Besan�on
France · Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�FR
French railway station
Besançon–Viotte is the main railway station located in Besançon, Doubs, eastern France. The station was opened in 1855 and is located on the Dole–Belfort railway, Besançon–Le Locle railway and Besançon-Viotte-Vesoul railway. The train services are operated by SNCF. Besançon Franche-Comté TGV is a high speed station located 10km north of Besançon.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 115,934
- Coordinates
- 47.249, 6.018
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 281 m
Overview of Besan�on
Besan�on — a mid-sized city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�, France — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 115,934 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Besan�on is strongest on culture, family and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Besan�on
Culture in Besan�on
(4)Looking for culture? Besan�on has Art Galleries, Monuments, Mosques and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Besan�on's own activity tags.
Family in Besan�on
(1)Our data lists Playgrounds as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Besan�on's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Besan�on
(1)Our data lists Casinos as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Besan�on.
Wellness in Besan�on
(1)Besan�on's wellness entries include Farms. All of it is drawn from Besan�on's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Besan�on
Besan�on stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Besan�on, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Besan�on that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Besan�on known for?
- Besan�on, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�, France, is best known for culture, family and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 115,934 residents.
- What can you do in Besan�on?
- Recorded activities in Besan�on include Art Galleries, Monuments, Mosques, Museums and Playgrounds. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Besan�on?
- Besan�on stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Besan�on located?
- Besan�on is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt�, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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