Besancon Old Town Travel Guide
Besancon
Visit Besancon Old Town
Popular places to visit
Besancon Citadel
Learn about the local history of Besancon when you spend time at Besancon Citadel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
University of Franche-Comte
Explore the campus of University of Franche-Comte during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Besancon Cathedral
After visiting Besancon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Citadel of Besancon
You can find out about the history of Besancon with a stop at Citadel of Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Palais Granvelle
You can learn about the history of Besancon with a trip to Palais Granvelle. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Top hotels in Besancon Old Town
Best Western Citadelle
great
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Hôtel de Paris
The staff were welcoming and courteous and the hotel itself is located in a great location in Besancon's centre-ville
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
The staff were polite and very helpful. The room was clean but the elevator was scary - rickety, wobbly and some very strange noises. The drain in the shower had a dodgey odour. The heating worked well and it’s a safe place to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025
Hôtel du Nord
Great check-in, super efficient and friendly service. Breakfast was great and the service awesome.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Vauban
Lovely hotel. Great staff
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Regina
Call ahead about parking. Only small cars can park near hotel. Feels impossible to get your car between the walls of driveway but you can. Work was in progress on outside of hotel. No problem. Very old but surface remodel. Quite a travel adventure. Excellent restaurant in area. L’annexe
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024
