Fun things to do in Besancon: 27 fun attractions and activities

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)

Awesome place to have a picnic or you can hang out at the restaurant. We go with family and make a picnic. Lots of places to play with kids. If you need to go the bathroom it’s really low quality and closes before the restaurant does which is pretty terrible. Also, a fair amount of cigarette butts and trash on the grass.

The perfect place to chill out in Besançon when the weather is nice.

Very Amazing and Peaceful Place with astonishing view 😍❤️

nice place for a hangout with a family. plenty of young people having some fun and 'reunion' there.

Lovely city centre, park and lakes

A very nice place to enjoy the nature and to have a relaxing and calm time

Very good one. Water was to dark, no idea how can the ducks be there.... Strange

Very laid-back location. Couple of banks to sit. Would preferes more texts about the history.

Calm and green in the city center.

Very interesting archeological site which is also maintained as a public park. The information plaque displayed in the place indicates that it's date back to the Gallo-Roman period of a city once known as Vesontio which is now Besançon. The semicircular formation preserved is supposedly the remains of theatre dating back to the late second or third century. There was once the Saint John the Baptist church built on this site until the French Revolution. The most visible is the triumphal arch, Porte Noire and eight Corinthian columns. It's quite an impressive and interesting site to explore and suitable for all ages.

old but still attractive

What a view from on top!

Cool 👍

Just amazing!

Boring, the must habe been bettertimes

A wonderful area to relax and enjoy

Yes the auditorium is awesome!

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(Translated by Google) Great museum for contemporary art. It's great that there is a space for the very latest art in Besancon. All the better when it is housed in such a modern and functional building. We're keeping our fingers crossed for more exhibits and more space. Your exhibition gave us great pleasure. (Original) Tolles Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst. Super, dass es einen Raum für allerneueste Kunst in Besancon gibt. Umso besser wenn er in einem so modernen und funktionalen Gebäude untergebracht ist. Wir drücken sehr die Daumen für mehr Ausstellungsstücke und mehr Fläche. Eure Ausstellung hat uns große Freude bereitet.

good Service

(Translated by Google) This FRAC offers relatively few collections on display, so it's easy to get around them. These are contemporary works of art (installations or video works), so you have to be receptive. The staff is very friendly and willing to provide explanations if necessary. (Original) Ce FRAC propose assez peu de collections en exposition, on en fait assez vite le tour. Ce sont des oeuvres d’art contemporain (installations ou œuvres vidéo), il fait être réceptif. Le personnel est très aimable et prêt à donner des explications si nécessaire.

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.

A beautiful cathedral, with amazing glass windows. It was very well designed. Every inch left me with ane awe.

The Saint John's cathedral of Besançon is a gorgeous edifice (especially the beauty of the apses). The cathedral is filled by the History: The humanist Erasmus, the king Louis XIV came. The author Stendhal inspired in his novel "The Red and the Black "and his character Julien Sorel. ... Discover aswell the astronomical clock(in overhaul actually).

Lovely cathedral. Unfortunately, the bell tower was covered in scaffolding (December 2018) but it was delightful all the same. You absolutely must stop by the astronomical clock while you're there for a guided tour! It's one of the four principal astronomical clocks in France.

most beautiful church from the area, worth to visit

A beautiful, historic cathedral which has been through many iterations since the 5th century. Many magnificent pieces of art and the stained glass is beautiful. The simple exterior belies the beauty of the interior

This cathedral to me is a rarity in terms of structure, architecture style and an interior that just blows all experience and expectations! The history of this church traced back to the twelfth century and it's construction up to the eighteenth century. It's spectacular because I could observe the combination of romanesque, gothic and baroque in this stupendously magnificent church. My experience started from the Porte Noire when the first view of the façades becomes evident. Inside is just out of this world! It's so unique to this cathedral to have two Apse, one in the front and one at the back. The back Apse is just mind blowing. The liturgical Apse in the front is on two elevations with seven Romanesque windows and seven bays of Gothic style. The two Apse are connected by a stunning nave with several chapels alongside the the aisles (especially the left if you are facing the front liturgical Apse. I could spend hours just meticulously exploring this cathedral but... It's easily accessible from the city centre by foot. I'm not familiar with public transportation of Besançon but I'm sure you can get information from the tourism office. This is an absolute must visit cathedral if you are ever visiting Besançon. I'm currently staying in Dijon and it was pretty easy by train to and from Besançon. Suitable for all ages. I didn't notice a ramp entrance for wheelchair though. Oh, and the bell tower was under renovations when I visited.

Very beautiful church

It was a small meseum to commemorate Victor Hugo. Even though it was only one floor, the items on display were augmented with video and sound. Cute little gift shop. Free for students.

The staff were very welcoming and helpful to us. We do not understand French to a high level so they explained the layout of the museum in English and provided an English language commentary on a mobile device. The whole museum is excellently curated and the story and writings of Victor Hugo very inspiring

Small but informative museum. They have an English text and audio guide. However, it's just a museum with a couple of pieces of furniture. There's not a recreation of the historical birthplace.

