If you have a car, do drive up as there is parking. The ramparts are quite spectacular as is the citadel. The views are amazing. There are several museums within though I wasn’t impressed. No matter, it’s still worth it.

Great place, one ticket for heaps of different things. Definitely worth a visit for the whole family.

Not particularly beautiful but impressive still. The citadel is rich in history, fun for all ages with its animals, fort walls and numerous museums. Do not go on the walls if it is thundering, it will be dangerous. I recommend it if you are in the area.

The fortress of Besançon is a must. Some areas can be visited for free but the visit is worth the entrance fees (views, museums, zoo, restaurant)

A fantastic place to spend an afternoon! Google indicated that it would be closed on the Thursday before Easter but the website said it would be open so always check there. Every ticket person or office warned me about it closing in an hour (we arrived at 4pm) but this was enough time for me and my 4 year old to go around the ramparts and see an extensive amount. Love the fact that there's a zoo inside... What a brilliant use of such a big walled space! The wooden snake art installation was also great.

An unprepared visit turned out as a nice activity with the children. We were a bit late so we could not visit everything but we focused on the animals. It was a nice surprise to discover the Citadel has been re-invented as a zoo. We saw some unknown species that I had not seen before, especially some wonderfully colored frogs.

Built, as it should be, on the top of a mountain, this citadel is an excellent example of military construction. Parking and bus stop is nearby. There are a couple of museums in the fortress, which, of course, I recommend visiting. There are also a couple of cafes to relax. Well, what especially surprised us and turned out to be very pleasant was the presence of a small zoo on the territory of the fortress. Here you can see tigers and lions and some other animals. And here there is a great opportunity to look from the fortress wall at the nearby surroundings. If you are in the city, be sure to visit this fortress.

When you’ve had enough of fine arts museums, this one is great. In a beautiful palace it displays tapestries, paintings and best of all time pieces and clocks.

Go to place for history lovers. As the name suggests, it’s a museum of times aka watches. You can see variety of watches from the past. It’s almost like a fun time travel experience. But there are no explanations in English only in french. And the entry fee of 5€ seems ok but I think depending on the season it’s free sometimes. I was a bit disappointed as the collection seems scattered. Nevertheless there are so many interesting watches to see. If you have time you can visit all the 3 floors. We were in a hurry so did not explore in detail.

What a wonderful museum and a lovely giftshop.

Well worth a visit. Not a museum only about clocks or watches, but also some nice pieces of art.

A beautiful museum about the watch making industry in Besancon. It has a lot of interesting watches from various centuries, some being truly incredible for their time. First two floors is only watches, while on the third floor you can find a huge layout of Besancon, and also the entrance in a tower from which you can see the whole city, with explanations for all the buildings.

It's almost a time travel walking around the museum. Really good collection. For international travelers there should be English captions. Don't miss the souvenir store in the ground floor.

Amazing experience through...the time! Fantastic views and great diversity in the exposition, not only "time stuff".

Great archeological hall, beautifully displayed and presented, in French, English and German. I did not visit the rest of the museum as I came for the Roman mosaics. And the staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful I thoroughly recommend the placr

Great exhibits, well planned out and very varied displays like Ancient civilisations to contemporary Art.

The museum is much larger than expected and spent 3 hours walking around without noticing. The archeological portion was really fascinating and all exhibits were from the area. Huge collection of masterpieces and very informative descriptions with each. A must see.

Fantastic museum with an interesting collection of archeological and cultural pieces.

Nice museum for an hour or two of wandering through. Navigating through the museum was a bit confusing at times but mostly good. Wonderful history.

Great architecture, the renovations they did were totally worth it. Loved the paintings they have in there. Specially Gigoux and Courbet, who were both renowned painters from Besançon. Will definitely go back for more.

