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Besancon

France · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besancon is a French city that serves as the capital of the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comte. The city is located in Eastern France, close to the Jura Mountains and the border with Switzerland.

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Things to do in Besancon

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide · 1 h 30 min · from $290.36 · 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Private Sightseeing Flight above the Doubs · 4 h · from $215.79 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Besançon Audio guided walking tour 2h10 and 25 audio commentary · 2 h 10 min · from $6.74 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Tour guide in Besançon - Visit Besançon with your official guide · 8 h · from $256.89 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Montbéliard · 2 h · from $44.53 · 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Hello Besançon: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide · 2 h · from $141.57

All experiences in Besancon

Practical facts

Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Main language: French
On the map: 47.24° N, 6.02° E

Near Besancon

Dijon · 74 km away
Neuchatel · 74 km away
Lausanne · 92 km away
Beaune · 93 km away
Evian-les-Bains · 103 km away
Vevey · 106 km away

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