A must visit to learn a little bit more about the political struggles and history of the great writer.

Small but packed with info!

He wasn't home, dude didn't even invite me for a coffee

It was a whole new experience! A great point of view about Victor Hugo's life!

Lovely train ride, but very little commentary in English. Got off at citadel and caught next train down to town. Would recommend

The little train is clean and well organized. We used it to get to the Citadel and it was lovely

Wonderful experience, lovely town, beautiful landscapes, lots of history. Highly recommended!

Great electric train around Besancon

Absolutely loved the tourist train, lovely route and very informative, looking forward to the boat trip x

Very interesting ride nice and calm with a unique view. I think they can extend how far it goes but it was good overall. I surprised my girlfriend and she enjoyed it so it was well worth it. 👍🏿

very beautiful place, the sights are amazing

English, French and German languages. Compelling historical narrative alongside interesting artefacts. A pity so few people were visiting it.

Our visit to the citadel lasted virtually all of the day's opening hours, but there was a significant part we didn't get to. We followed the audio tour of the citadel, had lunch then visited the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, which didn't leave us with enough time to visit the other on site museums. The effect of occupation on the lives of citizens and their responses is well presented with many personal artifacts adding to the effect of drawing the visitor in, to give a sense of the people who's stories are told. The current temporary exhibition is entitled "Valise" and looks at how an everyday object can, on the one hand, contain a person's entire worldly goods with everything else lost, be used as a means of survival carrying black market goods, or as a means of fighting back against the oppressor by carrying printing equipment to forge passes or produce propaganda, or concealing radio equipment that can be used to send and receive information that can help to turn the tables. This exhibition also brought to mind an area of history that particularly interests me, that of escape and evasion. Probably the most valuable piece of equipment that an escaping PoW could possess was a suitcase for, no matter how good forged paperwork might be, travelling a long distance empty handed was bound to arouse suspicion. A second thing was an escapee (I think from Colditz) who realised that the Gestapo were with the regular guards at a railway station thoroughly checking everyone; in a stroke of genius he stole someone's suitcase and ran off with it without chase, for a far more important task was at hand searching for an escaping PoW than to waste time on a petty thief.

Almost everything is in French, so worth grabbing an audio guide if you're English. A lot of information and historical photos and artifacts. The Citadel housing this museum was used to hold and execute POWs during WWII, adding extra weight to the location. Worth going out of your way to visit if you're in the area at all.

Excellent museum, well thought and documented, with a focus on Besancon and surrounding regions. Takes about 1h45 minutes to get through everything.

Great place to visit with lots to see and do.

Really interesting and moving exhibits

The museum is very thought provoking and was an emotional experience for me. I will never forget what those who were sent to concentration camps suffered and the sacrifices the resistance made in the name of France and freedom.

Nice to see and understand. So many complications. Careful as when we visited in May the clock was stopped for maintenance.

The clock is now in restoration till 2030. This did not detract from the experience of viewing this amazing piece of machinery created by an amazing autodidact. The Museum attendee gave a wonderful presentation about the clock and all of its functions. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

An absolute marvel of clockwork. One must go through the cathedral main doors and through and up a passage way to a room where the clockwork is found. Or you can go up the stairs on the outside and on the right side of the cathedral. Although there's a page of explanation in English the discussion is entirely in French.

Sadly when we arrived the astronomical clock was closed and apparently undergoing extensive renovation. The rush hour traffic only made the experience more frustrating. We spent over an hour and a half getting in and out of the city. I must research these attractions more thoroughly to avoid such an unpleasant experience

Must see destination in town but the clock is not working

Very impressive clock. Quick visit

Unique clock, well worth a visit.

Not a complete rip-off as some of the French indoor markets are (greetings to Lyon), yet not your old-fashioned friendly street market either. Everything is on pricey side, green grocer stalls especially. The most disappointing is that the regional trademark Comté cheese is often stalled, having bitterish taste, which it definitely should not (common problem with all the cheese shops there). Probably it is due to low/unstable demand, but cmon guys, it is should be a point of your pride, no? Hardly any tourist has an opportunity to visit some village fruitière to taste the real deal.

Worth dropping in to grab a snack if you're passing through. If you're in Besançon for any length of time, shop here for your produce, it is a great experience.

Local indoor market with fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and fish as well as delicacies, and prepared foods. Not a very large market but enough variety to prepare home cooked meals.

You always can buy there good meat and any food

Beautiful place. We enjoyed the visit

Nice stalls with high quality produce

Good products but lacks ambience

(Translated by Google) It is magnificent, what a shame for the other Gates of the defense belt of Besançon which were knowingly demolished to ventilate the city... the inscription on the pediment of the Gate "DEFENSE EXPRESSE DE TROTTER" is still valid today but for DIN horses. (Original) Elle est magnifique, quel dommage pour les autres Portes de la ceinture de défense de Besançon qui ont été sciemment démolies pour aérer la ville... l'inscription sur le fronton de la Porte "DEFENSE EXPRESSE DE TROTTER" et toujours valable aujourd'hui mais pour les chevaux DIN.

