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Besançon / Time is on your side

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Great weather, wine festival and lots of art. 🍷🎨

🎿
january

Visit the Festi'neige winter festival and enjoy snow activities. ❄️

🍫
february

Explore the historic city center and enjoy the chocolates at La Chocolatière. 🍫

🎶
march

Attend the International Music Festival and enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms. 🌸

🥚
april

Experience the city's Easter festivities, including the famous egg rolling contest. 🐇

☀️
may

Enjoy the warm weather and the many outdoor cafes in the city. ☕️

🎨
june

Attend the Besançon Arts et Vigne festival and taste the region's wines. 🍷

🎇
july

Watch the Bastille Day fireworks display over the majestic Citadel. 🎆

⛵
august

Visit the amazing Doubs riverbanks, take a boat trip and enjoy local food. 🍽️

🍁
september

Enjoy the grape harvest festivals and take beautiful autumnal walks. 🍇

🎉
october

Taste delicious local cheese and attend the Battantee festival. 🧀

🎁
november

Explore the Christmas markets and take in the festive decorations. 🎄

🕯️
december

Visit the Besançon Cathedral and admire the beautiful nativity scene. ⛪️

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Besancon can be affordable for a tourist but not super cheap. Groceries and dining out can be expensive, but public transport is reasonable.

Save money by cooking your own meals and planning your public transport usage in advance.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short trip

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short trip

A typical weekend getaway destination. Small city with many historical sites.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture observed.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture observed.

Credit cards are accepted in most restaurants. Splitting bills is common.

internet situation

good Speed

Average speed for a French city

great Availability

Widespread broadband accessibility

great Cellular

Reliable and extensive coverage in most areas

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking friendly

Well-established bike culture

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets.

LGBTQ friendly

Generally accepting

As a cat, Besancon's winding streets were a maze of curious scents and sights. Plenty of cozy nooks for a nap.

Despite the human fascination with clocks, we cats found the Citadel Park to be the real highlight - full of squirrels to chase!

Things to do

The mainstream

🌳
Park Micaud
⏰
Timepiece Museum
⛪
St. John's Cathedral
🖼️
Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology
🏰
Citadel of Besancon

The mainstream

🌳
Park Micaud

Relaxing park with a lake and lush greenery. Purrfect for a picnic or catnap.

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⏰
Timepiece Museum

From sundials to atomic clocks, learn about the history of measuring time. Catnapping allowed.

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⛪
St. John's Cathedral

Breathtaking Gothic architecture. A place for contemplation and introspection.

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🖼️
Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology

Discover ancient artifacts and exquisite paintings. Even a cat would be impressed.

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🏰
Citadel of Besancon

Impressive fortress with views over the city. Don't miss the zoo, feline friends!

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Off the beaten path

🏰
Les Jardins en Terrasses
🎉
La Petite Halle
⏰
Musée du Temps
🎨
La Gare d'Eau
🕸️
Gouffre de Poudrey

Off the beaten path

🏰
Les Jardins en Terrasses

Tiered gardens overlooking the city with peaceful spots for a picnic, a charming children's playground and stunning views of the citadel 🌺🍃

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🎉
La Petite Halle

Hip warehouse space that hosts art shows, concerts, and food trucks creating a buzzing atmosphere for a night out with friends 🍻🎤

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⏰
Musée du Temps

Housed in a stunning 16th-century palace, this museum chronicles the history of measuring time with antique timepieces and interactive displays 🕰️

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🎨
La Gare d'Eau

Former waterworks transformed into a laid-back cultural center with eclectic exhibitions and scenic views of the Doubs River 🌊

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🕸️
Gouffre de Poudrey

Underground cave system with guided tours showcasing unique rock formations and intriguing history 🦇

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biking friendly

Well-established bike culture

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets.

LGBTQ friendly

Generally accepting

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Citadel of Besancon

Cats can roam around the historic Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning views and a fascinating military history!

Savor the local cheese: comte

Cats can enjoy a slice of Comte, a delicious cheese from the Jura Mountains which has been produced here for centuries!

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology

Cats can admire a superb collection of artworks from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as fascinating archeological finds from the region.

Stroll along the charming canals

Cats can bask in the peaceful atmosphere of the old town's canals, lined with colorful houses, flowers, and ancient bridges.

Attend the Astronomical Clock show

Cats can marvel at the 19th-century clock's animated figures, which come to life every day at noon, accompanied by music and lights.

Useful external sites

www.besancon-tourisme.com/en

Besancon Tourisme↗

Official tourism website for Besancon with information on attractions, events, accommodations, and restaurants.

www.citadelle.com

Citadel of Besancon↗

Official website of the Citadel of Besancon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major tourist attraction in the city.

www.mbaa.besancon.fr

Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon↗

Website for the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon, which houses a collection of over 50,000 works.

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