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

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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 Citadel of Besancon 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$179 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$179
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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)
Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean, fresh and very colourful. Bed was very comfortable. Bar had plenty of choice. Enjoyed my breakfast.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Besançon
Charming chalet in the mountains

Charming chalet in the mountains

Saint-Laurent-En-Grandvaux Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Stay at this ski chalet in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Centre Culturel du Grandvaux ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
Merci beaucoup, nous avons passez un très bon séjour.Chalet très bien entretenu très propre.Largement à la hauteur de nos attentes.Un petit mot pour Fathia qui nous a très bien accueilli. Gentille est à l écoute pour toutes demandes. Un grand merci pour ce séjour.Je recommande fortement

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Charming chalet in the mountains
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

3 out of 5
11 avenue Louise Michel Besancon Doubs
The price is NZ$115 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$115
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (432 reviews)
It was clean and great value.

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
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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! (432 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 ...
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
Charming chalet in the mountains

Charming chalet in the mountains

Saint-Laurent-En-Grandvaux Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Stay at this ski chalet in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Centre Culturel du Grandvaux ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
Merci beaucoup, nous avons passez un très bon séjour.Chalet très bien entretenu très propre.Largement à la hauteur de nos attentes.Un petit mot pour Fathia qui nous a très bien accueilli. Gentille est à l écoute pour toutes demandes. Un grand merci pour ce séjour.Je recommande fortement

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Charming chalet in the mountains
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Popular places to visit

vue sur le lac de Chalain et son domaine touristique dans le Jura en été

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
L'Eventail Waterfall, Herisson Waterfalls, Cascades du Herisson, Menetrux-en-Joux, Jura, Franche-Comté, France

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
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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

University of Franche-Comte

Explore the campus of University of Franche-Comte during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

University of Franche-Comte

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$69
per adult
Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon
A tasting rich in explanations about the vineyard and Burgundy wines

Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon

NZ$69
per adult
Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon
Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines

Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines

NZ$138
per adult
Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines
Beaune: Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard

Beaune: Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beaune: Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard
Visit and tasting at Domaine Clotilde Davenne

Chablis Tour and Tasting at Domaine Clotilde Davenne in French

NZ$35
per adult
Chablis Tour and Tasting at Domaine Clotilde Davenne in French
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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