Franche-Comte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Franche-Comte
Where to stay in Franche-Comte

Besancon Old Town
Unique features of Besancon Old Town include the river views and restaurants. Make a stop by Palais Granvelle or Besancon Citadel while you're exploring the area.

ibis Styles Besançon
Quite place to stay
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
The staff at the hotel was lovely! The room was spacious and clean. The Hotel breakfast buffet was really nice. They had a lot of options to choose from. Locatio is very close to the train station which is very convenient, and it is also a short walk away from the city center. I recommend staying ...
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean room..
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean room..
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

Garden city Luxeuil (Ex Le Métropole et Les Thermes)
Great place to stay! The only issue was that a previous occupant of the kitchenette apartment had fried sardines or other fish and the smell was absorbed by the curtains. We would laugh and say how much it wreaked in that room. But we still liked it.
Reviewed on 18 May 2024
Popular places to visit

Herisson Waterfalls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Herisson Waterfalls during your travels in Menetrux-en-Joux. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Lac de Chalain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lac de Chalain during your travels in Fontenu. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Besancon Citadel
Learn about the local history of Besancon when you spend time at Besancon Citadel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Saline Royale
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Saline Royale during your trip to Arc-et-Senans. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.
University of Franche-Comte
Explore the campus of University of Franche-Comte during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Le Saut du Doubs Waterfall
Explore the great outdoors at Le Saut du Doubs Waterfall, a lovely green space in Villers-le-Lac. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
- Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park
- Herisson Waterfalls
- Lac de Chalain
- Besancon Citadel
- Le Saut du Doubs Waterfall
- Besancon Cathedral
- Lac du Malsaucy
- Jean Minjoz Hospital
- Tufs Waterfall
- Peugeot Museum of Adventure
- Planche des Belles Filles
- Lion of Belfort
- Saline Royale
- Grand Lac
- Lac de l'Abbaye
- The House of the Laughing Cow
- Dam of Vouglans
- Lake Ilay
- Station de La Planche des Belles Filles
- Belfort Citadel
- Place de la Liberte
- Centre Technique de Belchamp