Plenty to see and enjoy, free entry for the month of August. It's a great collection, I'd recommend planning for at least 2 hours if interested in both the art and archaeology. Downside: details about the contents of the display are only written in French (but general information about the eras also given in English and German)

The food was nice, Champagne and red wine too warm, the plats were much too large, specially the iberian cochon. Had to leave the whole cotelette, ate already the big filet. Asked for a doggy bag and the answer was NO. Food waste at its best... ☹

We waited 15 minutes to receive the menu card, then 15 minutes to take the order and 40 minutes to receive the food. Not a Gaut Millot place at all. The restaurant was not even full .

A very well-kept and nicely decorated restaurant. The service is the real highlight. Some of our friends were late, but the reservation was honored and the kitchen extended the service especially for us. The dishes we ordered were truly excellent, but unfortunately the vegetarian options were not quite up to par. The wine list is extensive and very reasonably priced. We were treated very well, drank exceptional wines, the bill was more than fair, and we left the restaurant truly happy with our experience. Highly recommended!

Really fine food! The best I have had in Besancon!

Great lunch 😊. Sadly the plat du jour had run out but the a la carte options, while a bit limited, were delicious.

The entree was exceptional, the main dish was alright - the meat was overcooked and really tough in places. Place is charming and the staff are friendly.

Top notch, excellent food, fast and friendly service and good ambience. Looking forward to my next visit

Strawberry dessert with custard is all you need! 🍓

Amazing food and wonderful service. Thank you Sara and Severine 👌👌👌 Top!!

Good food!

(Translated by Google) Excellent address close to the historic center. 25€ daily menu with a wide selection of starters and homemade dishes, generous and well-presented without being "tweezer-style" gastronomic. Plus, the service is relaxed 👍 We recommend 😉 (Original) Excellente adresse proche du centre historique. Menu du jour à 25€ avec large choix d'entrées et plats de cuisine maison, copieux et bien présentés sans être tendance gastro "à la pince à épiler". De plus le service est décontracté 👍 Nous recommandons 😉

(Translated by Google) A truly excellent place, I highly recommend it. Perfect service from start to finish! The welcome was warm, the service attentive, and the dishes delicious and generous. Everything was impeccable, we will definitely be back! 👏🍽️ Thank you to Christophe and his wife for welcoming us to their restaurant. Enzo and Olivier 😊 (Original) Une très bonne adresse, je vous la recommande. Un service parfait du début à la fin ! L’accueil est chaleureux, le service attentionné et les plats sont délicieux et gourmand. Tout était impeccable, nous reviendrons sans hésiter ! 👏🍽️ Merci à Christophe et sa femme de nous avoir accueillis dans leur restaurant. Enzo et Olivier 😊

(Translated by Google) Delicious cuisine made with quality ingredients. Don't miss out! (Original) Une cuisine savoureuse avec des produits de qualité. Ne passez surtout pas à côté !

(Translated by Google) A must-see place in Besançon. Small, fresh, local dishes, where everything is homemade. A pleasant, light service, with a smile. A tastefully selected wine list. All at more than affordable prices. Thank you to this couple of passionate owners for this very pleasant moment. (Original) Un lieu incontournable sur Besançon. Des petits plats frais et locaux, où tout est fait maison. Un service agréable, léger, avec le sourire. Une carte des vins sélectionnée avec goût. Le tout à des prix plus qu'abordables. Merci à ce couple de patrons passionnés pour ce moment fort agréable.

Really nice bar for drinks on a Sunday afternoon. Pleasant efficient service. But beware I was given an “old style” 20€ note in my change. I was not happy about this and it was exchanged immediately. I wonder why?

Absolutely fantastic place to eat in the heart of Besançon, right on Place Granvelle! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a beautiful terrace perfect for relaxing. The food is delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, with a great selection of local specialties and seasonal dishes. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're stopping for lunch, dinner, or just drinks, you’ll always feel well taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Besançon who wants a memorable and authentic dining experience!

Simple regional food with exceptional quality and taste. Lovely setting with a large terrace by a park. Professional personnel.

