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 City of Arts. There's plenty more to see, including Besancon Cathedral and Besancon Citadel.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Besancon Old Town?
We have 23 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Besancon Old Town:
Hotel Regina
City-center hotel- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Hôtel de Paris
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hotel Vauban
Hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar
Things to See and Do in and around Besancon Old Town
What to See in Besancon Old Town
- Besancon Cathedral
- Besancon Citadel
- University of Franche-Comte
- Palais Granvelle
- Hotel de Ville
Things to Do in Besancon Old Town
- Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
- City of Arts
- Time museum of Besançon
- House of Victor Hugo
- House of the Lumière Brothers
Other Popular Besancon Old Town Attractions
- Citadel of Besancon
- Fortifications of Vauban
- Horloge Astronomique
- Cathédrale St-Jean
- Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon
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)