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Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle

3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (682)
The price is $65
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Best Western Citadelle
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When is the best time to visit Besancon Old Town?

Our prices for hotels in Besancon Old Town are cheapest in February
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Low crowds
High 6°C / low 1°C. Cloudy most days.
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Top landmarks in Besancon Old Town

Besancon Citadel

4.3/5 (62 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Besancon Citadel— just one of the monuments in Besancon Old Town.
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University of Franche-Comte

3.7/5 (19 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Besancon student life, check out University of Franche-Comte in Besancon Old Town.
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Find out more about Besancon Old Town

What's Besancon Old Town Like?

In Besancon Old Town, you can easily get to the riverfront or simply check out the restaurants. Take in some culture at City of Arts and Time museum of Besançon. There's plenty more to see, including Palais Granvelle and Besancon Citadel.

Things to See and Do in and around Besancon Old Town

What to See in Besancon Old Town

  • Palais Granvelle
  • Besancon Cathedral
  • Besancon Citadel
  • University of Franche-Comte
  • Citadel of Besancon

Things to Do in Besancon Old Town

  • City of Arts
  • Time museum of Besançon
  • House of Victor Hugo
  • House of the Lumière Brothers
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie

Other Popular Besancon Old Town Attractions

  • Fortifications of Vauban
  • Horloge Astronomique
  • Musée Comtois

When Is the Best Time to Visit Besancon?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 39°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, May, November, January (average 5 inches of rainfall)

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