(Translated by Google) The Rivotte district, old Besançon for the Bisontins, the Porte Rivotte, a monument from an ancient era and still there, also called "The Sun King's Gate". (Original) Le quartier Rivotte, le vieux Besançon pour les Bisontins, la Porte Rivotte, un monument d'une époque ancienne et toujours là, aussi appelée "La porte du Roi Soleil".

(Translated by Google) A beautiful city gate which is hidden behind a railway crossing. (Original) Ein wunderschönes Stadttor welches etwas hinter einem Bahnübergang versteckt liegt.

(Translated by Google) In a city where the defensive imprint of Vauban is omnipresent, this door has the particularity of being a survivor of the previous defensive system wanted by Emperor Charles V to protect Besançon, city of the Holy Roman Empire, from the territorial aims of the Kingdom from France nearby. As such, it deserves to be seen. (Original) Dans une ville où l'empreinte défensive de Vauban est omniprésente, cette porte à la particularité d'être une survivante du système défensif antérieur voulu par l'Empereur Charles Quint pour protéger Besançon, ville du Saint Empire Romain Germanique, des visées territoriales du Royaume de France tout proche. A ce titre, elle mérite d'être vue .

(Translated by Google) A beautiful gateway to the city center. It's very quiet in the morning. (Original) Schönes Stadttor zur Innenstadt. Am Morgen ist es sehr ruhig.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent gate of Faubourg Rivotte, like a passage in time to enter the old town. Shortly after the gate a passage on the left leads to the cathedral and the access to the citadel. A slightly more peaceful area than the main streets of the city but still worth it. (Original) Magnifique porte du Faubourg Rivotte, comme un passage dans le temps les pour entrer dans la vieille ville. Peu après la porte un passage à gauche mène jusqu’à la cathédrale et les accès vers la citadelle. Un quartier un peu plus paisible que les grandes rues de la ville mais mais qui vaut le coup.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty gate commissioned by Emperor Charles V to protect Besançon. (Original) Très jolie porte commandée par l’empereur Charles Quint afin de protéger Besançon.

What strikes me the most about this church is its very tall belfry tower (about seventy metres Including the the cross) and the unusual façade. This is right in the heart of the old city of Besançon, the Boucle district and right opposite the city hall. It's an impressive interior with many rare work of art and the original Station of the Cross with stunning woodwork of the liturgical choir. A magnificent building that is also a listed national monument. One of the many attractions to visit and explore in Besançon. Suitable for all ages and backgrounds. Like most churches in France, it's normally opens until lunch time and reopen late afternoon and closed in the evening unless there's a local parish event on. Highly recommended to visit.

Beautiful structure. Church is at 10am on Sundays. Nice people.

The church is beautiful and in the night from outside is being illuminated so wonderful.

Very beautiful. Wonderfully

Nice view

Serenity, candles & silence

Stunning church!

It was closed, but a hobo left a half full bottle of wine in front of the door. So 4/5

(Translated by Google) Very nice location to build a fort for example... I love the name Fort Griffon! Very aesthetic on the Front Battant and the fortified belt of Besançon, what a genius this Vauban is. Built between 1680 and 1684 it is a reduced Fort. It is included on the UNESCO world heritage list under the Network of Major Vauban Sites. (Original) Très bel emplacement pour y ériger un fort par exemple... J'adore le nom Fort Griffon ! Très esthétique sur le Front Battant et la ceinture fortifiée de Besançon, quel génie ce Vauban. Construit entre 1680 et 1684 c'est un Fort réduit. Il est inscrit sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO au titre du Réseau des sites majeurs de Vauban.

(Translated by Google) Be careful, probably magnificent but closed to the public.....no comment! (Original) Attention mieux probablement magnifique mais fermé au public.....no comment!

(Translated by Google) It is forbidden to enter the site, so curiosity is not satisfied. Too bad. (Original) Il est interdit de rentrer sur le site, alors la curiosité n'est pas satisfaite. Dommage.

(Translated by Google) Unique place. Superb architecture. And above all an unforgettable panoramic view of the loop. Lovers of beautiful photos, go to the terrace for a wide angle shoot. Small clarification. This place has been the training center for primary school teachers for many decades. (Original) Lieu unique. Superbe architecture. Et surtout une vue panoramique inoubliable sur la boucle. Amateurs de belles photos , allez sur la terrasse pour un shooting grand angle. Petite précision. Ce lieu a été le centre de formation des enseignants du primaire pendant de nombreuses décennies.

