BARTHOLDI'S LION
Large stone statue, 22 metres long and 11 metres high, symbolizing the ...Read more
FORT SAINT-ANDRÉ
Fort Saint-André in the town of Bracon, a magnificent setting for weddings ...Read more
ADJOINING CASTLE
Well-preserved Château de Joux, featuring a vertical gallery with an ...Read more
LOUIS PASTEUR MUSEUM
Museum preserving intact the laboratory, the fittings, wallpapers, ...Read more
THE NEO-PALLADIAN VILLA
Visit, stay or event at Château de Syam. 19th-century Italian architecture ...Read more
CYRILLE'S TABLE
Read moreBy entering this cour, you have been transported to another era, and this particular hotel, with its beautiful façade, inscribed in historical monuments since 1966, decorated with accolades and the last four gargoyles of Besançon, dates from the th century. His yard is a «traje» (passage) allowing from the Battant Street to join Fort Griffon. Here you can admire open, superimposed galleries with Doric, corinthian and ionic columns, as well as centre of colour. In order to perfect the visit, you can even enjoy lunch in the restaurant Le Champagney which has now been installed there.
GLORIETTE TOWER
Tour Gloriette, introducing the lithographic technique through exhibitions ...Read more
VIEWPOINTS ON THE LAKE AND VOUGLANS DAM
Belvedere between Maisod and the Pont de la Pyle, on the edge of the road ...Read more
VILLERSEXEL CASTLE
This Louis XIII style castle is one of the most beautiful buildings in the ...Read more
MAISEAUX BRIDGE
Read moreFormerly known as «bridge des Butchers», because abattoirs were right next door, this bridge is located on the ancient fortifications of Arbois and was a target when Louis XIV's troops, at war against Spain, attacked the city in 1674.
THE CAPUCHIN BRIDGE
Read moreThis beautiful pedestrian bridge dates back to the th century. It connects Faramand street to rue de la Tour. It is one of the monuments that makes it so bucolic in the capital of Jura wines. Do not hesitate to cross it, you will have the impression of crossing the centuries!
THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK
Read moreBuilt by Auguste Lucien Vérité, at the request of Archbishop Mathieu, in the 19th century, the Besançon astronomical clock is a small jewel of technicality and precision. More than 30,000 parts, 11 movements, 57 dials providing more than 122 interdependent indications, on the calendar, moon phases, eclipses, tides... Depending on the time and date, the clock comes to life in a mechanical broom and reveals small scenes inspired by the Bible before your eyes, including at noon the resurrection of Christ.
THE CITADELLA
A surprising and majestic 11-hectare site to discover on a tour with a ...Read more
KURSAAL
Read moreThe presence of a kursaal (holiday room for the curistes of the water towns) in Besançon shows quite well the Germanic influence of the neighbouring regions and recalls that the city was once a thermal destination. Built in 1892, the Kursaal now hosts theatre and film programming, balls, fashion shows… in a charming showroom.
FORTIFICATIONS
Read moreThanks to its fortifications, since 2008 Besançon has been registered as A UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now part of the «Vauban Major Sites Network», with 18 buildings to discover through the city. In addition to the famous citadel, the forts and vestiges of ramparts testify to the importance of the city fortifications. The different bastions are positioned around the loop of Doubs, thus forming a parade against any possible attack. Finally on the heights of the Battant quarter and the Station, other buildings allowed to take up the height to monitor the city. A hiking route map is available at the tourist office.
THE APOTHECARY'S OF THE HOSPITAL SAINT-JACQUES
Museum with two open rooms: the apothecary and the preparation room, ...Read more
ARLAY CASTLE
Neoclassical castle in Arlay, where you can discover magnificent rooms, ...Read more
L. PASTEUR'S BIRTHPLACE
This house is a museum dedicated to Louis Pasteur, with showcases and ...Read more
SWING BRIDGE AND THE PERSPECTIVE ON THE OLD QUAYS
Read moreConnecting the city centre to the historic quarter of the same name, the Battant Bridge is located on the Grand-Rue axis. Once Roman way joining the provinces of Italy, it was a long bridge to cross the Doubs river. The stone building dating back to the Roman era was partially destroyed during the Second World war and today only the base of a pillar remains. On the left bank you can admire the unique architectural ensemble of the Vauban quay, which is crowned by the arcades of its th century houses.