Practical information

Here you will find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to the Besançon Astronomical Clock.

Détails du bloc central de l'Horloge astronomique de Besançon

Opening hours

April 1th to October 31 :10am- 12.30pm and 2pm - 6pm

Closed on Mondays

School holidays 10am- 12.30pm and 2pm - 6pm

Closed on Mondays

Please note: 

Last entrance to the monument 30 minutes before closing time.

On December 24 and 31, the Clock will exceptionally close at 5 p.m.

Closed on January 1th, May 1th, November 11 and December 25.

Prices

Prices valid from January 1th 2024

The ticket gives you access to the Astronomical Clock

Ticket office

For individuals

 

Individual ticket

5 €

Free

 
  • Under 18 years old
  • 18-25 years (nationals of European Union countries and regular non-European residents in France)
  • Disabled person and accompanying adult
  • The first Sunday in January, February and November
 

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For groups

 
  • From 20 paying adults
  • Any person coming with a tourism professional with no minimum number of people

4 €

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4 €

Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards

Access and transport

Besançon Astronomical Clock

25 rue du chapitre
25000 Besançon
How to get there

By car

From the A36 (Beaune-Mulhouse), take exit 4 for access to Besançon city center. The Astronomical clock is located in the heart of Besançon city center. There is plenty of parking available in the vicinity of the monument.

By bike

The Besançon Astronomical Clock is less than 5km from the Eurovéloroute.

By train

Besançon is served by the SNCF lines from Dole-Ville to Belfort, from Besançon-Viotte to Le Locle-Col-des-Roches and from Besançon-Viotte to Vesoul; the station is within walking distance (2.1km), but there are also a number of public transport links between the station and the city centre: bus L3 or L5; Tram T2.

Services and visiting conditions

  • On-site ticket office or e-ticket office
  • Photos allowed in the monument without flash.
  • Small room: maximum capacity 20 people.

Disabled visitors

Find out more about our services and facilities for visitors with disabilities.

Consult the dedicated page

Vigipirate plan

Niveau : Urgence attentat du plan Vigipirate

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more

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