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Besançon Private Tour

On this private Besançon tour, you'll explore the capital of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region with a private guide. Description. Meet us next to the Porte Noire to start this private tour of Besançon.

  • 2 hours
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On this private Besançon tour, you'll explore the capital of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region with a private guide.

Description

Meet us next to the Porte Noire to start this private tour of Besançon. Throughout the visit, we'll discover the key locations of the city renowned for its art and history, situated along the banks of the Doubs River. We will also explore why this region is known as the clockmaking capital of France.

We will discuss Besançon's connection with writer Victor Hugo and visit the Cathedral of Saint-Jean to see the astronomical clock composed of 30,000 pieces.

Continuing through the historic center of Besançon, we will enter streets featuring large mansions from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Observe the intricate rooftop architecture as we explore.

After 1.5 hours, we will conclude the private tour of Besançon back at the meeting point.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Private tour, nobody else will be in your group

Location

Activity location

3 Rue de la Convention, 25000 Besancon, France

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