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What to do and see in Franche-Comte, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Franche-Comte, France including Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier, Musee du Combattant de la Haute-Saone, Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot, Musee Gustave Courbet, Musee municipal d'Art et d'Histoire, La Grande Saline, Musee de la Taillanderie, La Maison du Comte, Musee du Temps et Palais Granvelle, Le Pavillon des Sciences.
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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. Musee du Combattant de la Haute-Saone
3. Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot
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4.5 based on 426 reviews
Saw blades, coffee and pepper grinders, sewing machines, tools, two-wheels,19th and 20th centuries motorcars, recent sports cars and futuristic concept-cars, from 1810 until today, the Aventure Peugeot Museum presents more than 200 years of industrial history started in the Pays de Montbéliard and which spread to the whole world. An extraordinary long adventure, still alive and fascinating.
Reviewed By jirijust - Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic
I visited museum with my colleagues. We had English speaking guide as part of private tour. She provided interesting facts from history of Peugeot family. They aren’t only cars exhibited there but other things which were made by Peugeot family. Most of the cars are in working condition and perfectly restored. You can buy souvenirs at shop there. There is enough parking outside.
4. Musee Gustave Courbet
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4.5 based on 361 reviews
The Departmental Courbet museum presents the life and work of Gustave Courbet, realistic painter from Ornans, through a rich permanent exhibition of over 70 works. The permanent collection evokes Ornans to Paris, his life, the aesthetic revolution he led, artistic circles he frequented, and political and social commitments. The museum organizes two temporary exhibitions each year and offers many activities: concerts, storytelling, shows, conferences, etc., detailed in our "cultural programming" quarterly.
Reviewed By 133johno - Washington DC, United States
This museum shows one of the most comprehensive collections of Courbet’s works, including drawings and engravings. Situated on the Loue, located in the heart of Ornans where Courbet was born, raised and lived off and on for a good part of his life, the museum gives the visitor a solid grounding in his work. The modern installation is airy and bright. The wall plaques provide context and for those who read French and can decipher Courbet’s spidery handwriting, a generous sampling of his letters presents a good sense of how important the natural world of Ornans was as an inspiration. Ornans may be a little off the beaten path but the trip is well worth the time. Plus the twisting road down into the narrow valley of the Loue in which Ornans sits is an experience in itself.
5. Musee municipal d'Art et d'Histoire
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
6. 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.
7. Musee de la Taillanderie
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
XIX century farm-workshop, manufacturer of sythes and other cutting tools, and witness the working of its impressive hydraulic machinery which drove waterwheels, drop hammer, forge bellows and turbine for more than a hundred years.
8. La Maison du Comte
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Visite guidée uniquement, durée d'une heure, sur réservation par téléphone. Nous ne vendons pas de Comté dans la maison.
9. 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!
10. Le Pavillon des Sciences
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Located in the park Près-la-Rose in Montbeliard the Science Pavillon is inviting you to experience science in a different way with interactives exhibitions. In summer, you will enjoy the new park "l'Ile en mouvement" with an outside play area.
