 to 10/29/2025

    L’Observatoire de Besançon