Strange place. They left us waiting to be seated while other visitors just sat down to some free tables. After 10 minutes watching the scene and waiting a queue built up behind us. 5 staff members walked in and out without doing anything. We walked away from this place. One of the staff members seemed happy about it. I had the feeling staff hates to work there.

Super experience! Food and service super 👌! Worth a visit in evening for dinner

My first visit to Besançon and Brassiere Granvelle was sooooo delicious!! And the staff very friendly

Delicious meal and good service ☺️

Fair selection of deli products, some of which are local. Well-assorted wine section. Overpriced spirits (more then 15 percent of markup on some items) and sometimes stalled Comté (to be fair, a common problem with all vendors in Besançon historical center).

Great variety of local products, namely cheese as implied in the name. The staff is very kind and will help you find what you want or recommend something based on what tastes you are looking for. They also have wines to make it easy to pair and have some essential ingredients for a true French apero.

The best selection in Besançon with prices to match.

Very good products, very good service, nice and friendly. Thanks a lot!

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(Translated by Google) I went to La Cave au Fromage last Sunday. I was greeted by a very friendly and smiling young salesman. He gave me excellent advice, was attentive to my preferences, patient, and professional. A pleasant experience from beginning to end. (Original) Je suis allé à La Cave au Fromage dimanche dernier. J’ai été accueilli par un jeune vendeur très souriant et sympathique. Il m’a très bien conseillé, attentif à mes goûts, patient, et professionnel. Une expérience agréable du début à la fin.

(Translated by Google) Honestly, what a disappointment… I went to La Cave aux Fromages to buy some local products, and I've never seen such disrespectful staff. I politely asked for information about a cheese, and the saleswoman replied in a haughty, almost mocking tone, as if I were bothering her. When I said I preferred to taste before buying, she sighed loudly in front of everyone… so professional. To top it all off: another customer dropped a piece of cheese, and instead of replacing it, the salesperson put it back on the shelf as if nothing had happened 🤢. Honestly, between the frosty atmosphere and the lack of hygiene, it's the first and last time I'll ever set foot in there. Avoid at all costs. (Original) Franchement, grosse déception… Je suis allé à La Cave aux Fromages pour acheter quelques produits locaux, et je n’ai jamais vu un personnel aussi irrespectueux. Je demande poliment un renseignement sur un fromage, la vendeuse me répond sur un ton hautain, limite moqueur, comme si je la dérangeais. Quand je dis que je préfère goûter avant d’acheter, elle souffle bruyamment devant tout le monde… super professionnel. Cerise sur le gâteau : un autre client fait tomber un morceau de fromage, et au lieu de le changer, le vendeur le remet en rayon comme si de rien n’était 🤢. Honnêtement, entre l’ambiance glaciale et le manque d’hygiène, c’est la première et la dernière fois que je mets les pieds là-bas. À fuir.

The meal would've been far more enjoyable if I hadn't had one of the most unpleasant tables on my trip so far. The owner seems to have crammed as many tables as humanly possible in a relatively small space and mine was particularly cramped as it was sandwiched between a wall and the bar. The place was packed and every single person going to the bathroom knocked into me, and the music from the bar was blaring in my ear the whole time. I had the pate for appetizer and the quenelles as a main course which I can't evaluate because I've never had it before. It was OK, but I wouldn't order it again. The pate was quite good. The table was so uncomfortable. I couldn't wait to get out which is a shame. The owner was acceptably attentive. If you go, try to ask for a better table ahead of time.

Traditional local kitchen and authentic recipes. Menu small but exactly what you will expect from place like this. Amazing and fresh cooked dish, high-quality ingredients. Place cozy and nice. Booking in advance recommended.

Great food, friendly service but charging full menu price even for little kids. That's a pity.

Perfect food, like French home ciusine

Excellent taste, texture, and aroma!

It is a true french bistro with limited but homemade food. We enjoyed the ambiente and simple but tasty local menu. And compared to the sometimes overpriced french restaurants it was worth every penny. You better reserve in advance. English is fine if your french is as limited as mine.

Authentic cosy and delicious. Service was great, would eat here again.