What's Besancon Old Town Like?
In Besancon Old Town, you can easily get to the riverfront or simply check out the restaurants. Take in some culture at House of Victor Hugo and Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon. There's plenty more to see, including Besancon Citadel and Citadel of Besancon.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Besancon Old Town?
We have 23 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Besancon Old Town:
Hotel Regina
City-center hotel- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Hôtel de Paris
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hotel Vauban
Hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar
Things to See and Do in and around Besancon Old Town
What to See in Besancon Old Town
- Besancon Citadel
- University of Franche-Comte
- Citadel of Besancon
- Palais Granvelle
- Hotel de Ville
Things to Do in Besancon Old Town
- House of Victor Hugo
- Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon
- Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Time museum of Besançon
- House of the Lumière Brothers
Other Popular Besancon Old Town Attractions
- Besancon Cathedral
- Fortifications of Vauban
- Horloge Astronomique
- Cathédrale St-Jean
- City of Arts
When Is the Best Time to Visit Besancon?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 39°F)
- Rainiest months: December, May, November, January (average 5 inches of rainfall)