Discover Besançon
With family, friends or colleagues, enjoy the best of our region.
The Citadelle of Besançon
A masterpiece by Vauban and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel towers over the city of Besançon. Built in the 17th century, this impressive fortress houses several museums retracing military history, the Resistance, and natural history collections.
The museum of Time
Discover the ancient rock salt mines of Salins-les-Bains, in operation for over 1,200 years. A captivating tour will introduce you to the underground galleries, extraction techniques, and the history of this precious resource
Price: €8 (free for children under 18)
Address: 99 rue des Fusillés de la Résistance, 25000 Besançon
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed January 1st and December 25th)
Website: https://www.citadelle.com
Price: €6 (free on the first Sunday of the month)
Address: 96 Grande Rue, 25000 Besançon
Hours: Open every day except Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Website: https://www.mdt.besancon.fr
Price: €10 (reduced rates available)
Address: 1 rue de la Grotte, 25410 Osselle-Routelle
Hours: Open daily from March to November, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: https://www.grotte-osselle.fr
Osselle cave
Discover this impressive 700-meter-long natural cavern, adorned with superb concretions. A guided tour will allow you to admire the chambers, galleries, and shafts of this Natura 2000 listed cave.
The Royal Saltworks
A true architectural masterpiece by the engineer Ledoux, this 18th-century royal saltworks is a remarkable example of utopian urban planning. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it will immerse you in the fascinating world of salt mining during this period.
Price: €9 (free for those under 26)
Address: 25610 Arc-et-Senans
Hours: Open every day except Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Website: https://www.salineroyale.com
The Gustave Courbet museum
Discover the work of the famous realist painter Gustave Courbet in his hometown of Ornans. This museum presents a rich collection of his most iconic paintings in an immersive setting.
Admission: €6 (free for children under 26)
Address: 1 Place de l'Abbaye, 25290 Ornans
Hours: Open every day except Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: http://www.musee-courbet.fr
The museum of Franche-Comté houses
A true open-air eco-museum, this typical Franche-Comté village will introduce you to the region's 19th-century architecture and traditional lifestyle through its reconstructed houses, farms, and artisan workshops.
Address: 1 rue de l'Église, 25360 Nancray
Hours: Open from May to September, Wednesdays and weekends from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: https://www.maisons-comtoises.org
The salt mines museum
Discover the ancient rock salt mines of Salins-les-Bains, in operation for over 1,200 years. A captivating tour will introduce you to the underground galleries, extraction techniques, and the history of this precious resource.
Price: €8.50 (reduced rates available)
Address: Rue des Mines, 39110 Salins-les-Bains
Hours: Open daily from February to November, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: https://www.salinesdesalins.com
Dino-Zoo
Discover life-size dinosaurs in this unique theme park in France. A fun and educational journey into prehistory that will delight young and old alike!
Price: €16.50 (reduced rates available)
Address: 1 rue de la Pérouse, 25320 Charbonnières-les-Sapins
Hours: Open daily during peak season (varies depending on the season)
Website: https://www.dinozoo.fr
The 1055 leisure park
The 1055 is a leisure complex offering a variety of activities for the whole family. It includes a trampoline park, laser tag, virtual reality, an adventure course, axe throwing, and arcade games. The on-site restaurant serves beer brewed on-site. The Tac-Tic Room, an immersive game, challenges visitors with thinking, dexterity, and physics.
Price: €5 (free for children under 12)
Address: 1 rue de la Verrerie, 25220 Chalezeule
Hours: Open from April to October, daily from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: https://www.1055.fr/besancon/