Welcome to Besançon Cathedral and its astronomical clock

Page d'accueil de la Cathédrale de Besançon et son horloge astronomique
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Inside the cathedral, discover an exceptional astronomical clock built in the 19th century.

Read the history of the cathedral and its clock

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European Heritage Days

Major multi-site event

Come and discover Auguste-Lucien Vérité's technical and poetic masterpiece and understand the challenges of restoring the Besançon Astronomical Clock during the European Heritage Days.

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Auguste-Lucien Vérité

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The central block

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A clever composition

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