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Discover the best top things to do in Franche-Comte, France including Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier, La Citadelle de Besancon, La Boite A Montagne, Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale, Belfort Citadel & The Lion of Belfort, Fromagerie Thoiria, Musee du Temps et Palais Granvelle, Parc Pres la Rose, Parc Micaud, Vieux Dole.
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1. Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
This beautiful building whose architecture and gates are much-admired was built from 1735 to 1744, after the plans of the architect J.P. Galzot. The latter who was from Besancon was naturally inspired by Saint-Jacques Hospital to draw the plans for «l’Hotel-Dieu» of Lons-le-Saunier.
2. La Citadelle de Besancon
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4.5 based on 2,165 reviews
Reviewed By Hatton20 - London, United Kingdom
This is one of several citadelles designed by the mighty Vauban, military architect extraordinaire to Louis XIV and considered his masterpiece and the most beautiful. It is illuminated at night but check times as the lights are turned off quite early. There are 3 museums in the Citadelle which can be reached by a bus at Chamars or small train from the centre of Besancon. You can easily spend a whole day there. Take a picnic if weather is lovely. The Resistance Museum and Regional Museum (Musée Comtois) are inside the walls. The walk around the ramparts is stunning and gives a wonderful view of this stunning city on the Doubs which is in a loop in the river.
3. La Boite A Montagne
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
La Boîte à Montagne is a "mountain office" as well as an international ski school which is opened all year round and located in the heart of the Haut-Jura, in Les Rousses.If you choose to go on skis, huskies, snowshoes, biathlon, rock-climbing, via ferrata, mountain biking, canyoning or even hiking, our instructors will be your guides to discover all the richness of the Jura.
4. Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Built between 1858 and 1860 by Auguste Lucien Vérité, the astronomical clock has a precise and complex mechanism consisting of over 30,000 parts and 11 movements. Worked by weights, some operate chimes and automata. The 57 faces provide a lot of information: calendars, the tides in 8 ports, eclipses… Visitors can look all around the clock and see its interior mechanisms. Open: > Tours at 9.50 a.m., 10.50 a.m., 11.50 a.m., 2.50 p.m., 3.50 p.m., 4.50 p.m., 5.50 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > Wednesdays form 1st October to 31st March. > January. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 3 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 2,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
5. Belfort Citadel & The Lion of Belfort
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4.5 based on 721 reviews
Reviewed By bfindysz - Jerusalem District, Israel
We were passing through Belfort en route to somewhere else so didn't take the time to hike up to see the lion in situ. But, even from below seeing the fortress on top oi the mountain overlooking the town with the monumental, red stone lion crouching at the foot of the ramparts was quite impressive. Driving into the old town area was also an experience. The road brings you through the massive old stone defense walls via bridges and ornate gates. The main square outside the city hall is a great place to find a cafe and make a pit stop for a cuppa.
6. Fromagerie Thoiria
7. Musee du Temps et Palais Granvelle
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By AntoineWaterfall - Volleges, Switzerland
Especially for a Swiss citizen this visit is a must. First by touring this immense palace and Mansion the visitor understands the importance of the Granvelle family for Europe (once as important as the Italian Medici). Then the detailed explanations and visits of the immense watchmaking industry locally produced is so informative and impressive, that the visitor finally understands Besançon 'genius loci' (the genial spirit of the place). Perhaps here is in Europe the best explained 'grande complication' (high complexity) watch. Study and enjoy. Do not miss the excellent museum shop (very advanced literature on the 'haute horlogerie subject - finest watchmaking). Oh, I forgot: here is a hight tower with a fantastic view on the old city roofs, and the famous 'Foucault pendulum' experiment. Enjoy!
8. Parc Pres la Rose
9. Parc Micaud
10. Vieux Dole
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By 18philippeb - Toulouse, France
Dole is a lovely medieval city with a superb church, many lovely houses and streets. Moreover, the walk alongside the canal offers an amazing view on the old city by day as by night.
