La Cathédrale Saint-Jean
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.
Guided tour possible on request from Besançon Tourisme et Congrès.
Dates
Opening periods
The cathedral is open all year round at the following times: 9am to 6.30pm (from All Saints' Day to Easter), 9am to 7pm (the rest of the year).
from Thu 01/01 to Tue 03/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
from Thu 01/01 to Thu 12/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm / from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
from Thu 01/01 to Thu 12/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm / from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Practical information
Group service
Thematic
Religious heritage
Listed or registered (CNMHS)
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