Besançon Trip Overview
Welcome to Besancon, a town famed for art and history, built on a loop of the River Doubs. It is well-known as the watch capital of France. Discover the birthplace of a famous writer – Victor Hugo. Admire the Saint-Jean cathedral and its elegant astronomical clock made of 30,000 pieces. The grand mansions of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries are some of the many places of interest to be explored on a walk around the town.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Besançon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Welcome to Besancon, a town famed for art and history, built on a loop of the River Doubs. It is well-known as the watch capital of France. Discover the birthplace of a famous writer – Victor Hugo. Admire the Saint-Jean cathedral and its elegant astronomical clock made of 30,000 pieces. The grand mansions of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries are some of the many places of interest to be explored on a walk around the town.
Itinerary
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Pass By: 25000 Besançon, France
*Porte Noire
*Cathédrale Saint-Jean
*Victor Hugo Birthplace
*View of Museum Of Times
*Hôtel de Ville de Besançon
*Quai Vauban
*View Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of Besançon
*Parc Micaud