(Translated by Google) A fort surprising in its history built by Jean Griffoni at the end of the 16th century and rebuilt at the end of the 17th century by Vauban. In turn: defense fort, prison, normal school etc... to discover through reading. At its entrance at the end of the ramparts was a bastion and the “Porte de Charmont” (demolished) An ideal location for seeing the roofs and bell towers of the city, accessible on foot from 37 rue Battant passing next to an unexpected garden at this location "le clos Barbizier" and even a playground. Unfortunately entry to the fort is not possible except for occasional exhibitions) (Original) Un fort surprenant par son histoire construit par Jean Griffoni fin du XVIème et reconstruit fin XVIIème par Vauban. Tour à tour: fort de défense, prison, école normale etc...à découvrir par la lecture. À son entrée au bout des remparts se trouvait un bastion et la "porte de Charmont"(démolie) Un emplacement idéal pour voir les toits et les clochers de la ville, accessible à pied depuis le 37 rue Battant en passant à côté d'un jardin inattendu à cet endroit " le clos Barbizier" et même une aire de jeu. Malheureusement l'entrée au fort n'est pas possible sauf expos occasionnelles)

(Translated by Google) A superb Vauban place according to municipal communication, but totally inaccessible to the public! We can't even access the paths and lawns around the buildings. (Original) Un lieu Vauban superbe selon la communication municipale, mais totalement inaccessible au public ! On ne peut même pas accéder aux allées et aux pelouses autour des bâtiments.

Indoor Play area for young kids. An area is also available for the toddlers. Some playing machine e.g. The Monster is not working despite of putting in the coin. Day ticket is 9,50 euro ( 10-19 hour). Adults are free of cost. Socks are a must. Free wifi is available but the main website shows connection error. No food from outside allowed. One can buy food, drinks from inside. The menu is attached in the pictures.

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(Translated by Google) Very good children's park. The welcome is cordial and everything is perfectly secure. There is a space reserved for the little ones. The staff is friendly and the service is pretty decent. You can buy things to eat for yourself and the children. There is no particular wait and even at peak times we always manage to find a place to have fun. In short, there is something for all ages. (Original) Très bon parc pour enfants. L'accueil est cordial et tout est parfaitement sécurisé. Il existe un espace réservé aux plus petits . Le personnel est sympa et le service est plutôt correct. On peut acheter des bricoles à manger pour soi et les enfants. Il n y a pas particulièrement d'attente et même aux heures de pointe on arrive toujours à trouver un coin pour s'amuser. Bref il y en a pour tous les âges.

(Translated by Google) It’s the beginning of January and it’s super cold inside. Next to our table there is an unprotected electric reel and given the dirt it has been there for a long time!! In terms of games for children, nothing to complain about. Just that the cleanliness leaves something to be desired.. really dirty toilets. And you don't have to be in a hurry, the person at the counter is not the most friendly and not fast, fortunately a young man is super decent. (Original) Nous sommes début janvier il fait hyper froid à l’intérieur. A côté de notre table un enrouleur électrique pas protégé et vu la saleté ça fait longtemps qu’il y est !! Niveau jeux pour les enfants rien à redire. Juste que la propreté laisse à désirer.. toilettes vraiment sales . Et faut pas être pressé la personne au comptoir et pas des plus aimable et pas rapide heureusement un jeune homme est lui super correct.

(Translated by Google) Large full of games with trampoline slides various electric carts mini night club very varied for those over 3 years old children's area under 3 years old not very large but sufficient. Drinks and food offered at very reasonable prices. It's very clean. Negative point and not pleasant for us parents who are waiting, it is very cold, no heating. 8€50 unlimited is reasonable. (Original) Grande pleine de jeux avec trampoline toboggans divers voiturettes électrique mini boîte de nuit très varié pour les plus de 3ans espace enfant de moins de 3 ans pas très grand mais suffisant. Les boissons et la nourriture proposés à des prix très correct. C'est très propre. Point négatif et pas agréable pour nous parents qui patientons il fait très froid pas de chauffage. 8€50 en illimité c'est raisonnable.

Nice boat tour around the city, slowly floating on the doubs and viewing all sites and the citadel. We had this tour together served with a lunch on our boat. The lunch itself was not impressive. Some boiled patatoes with tomatoes were only served with a glass of wine for the vegetarians. The meat eaters also got some pieces of meat.

The Boot Captain was lively and funny. The Boot tour was great you could see the parts of the city.

Awesome trip. Well worth the time.

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In my humble opinion, this ranks as the premier attraction in Besançon. The tunnel stretches nearly 400m, offering a satisfying workout as we walked to and fro. It's definitely worth a visit if you have a penchant for exploring the crumbling charm of French infrastructure.

