What's Besancon Old Town Like?
In Besancon Old Town, you can easily get to the riverfront or simply check out the restaurants. Take in some culture at Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon. There's plenty more to see, including Hotel de Ville and Besancon Cathedral.
Things to See and Do in and around Besancon Old Town
What to See in Besancon Old Town
- Hotel de Ville
- Besancon Cathedral
- Besancon Citadel
- University of Franche-Comte
- Palais Granvelle
Things to Do in Besancon Old Town
- Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
- Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon
- City of Arts
- Time museum of Besançon
- House of Victor Hugo
Other Popular Besancon Old Town Attractions
- Citadel of Besancon
- Fortifications of Vauban
- House of the Lumière Brothers
- Horloge Astronomique
- Cathédrale St-Jean
When Is the Best Time to Visit Besancon?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 39°F)
- Rainiest months: December, May, November, January (average 5 inches of rainfall)