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Nature and culture destination

Are you looking for a place where you can have a good time and live new experiences between nature and culture? Look no further, you've come to the right place! In Besançon and its surroundings, happiness is within everyone's reach.

An exceptional heritage, an abundant cultural life, an omnipresent nature, and a thousand and one little pleasures...: all the ingredients are there to please young and old. Solo, as a couple, with family or friends, fill up on fresh air and emotions for an authentic and unforgettable stay.

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La Forêt de Chailluz

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Grotte d'Osselle

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Citadelle de Besançon

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Maison Victor Hugo

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On 26 February 1802, the house at 140 Grande Rue in Besançon was the birthplace of a world-famous writer, Victor Hugo.

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Opening periods

Open every day except Tuesday From 1st April to 31st October from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm 1 November to 31 March, 10.30am to 5.30pm School holidays (zone A), bank holidays and weekends from 10.30am to 6pm Exceptional closures: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December PLEASE NOTE: Visitor reception closes a quarter of an hour before closing time, at 17:45. Thank you for your understanding. Open every day except Tuesday From 1st April to 31st October from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm 1 November to 31 March, 10.30am to 5.30pm School holidays (zone A), bank holidays and weekends from 10.30am to 6pm Exceptional closures: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December PLEASE NOTE: Visitor reception closes a quarter of an hour before closing time, at 17:45. Thank you for your understanding.

from Mon 11/04 to Sat 12/20/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
from Fri 05/02 to Fri 10/31/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Sun 11/02 to Mon 11/03/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Fri 12/26 to Wed 12/31/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Wed-Fri : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Sat, Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

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Open from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

Practical information

Group service

Thematic

Museum

Author's house

famous men and women

Literature

Rates

	MINI	Max	Additional information
Gratuities			Free admission for all individuals on Sundays and public holidays
Base rate - full rate adult	3 €	-
Other rate	2 €	-	Reduced rate for friends of museums and libraries, holders of the Cezam/Fracas card and the COS Ville de Besançon card, groups of 10 people or more
Other rate	2 €	-	Reduced rate for friends of museums and libraries, holders of the Cezam/Fracas card and the COS Ville de Besançon card, and groups of 10 people or more.
Special rate	8.6 €	-	Combined ticket for Musée des Beaux-arts et d'Archéologie - Musée du Temps - Maison Victor Hugo

See also

Partner member

BESANCON -

Besançon Pass Tourisme

Partner member

BESANCON - from 05/02/2025 to 12/31/2025

Horloge Astronomique

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Qualité tourisme

BESANCON - from 04/01/2025 to 12/31/2025

Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie

52 Grande rue
(Hôtel de Ville, place du 8 Septembre)
25000 Besançon

Parking Town hall parking
Place du 8 Septembre bus stop.

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