Besancon Old Town

Besancon

A densely packed urban landscape with historic buildings and a prominent green-domed structure.
A church with a dome and a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A historic building with columns, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

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Besancon Citadel

8.8/10 (113 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Besancon with a stop at Besancon Citadel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

GPS Audioguide app: From the Doubs Loop to the Vauban Citadel

Besançon Audio guided walking tour 2h10 and 25 audio commentary

$7
per traveler
Besançon Audio guided walking tour 2h10 and 25 audio commentary
Private Sightseeing Flight above the Doubs

Private Sightseeing Flight above the Doubs

$213
per adult
Private Sightseeing Flight above the Doubs
Hello Besançon: Private 2-Hour City Walk with Local Guide

Hello Besançon: Private 2-Hour City Walk with Local Guide

$279
per adult
Hello Besançon: Private 2-Hour City Walk with Local Guide
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

$286
per traveler
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Besancon Private 2 Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide

Hello Besançon: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide

$279
per adult
Hello Besançon: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
Tour guide in Besançon - Visit Besançon with your official guide

Tour guide in Besançon - Visit Besançon with your official guide

$506
per adult
Tour guide in Besançon - Visit Besançon with your official guide
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Besancon Old Town Hotel Deals

Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle

3 out of 5
13 Rue General Lecourbe Besancon Doubs
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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Best Western Citadelle
Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord

2 out of 5
8, rue Moncey Besancon
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Time museum of Besançon and Fortifications ...
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Hôtel du Nord
ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville

3 out of 5
21 Rue Gambetta Besancon Doubs
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts ...
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ibis Besancon Centre Ville
Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

3 out of 5
33 Rue Des Granges Besancon
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban

3 out of 5
9 quai Vauban Besancon Doubs
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and Pelote ...
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Hotel Vauban
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

91 GRANDE RUE Besancon
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Time museum of Besançon and Fortifications of Vauban ...
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Hotel Regina
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Chaprais

Though Chaprais might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parc Micaud and Place du 8 Septembre.

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