(Translated by Google) On foot, by bike or by boat, this tunnel is very practical. Impounded on March 30, 1882, after the drilling and development work during the year 1881, the river tunnel under the citadel makes it possible to avoid the 5.6 km meander of the Doubs used today only by navigation sightseeing. The diversion was inaugurated on April 30, 1882. Very useful for pedestrians and cyclists with its greenway on the banks of the Doubs and its cycle path (European cycle route, EuroVelo 6). (Original) À pied, à vélo ou en bateau ce tunnel est bien pratique. Mis en eau le 30 mars 1882, après les travaux de percement et d'aménagement durant l'année 1881, le tunnel fluvial sous la citadelle permet d'éviter le méandre du Doubs de 5,6 km emprunté de nos jours que par la navigation touristique. La dérivation est inaugurée le 30 avril 1882. Bien utile aux piétons et aux cyclistes avec sa voie verte des berges du Doubs et sa piste cyclable (itinéraire européen du véloroute, l'EuroVelo 6).

(Translated by Google) What a pleasure to walk or cycle along this beautiful river tunnel (Original) Quel plaisir de marcher ou faire du vélo le long de ce beau tunnel fluvial

(Translated by Google) Convenient to go by bike or on foot towards the citadel. (Original) Pratique pour se rendre en vélo ou à pied en direction de la citadelle.

(Translated by Google) It's interesting, I walked it, it's worth the walk (Original) E interesant,l-am parcurs pe jos,merita plimbarea

(Translated by Google) Darkness No entertainment (Original) Obscurité Pas d'animation

(Translated by Google) Under the citadel, the 388 meter tunnel allows passage by boat, bike or on foot. This means you can walk completely around the historic old town along the Doubs. The walk is highly recommended. The excursion boats also travel through this tunnel. (Original) Unter der Zitadelle ermöglicht der 388 Meter Tunnel die Durchfahrt mit dem Boot, Rad oder auch zu Fuß. Dadurch kann man die historische Altstadt einmal komplett am Doubs entlang umrunden. Der Spaziergang ist sehr empfehlenswert. Die Ausglugsboote fahren ebenfalls durch diesen Tunnel.

(Translated by Google) Bad experience. Cats and dogs are not allowed (neither on a leash nor in your arms). Not even to visit the open-air spaces of the citadel. The reason, vaguely rhetorical, is linked to the fact that they do not want to scare the ibex and monkeys (certainly native) kept in captivity in the trenches of the walls, to be admired by passers-by. Who is the enlightened genius who had this brilliant idea? From 2025 that's all. (Original) Pessima esperienza. I gatti e i cani non sono ammessi (né al guinzaglio né in braccio). Nemmeno per vistare gli spazi a cielo aperto della cittadella. La motivazione, vagamente retorica, è lagata al fatto che non si vogliono spaventare gli stambecchi e le scimmie (sicuramente autoctoni) tenuti in cattività nelle fosse delle mura, per essere ammirate dai passanti. Chi è il genio illuminato che ha avuto questa brillante idea? Dal 2025 è tutto.

(Translated by Google) Renovation of the citadel mill (approx. €80,000) (franceboisforet.fr) "Winner of the France Bois Forêt 2023 project" thank you to those who participated in the vote. ** 16 months of work which will allow schoolchildren and companions in the region to enrich their know-how by working with noble woods while safeguarding the heritage. Each visitor will thus be able to discover this work and approach it. (Original) Rénovation du moulin de la citadelle (80 000€ env) (franceboisforet.fr) ""Lauréat du projet France Bois Forêt 2023" merci à ceux qui ont participé au vote. ** 16 mois de travaux qui vont permettre aux écoliers et compagnons de la région d'enrichir leur savoir-faire en travaillant des bois nobles tout en sauvegardant le patrimoine. Chacun des visiteurs pourra ainsi découvrir cette œuvre et l'approcher.

(Translated by Google) An interesting museum but there are many irrelevant objects. (Original) Un musée interessant mais il y a beaucoup des objets sans rapport.

(Translated by Google) Interesting, but it's a mishmash of meaningless artifacts. (Original) Interessante, mas é uma amálgama de artefactos sem nexo.

(Translated by Google) Infrastructure too bright preventing you from enjoying the landscape (Original) Infrastructure trop lumineuse empechant de profiter du paysage

(Translated by Google) Superb view from a high point unfortunately many people leave the place dirty (Original) Superbe vue de point haut malheuresment beaucoup de gens laisse les lieux sale

(Translated by Google) A contemporary work by local sculptor Mr Gonez, which recalls that Chamars was a swamp. Louis XVI continued to embellish it to make it, in the words of the famous Artur Young, "the most pleasant promenade in the kingdom". This flow of water under a stone bridge continues via a garden canal as a reminder of the arm which joined the DOUBS. The water station whose activity was very important especially for the traffic in wood which supplied the nearby paper mills. Today the tavern allows everyone to dream for a moment of this era by the central fountain. (Original) Une œuvre contemporaine du sculpteur local Mr Gonez, qui rappelle que Chamars était un marécage. Louis XVI n'a cessé de l'embellir pour en faire aux dires du célèbre Artur Young "la plus agréable promenade du royaume". Ce débit d'eau sous un pont de pierre se continue par un canal de jardin en rappel du bras qui rejoignait le DOUBS. La gare d'eau dont l'activité était très importante surtout pour le trafic du bois qui alimentait les papeteries proches. Aujourd'hui la guinguette permet à chacun de rêver un moment de cette époque au bord de la fontaine centrale.

