Besançon à la Renaissance, Itinéraire 2

The good government exercised by Margaret of Austria, regent of the Netherlands, and by Emperor Charles V brought a period of peace and prosperity to Franche Comté in the 16th century. Besançon, a free and imperial city, considered to be the fifth city of the Empire, benefited from significant privileges granted by the Emperor.
The presence in Besançon of illustrious men who were friends of the Emperor and art lovers, such as Nicolas and Antoine de Granvelle, encouraged the city to embrace the artistic revival characteristic of the 16th century. But while the Palais Granvelle and the houses built by this powerful family brought the Renaissance to Besançon, many of the buildings begun in this period retain the architectural codes of the late Gothic period.
Take a number of different routes to discover Besançon's Renaissance heritage.
Route 2: From the Place de la Révolution to the Palais Granvelle
3pm: Wednesday 15 May, Friday 14 June
10am: Wednesday 17 July, Wednesday 21 August
RDV Place de la Révolution, in front of the Musée des Beaux-arts
Full price: €8
Bookings can be made at the Greater Besançon Tourist and Convention Office.

Dates

Opening periods

3pm: Wednesday 15 May, Friday 14 June 10am: Wednesday 17 July, Wednesday 21 August

Wednesday 05/15-from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday 06/14-from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 07/17-from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday 08/21-from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Practical information

Activities

Cultural activities

Guided tours

Rates

	MINI	Max	Additional information
Basic rate	6 €	8 €