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Things to do in Franche-Comte, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Franche-Comte, France including Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier, La Citadelle de Besancon, Les caleches du Saut du Doubs, Les Cascades du Herisson, Maison de Francois Ier, Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale, Belfort Citadel & The Lion of Belfort, Belvedere du Saut de Gamache, La Grande Saline, Fonderie de Cloches Obertino Charles.
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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. Les caleches du Saut du Doubs
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Embark and discover an exceptional site. Le Saut du Doubs and all its gorges are classified as “Grand Site National“. Discover the landscapes of the Haut-Doubs, its picturesque farms, stop at the lookout to admire the Gorges du Doubs and continue on towards the Saut du Doubs waterfall to the rhythm of the Comtois horse. Visit the site of the Saut du Doubs on foot, cross over to Switzerland and return by river boat!
4. Les Cascades du Herisson
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4.5 based on 978 reviews
L'incontournable de vos vacances dans le Jura! Partez à la découverte des sauts et cascades du Hérisson et laissez-vous surprendre par la magie de cette vallée unique. Sur un parcours de 3.5km, le torrent du Hérisson se déverse au travers de 7 cascades : Le Saut Girard (35 mètres de haut) - Le Moulin Jeunet- Le Saut de la Forge - Le Château Garnier - Le Gour Bleu - Le Grand Saut ( 60 mètres de haut) - L'éventail (65 mètres de haut) Site naturel classé, les Cascades du Hérisson offrent un spectacle naturel incroyable
5. Maison de Francois Ier
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Belvedere du Saut de Gamache
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. La Grande Saline
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4.5 based on 711 reviews
What's the origin of salt in Salins-les-Bains and how was it produced here ? Our guide invites you to explore the industrial past of this saltworks. Through the underground gallery and the evaporation building, you will discover all the secrets of during 1200 years of production.