(Translated by Google) the sound of passing water is relaxing. August 2023 Fishing in calm waters with your feet in the water. Phew!!! In October the rain returned and the Doubs returned to normal flow. But is this just an alert or really what lies in wait for us? (Original) le bruit de l'eau qui passe est reposant. Août 2023 Pêche en eaux calmes les pieds dans l'eau. Ouf!!! En octobre la pluie est de retour et le Doubs retrouve un débit normal. Mais n'est-ce qu'une alerte ou vraiment ce qui nous guette??

I visited several times last month to play the table games (blackjack and roulette). Had a positive experience at this cozy little casino, with affordable minimum bet sizes. I would like to compliment the receptionist Dieudonné for his professionalism and friendliness, towards me and my friends, even though we do not speak French. His hospitality was outstanding!

Visiting family for Christmas, like every year i like to have a gamble and few drinks. Really beautiful building and great location. Spent many hours there over the festive period and enjoyed it very much. I’ll be back!!

This a great and welcoming place to risk a few bets and toast a drink or two. Highly recommended. See you in the new year!

They have slots, poker tables, roulette, and a bar. They do have a dress code, business casual would best explain it, no tennis shoes.

Grand Major Jackpot

Super

Super

Top

(Translated by Google) I had a great time, the atmosphere is friendly and the games are varied. The team is super welcoming and always there to lend a helping hand. Perfect for relaxing and having fun with friends or family. I recommend it without hesitation! (Original) J’ai passé un super moment, l’ambiance est sympa et les jeux sont variés. L’équipe est hyper accueillante et toujours là pour donner un coup de main. Parfait pour se détendre et s’amuser entre amis ou en famille. Je recommande sans hésiter !

(Translated by Google) A wonderful day celebrating our son Paul's birthday, surrounded by his friends, thanks to the warm welcome and total availability of the two employees of this establishment. We appreciated the quality of service, the explanations, the support, and the occasional activity organized by one of the employees. Congratulations for their professionalism and thank you to this excellent duo. (Original) Merveilleuse journée à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de notre fils Paul entouré de ses camarades grâce à un accueil et une disponibilité totale des deux employés de cet établissement. Nous avons apprécié la qualité de service, les explications, l'accompagnement et l'animation ponctuelle organisée par l'un des employés. Bravo pour ce professionnalisme et merci à ce duo au top.

(Translated by Google) I had a great time. The place is super friendly, with a nice variety of games for all ages. The team is really welcoming and passionate, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend it! (Original) J’ai passé un excellent moment, L’endroit est super convivial, avec une belle variété de jeux pour tous les âges. L’équipe est vraiment accueillante et passionnée, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus agréable. Je recommande vivement !

(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful time as a family at Game Factory. There's truly something for everyone. The place is clean, well-organized, and the welcome is very warm. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. A special mention goes to the staff, who are always smiling and available to explain the games or help with any issues. We'll definitely return, whether with friends or the kids. A great idea for a fun and original afternoon! (Original) Nous avons passé un excellent moment en famille à Game Factory. Il y en a vraiment pour tous les goûts, Le lieu est propre, bien organisé, et l’accueil est très chaleureux. Les installations sont modernes et bien entretenues, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus agréable. Mention spéciale pour le personnel, souriant et disponible pour expliquer les jeux ou aider en cas de souci. On y retournera sans hésiter, que ce soit entre amis ou avec les enfants. Une super idée de sortie pour un après-midi fun et original !

(Translated by Google) Very friendly staff, lots of interesting activities, perfect for an evening or afternoon with friends or family. Honestly, come here to have a good time. Everything is clean. (Original) personnel trop sympa plein de multiples activités intéressantes parfait pour une soirée ou une après-midi entre copains ou en famille. Franchement venez pour passer du bon temps ici Tout est propre

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming and friendly team! The activities are great, nothing to complain about except see you soon! (Original) Équipe très accueillante et souriante ! Les activités sont top , rien à redire si ce n’est à bientôt !

Good pool but no lane outside of lunch hours. When asking the team, they laugh at your face and say that swimmers should come in the morning. To the argument that it is dangerous to let swimmer in the middle of kids they reply that it costs money if the line breaks while kids play with it.

Nice ice hockey rink a bit smaller rink than standard, but ice was good. Rink and locker rooms downstairs

Big swimming pool with good environment

Super

Good swiming pool.

Cool

Rink is great

il y avait beaucoup de monde pour ce genre de piscine.Mais la vue est parfaite. there was to many people for this kind of pool.But the view was perfect. c'erano moltissime persone per questo tipo di piscina.Ma la vista è perfetta. había muchas personas para este tipo de piscina. Pero la vista es perfecta.

