Franche-Comte Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Place de la Liberte which includes a fountain and a statue or sculpture
Place de la Liberte which includes a fountain and a statue or sculpture
Place de la Liberte featuring a square or plaza and tropical scenes
Place de la Liberte showing a statue or sculpture, a fountain and a square or plaza
Place de la Liberte showing cycling and a square or plaza as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Franche-Comte

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Besancon Old Town

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Besancon Old Town include the river views and restaurants. Make a stop by Besancon Citadel or Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie while you're exploring the area.

Besancon Old Town
ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon

3 out of 5
22b Rue De Trey Besancon Doubs
The price is NZ$123 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$123
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel is correct for the price.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

ibis Styles Besançon
Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle

3 out of 5
13 Rue General Lecourbe Besancon Doubs
The price is NZ$156 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$156
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (680 reviews)
great

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Best Western Citadelle
Les Capucins

Les Capucins

3 out of 5
20 Faubourg de Montbeliard Belfort Territory of Belfort
The price is NZ$159 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
NZ$159
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Belfort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Lion of Belfort and Belfort Citadel ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
nice boutique hotel

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Les Capucins
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Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

3 out of 5
11 avenue Louise Michel Besancon Doubs
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts ...
8/10 Very Good! (416 reviews)
It was clean and great value.

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

3 out of 5
26 Rue Professeur Paul Milleret Besancon Doubs
Stay at this aparthotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (794 reviews)
Pour une nuit pour couper la route parfait.

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
Studio Dans Résidence Avec Piscine Couverte

Studio Dans Résidence Avec Piscine Couverte

Les Rousses Jura
Stay at this apartment in Les Rousses. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rochat Golf Club and Mont Saint-Jean Golf Club are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Super accueil, logement propre et fonctionnel, Hôte Arrangeante sur les horaires. C était parfait

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Studio Dans Résidence Avec Piscine Couverte
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Popular places to visit

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Besancon Citadel

5/5(1 review)

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.

Besancon Citadel
A UNESCO world heritage site it is worth a visit for a relaxed and interesting stop

Saline Royale

4/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Saline Royale during your trip to Arc-et-Senans. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Saline Royale

Lac de Chalain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lac de Chalain during your travels in Fontenu. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Lac de Chalain

Herisson Waterfalls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Herisson Waterfalls during your travels in Menetrux-en-Joux. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Herisson Waterfalls

Balancier Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Balancier Ski Lift during your travels to Les Rousses. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Balancier Ski Lift

Peugeot Museum of Adventure

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Peugeot Museum of Adventure during your travels in Sochaux. Find some time to visit the spas or monuments in this walkable area.

Peugeot Museum of Adventure

Activities

Pinot Noir tasting

Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon

NZ$71
per adult
Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon
Visit and tasting at Domaine Clotilde Davenne

Chablis Tour and Tasting at Domaine Clotilde Davenne in French

NZ$36
per adult
Chablis Tour and Tasting at Domaine Clotilde Davenne in French
Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines

Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines

NZ$141
per adult
Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines
A tasting rich in explanations about the vineyard and Burgundy wines

Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon

NZ$71
per adult
Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon
Beaune: Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard

Beaune: Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard

NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beaune: Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard
Veuve Ambal 1.5-Hour Cellar Tour with Tasting

Veuve Ambal 1.5-Hour Cellar Tour with Tasting

NZ$22
per adult
Veuve Ambal 1.5-Hour Cellar Tour with Tasting
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