Besançon Audio guided walking tour 2h10 and 25 audio commentary
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Discover Besançon, a little-known city but rich in history and culture. With its Roman ruins, varied museums and iconic citadel, this city is ideal for exploring on foot. Start with the Lumière brothers’ birthplace, then visit the Palais Granvelle and the Museum of Fine Arts. Don’t miss Saint John Cathedral and the beautiful Vauban quay, while enjoying the surrounding nature. A 5.3 km route awaits you for a total immersion in this city of art and history that reveals itself at every corner. - 5.3 km itinerary to walk in 2h10 - 25 cultural and historical attractions to discover Recommended Check-out Point: Place Granvelle - Ideal for lovers of history and nature, solo or group.
Your experience
Stop 1
In front of you, this discreet white building pays no price for mines. And yet, this is where a real revolution in the way we see the world began.
Stop 2
A major Attraction of Besançon on your right, the Palais Granvelle is considered the first large building in Franche-Comté. Its construction, distributed between 1534 and 1547, was requested by Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle, incidentally Keeper of the Seals and close advisor to Emperor Charles V.
Stop 3
Knowing everything about a city is a major challenge. There are always stories, anecdotes or unusual information that escape our radar wherever we set foot.
Stop 4
To understand the soul and history of Besançon, it is impossible to miss the Loop. And that’s not just a way of saying it: until the 1950s, the city was almost down to this area and the Battant district, a little further north.
Stop 5
The Temple of the Holy Spirit is a building that has undergone many transformations over the centuries. In the Middle Ages and part of modern times, the building was a hospital run by religious.
Stop 6
The Museum of Fine Arts & Archaeology is a must-see for the Bisontine heritage and has a long and remarkable history. Born in 1694, almost a century before the Louvre, the site holds the status of the oldest museum in France, but also the most important.
Stop 7
To approach the banks of the Doubs, there is no better meeting point than the Quai Vauban. While its name refers to the military architect who trained the French defense system like no one else, the site is not included in the list of his masterpieces.
Stop 8
Visibly Catholic, thanks to its few churches established since Roman times, Besançon also keeps in it a face tinged with Judaism as evidenced by its beautiful and large synagogue. The Jewish presence in the Franco-Comtoise city is in fact a long-standing affair dating back to the 1st century.
Stop 9
A kind of small village at the gates of the city center, the Battant is one of the oldest districts of Besançon. To give you a little idea of its age, its beginnings would date back to the Gallo-Roman era.
Stop 10
The guardian of Battant is undoubtedly the tall building on your right. The church of Sainte-Madeleine, the masterpiece of a Franco-Comté architect, was built in 1746 and finished in 1830, with the elevation of its two towers.
Stop 11
Welcome to the one called La Grande Rue! In addition to being the busiest artery in Besancon, it is also one of its oldest. You should know that long before you today, it was the Roman chariots, coming from Italy, that once paraded here, one after the other.
Stop 12
If on your right you are served the seat of the municipal authority of Besançon, on your left, it is its courthouse that reigns in style. Built in 1585 by a Frankish architect, the courthouse stands out in a Renaissance architectural style that is both proud and delightful.
What’s included
- Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
- Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- 25 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
- Text transcripts of all audio content
- Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
- Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Not included
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Headphones or headphones (optional)
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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