Sale

(Translated by Google) Opens from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There's a half-hour queue to get in and you can swim in half the pool because there are lanes for swimmers, all for 5 euros and you have to leave by 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. Avoid going to Dole, it might be a little more expensive, but there are more pools and no lanes for swimmers. (Original) Ouvre à 14h jusqu a 18h 30 mim de queue pour y accéder et se baigne dans la moitié de la piscine car il y a des lignes pour les nageurs tout ça pour 5 euro et doit sortir pour 17h30 17h 45 À fuir aller à dole c est peut être un peu plus cher mais il y’a plus de bassins et pas de lignes pour les nageurs

(Translated by Google) This pool is increasingly poorly maintained, the children's pool is dirty and cloudy. Today we even had vomit in the water. We warned the lifeguards who told us there was nothing to do!!!! They are very lucky that in this high heat and in Besançon there isn't much pool available, so there isn't much choice if you want to cool off a bit... (Original) Cette piscine est de plus en plus mal entretenue bassin enfants eau sale trouble aujourd’hui on a même eu le droit à du vomi dans l’eau on prévient les maîtres nageurs qui nous répondent il y a rien à faire !!!! Ils ont une grande chance que par ces fortes chaleurs et que Besançon niveau piscine il n’y a pas grand chose donc pas trop le choix si on veut se rafraîchir un peu….

(Translated by Google) Disappointing, avoid: an old-fashioned pool where entry costs 5 euros even though it's never been renovated, and no hot shower. Given the price, a solar shower would quickly pay for itself!! But what do they do with the profit? The lifeguards don't enforce the rules; many people dive in, almost landing on swimmers, and it seems normal. People smoke inside. Shorts aren't allowed, which is a good thing, but it still needs to be applied to everyone. Lots of hair in the water; hygiene needs to be improved. The slabs along the pool are raised, so be careful not to trip. And the town hall seems to approve of such an establishment. (Original) Decevant, à fuire: , une piscine vieillote ou l'entrée est à 5euros alors qu'elle n'a jamais ete rénovée, et pas une douche chaude. Vu le tarif, une douche solaire serait vite financée!! Mais que font ils du benefice? Les maîtres nageurs ne font pas respecter les consignes, beaucoup de personnes plonges, font des bombes à presque atterir sur les nageurs et il semble que cela soit normal. Des personnes fument dans l'enceinte.. Les shorts ne sont pas autorisés, une bonne chose, mais encore faut il que ce soit valable pour tous le monde. Beaucoup de cheveux dans l'eau, l'hygiène est à revoir. Les dales le longs de la piscine sont surélevées, attention à ne pas trébucher. Et la mairie semble cotionner un tel établissement.

(Translated by Google) the water is cloudy!!!!!! I pay 6€ to be kicked out and shouted at so loudly just because I'm younger!!!! the lifeguards are super arrogant, be careful, she was two fingers away from hitting me while I remained very respectful, in short, never ever go there and if you see my opinion, count on me to shout from the rooftops that you are the worst pool ps: I have a very large community on snapchat 😉 I hope the lifeguards lose their jobs, I will never come back, worst pool, don't go (Original) l’eau est trouble!!!!!! je paye 6€ pour me faires virez et criez tellement fort dessus juste parce que je suis plus jeune!!!! les maître nageuses sont hyper arrogantes attention elle été à 2 doigt de me frapper alors que je suis resté très respectueuse bref a jamais n’allais jamais la bas et si vous voyez mon avis comptez sur moi pour criez à tout les toits que vous êtes la pire piscine ps: j’ai une très grande commu sur snapchat 😉 j’espère que les maîtres nageuses perdent leur travail je reviendrais jamais pire piscine n’allez pas

(Translated by Google) Very friendly staff. Pool overlooking the river, changing rooms, lockers, on-site catering. What more could you want for 5 euros? (Original) Personnel très sympathique. Piscine vue sur la rivière, vestiaires, casiers, restauration sur place. Quoi de plus pour 5 euros ??

Trop mal frequentee.

(Translated by Google) I like the Mallarmé swimming pool, the pool is 4 meters deep and you get a good feeling when swimming. The increased depth of the pool helps the lane lines dissipate water mixing, creating less hydrodynamic drag. (Original) J’aime bien la piscine Mallarmé, le bassin a une profondeur de 4 mètres et en nageant on ressent une bonne sensation. La profondeur accrue de la piscine aide les lignes de couloirs à dissiper le brassage de l'eau, créant ainsi moins de traînée hydrodynamique.

