Book your romantic weekend in Besançon
Our
3-star Hotel Foch, located right in the centre of Besançon, is the
ideal starting point for a romantic weekend in the Doubs.
The hotel is
ideally located in the heart of Besançon, just a 2-minute walk from Besançon Viotte train station and 1 minute from the nearest tram station.
The perfect location for discovering the city's historic centre!
Discover our
24 comfortable rooms for up to 3 people.
Must-sees in Besançon
During your romantic weekend in Besançon, be sure to visit the city's must-sees. These include
A visit to the Besançon citadel
A
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Besançon citadel is one of the city's must-see attractions.
It offers a breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings. You can visit the Resistance and Deportation Museum, the Museum of Time and the Aquarium.
The Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology
This museum houses a rich collection of art from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Find out more about the
Besançon Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology
The Besançon Astronomical Clock
A monumental clock dating from the 16th century. This 19th-century masterpiece of clock-making is located in Besançon's Saint-Jean cathedral.
Made up of 25,000 parts and weighing 20 tonnes, it is a symbol of the city and its heritage.
📌 Good to know:
- It is a UNESCO world heritage site
- It is the second largest astronomical clock in Europe
- It is powered by a 2-tonne weight that falls at a rate of 1 mm per minute
Discover the Doubs by boat
This is a romantic activity par excellence. You can admire the town from a different angle and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Trips last around an hour and are commented on by a guide who will tell you all about the monuments and sites you see along the way.
Several companies offer fly boat trips on the Doubs loop.
- Bateaux du Saut du Doubs: This company offers one-and-a-half-hour trips departing from the port of Saut du Doubs. 🚢
- Bateau et Petit Train de Besançon: This company offers a combination of boat trips and mini-train rides. The boat trip lasts around an hour and allows you to admire the loop of the Doubs from the centre of Besançon. The little train then takes you to Saut du Doubs, a spectacular 27-metre-high waterfall. ✨
- Vedettes de Besançon: This company offers one-hour trips departing from Besançon's marina. ⛵ The boats are air-conditioned or heated depending on the season.
Prices for fly boat trips on the Doubs loop vary according to the company and the length of the trip. In general, you should expect to pay between €10 and €20 per person.
Enjoy an evening at the theatre
Besançon has a rich cultural heritage. Here you can enjoy plays, concerts and shows. 🎭
Besançon is home to several theatres offering a varied programme, ranging from classical theatre, musical theatre to contemporary theatre.
They include:
- Théâtre Ledoux: This theatre, built in the 18th century, is one of the finest in France. It hosts plays, concerts and dance performances. This Besançon theatre is magnificent and its programme is always of the highest quality.
- Comédie de Besançon: This national stage offers contemporary theatre.
- Grand Kursaal: This theatre hosts theatre, dance, music and circus performances.
