L’Observatoire de Besançon

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    Take a tour of the Observatory and discover the meridian telescope that enabled astronomers to tell the time to the city's watchmakers. Prior booking required. Not recommended for children under 10.

    Meeting point 3pm in front of the Observatory, avenue de l'Observatoire.
    Tickets: €8/9 - €6 Students, under-18s, associations belonging to the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau. Free for the disabled, jobseekers and children under 12.


    Dates

    Opening periods

    3pm: 23 October, Wednesday 27 November
    Wed 11/27 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 01/22 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 02/26 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 03/26 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Wed 04/23 : from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm


    Practical information

    Activities

    Cultural activities
    Guided tours

    Rates

      MINI Max Additional information
    Free0Free: for disabled people, jobseekers and children under 12.
    Basic rate8 €9 €
    Special rate6Reduced rate: Students, under-18s, member associations of the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau

    Documentation


    See also

    BESANCON -

    Visite du Musée de l'Anesthésie

    BESANCON - from 12/19/2024 to 04/14/2025

    Circuit Patrimoine industriel horloger