(Translated by Google) The pool is really well designed. 50 m long and 4 m deep at its deepest. This also allows for freediving. There are almost always dedicated lanes for fins and paddles. There is a children's pool with a maximum depth of less than 1.5 m. Usable even for the very young. You can enjoy three diving boards at 1 m, 3 m, and 5 m, but keep an eye on their opening days and times, as this isn't always the case. The hygiene is absolutely impeccable. Everything is spotless and constantly cleaned. The staff is always busy and very friendly. The lifeguards are always available to offer advice, and the lifeguards are very vigilant. Always focused, and they've never been seen looking at a phone while they're on duty. In short, it's always pleasant. However, check the opening hours, as they're not open all day. (Original) La piscine est vraiment bien faite..50 m de long et 4 m de profondeur au maxi. Cela permet de travailler aussi en apnée. Il y a presque toujours des lignes réservées palmes et plaquettes. Il y a un bassin ludique pour les enfants avec une profondeur de moins de 1m50 au maxi. Utilisable même pour les tout petits. Vous pouvez profiter de 3 plongeoirs à 1m 3m et 5m mais surveillez cependant leurs jours et horaires d ouverture car ce n'est pas systématique. L'hygiène est absolument irréprochable. Tout est nickel et nettoyé sans arrêt. Le personnel ne chôme pas..et toujours très aimable. Les maîtres nageurs dont toujours disponible pour donner un conseil et les sauveteurs sont très vigilants. Toujours concentrés et jamais vu regarder un téléphone lors de leur surveillance. Bref toujours agréable. Par contre vérifiez les horaires car pas ouvert en continu.

(Translated by Google) Despite the dilapidation the girls really enjoyed it because very few people The staff really very friendly (Original) Malgré la vétusté les filles ont bien apprécié car très peu de monde Le personnel vraiment très sympathique

(Translated by Google) The temperature of the pools is unacceptable! My child stayed in the water for 20 minutes and we had to go back!! The children were purple with cold!! What’s the point of opening in such conditions!!!! (Original) La température des bassins est inadmissible ! Mon enfant est rester 20 minutes dans l’eau et on a dû rentré !! Les enfants était violet de froid !! Ça sert à quoi d’ouvrir dans de tel conditions !!!!

(Translated by Google) In this pool, as in all the pools in Besançon (La Fayette, Chalezeule when it's open in the summer, Port Joint when it's open in the summer), there are often far too many people (by sight over 100 people at the same time this morning, making it impossible to swim a length without having to move several times). The pools aren't heated enough (both pools are cold, even the small pool, which is warmer than the other). Every time you come out feeling cold because, in addition, the ambient air isn't heated enough, there's no soap to wash with, not enough lanes for Besançon, and the pool is dilapidated. Paper tickets expire on June 15th, and there's no information by email or on the town hall website. Only physical signs are available, so if you don't go, it's impossible to know! That's 7 tickets lost. And you need 4 different tickets for Besançon's 4 swimming pools, even though they're all operated by the local authority. When will there be much longer opening hours to regulate the overcrowding and to offer more options to the population (the opening hours are too limited), and eventually the opening of a modern complex, which the city so desperately needs? Finally, if you're a swimmer and want to swim recreationally, it's unfortunately impossible in Besançon, or you have to be incredibly motivated and accept being lined up 12 people at a time? I don't exactly count the number of people per line, and even then, plenty of them gave up a long time ago! I love swimming, and yet every time I leave a pool in Besançon, it's annoying because of the crowds, the water temperature, and the opening hours. It's deplorable. (Original) Dans cette piscine, comme dans toutes les piscines de Besançon (La Fayette, Chalezeule quand c'est ouvert l'été, Port joint quand c'est ouvert l'été), il y'a très souvent beaucoup trop de monde (à vue d'oeil plus de 100 personnes en même temps ce matin si bien qu'il est impossible de faire une longueur sans devoir se décaler plusieurs fois), les bassins ne sont pas assez chauffés (froid dans les 2 bassins, même le petit bassin qui est plus chaud que l'autre), à chaque fois on ressort en ayant froid car de plus, l'air ambiant pas assez chauffé, pas de savon pour se laver, pas assez de lignes nageur pour Besançon, piscine vétuste. Fin de validité des tickets papier le 15 juin et aucune information ni par mail ni sur le site de la mairie, seuls des panneaux physiques sont présents, donc si on n'y va pas impossible de savoir ! Soit 7 tickets de perdus. Et besoin de 4 tickets différents pour les 4 piscines de Besançon, pourtant toutes exploitées par la collectivité. A quand des horaires d'ouverture bien plus vastes pour permettre de réguler le remplissage bien trop élevé et pour donner plus d'offre à la population (horaires trop limitées), et à terme l'ouverture d'un complexe moderne qui manque tant à la ville ? Enfin si vous êtes nageur et que vous voulez nager en loisir c'est malheureusement impossible à Besançon, ou alors faut faire preuve d'une motivation à toute épreuve et accepter de se trouver en rang d'oignon à 12?? je ne compte pas précisément personnes par ligne, et encore il y'a plein qui ont abandonné depuis longtemps ! J'adore la piscine et pourtant à chaque fois que je ressors d'une piscine à Besançon c'est en étant énervé du monde, de le température de l'eau, des horaires d'ouverture, c'est déplorable.

(Translated by Google) A little old-fashioned, but great 50m pool, very pleasant swimming pool (Original) Un peu vieillotte, mais super bassin de 50 m, piscine très agréable