Besançon

Besançon is the capital of the eastern French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Travel to Besançon

Fly to Besançon

Two international airports, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Lyon Saint-Exupéry International Airport, can be visited in about 2 hours, it is also easy to land in Paris Charles de Gaulle (IATA Flight Code: CDG) and continue by train.

Travel by train to Besançon

Located just outside the city and connected to it by a regular shuttle from the city station of Besançon Viotte and the Besançon TGV station has about ten direct high speed services a day to and from Paris, plus direct high-speed trains to Strasbourg, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Zurich, Luxembourg, Frankfurt and more destinations.

Travel by Bus to Besançon

Eurolines from all over Europe.

How to travel to Besançon by car

Autoroute A36 from Paris.

Get Around in Besançon

The easiest way to get around this small town is by foot, although there is a affordable and regular bus network ]. Ticket can be purchased from the driver, it costs €1.4 for one hour and €4,3 for a day (June 2023).

There is a good bike rental system, which is combined with the bus network.

What to see in Besançon

The Citadel, built by the famous architect Vauban in the 17th century is the major attraction in this town, comprising both a museum and a zoo-where lions, baboons and fish you can touch all provide a fantastic experience for the young and old alike. There is the opportunity to see impressive views of the nationside and the town on a walk around its fortifications.

Besançon is a impeccably maintained Renaissance city and the historic part, located in the "Boucle" of the river is simply breath-taking with the remains of what is perceived to have been a theatre in Castan Plaza-eight Roman Corinthian columns among the most ancient of the town's attractions.

Granvelle Palace and the museum of time, is yet another must-see in this authentic French town. The Tuscan, Ionic and Corinthian columns along with three gothic windows, once the features the Granvelle Palace, have become part of the impressive museum of time; another riveting place to visit.

The museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, famous as one of France's oldest and richest museums has collections from Primitive and Renaissance painters and again provides a place that would be tragic to miss!

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There are many guided tours to satisfy all interests including around various museums and the town.

There is certainly no shortage of sport and leisure activities with canoe trips and other water sports, boat trips around the town, self-service bicycles, climbing, pony rides all being available.

As one has come to expect of a French town, Besançon has a plethora of cycle tracks which allow exploration further into its beautiful scenery - and they certainly do not disappoint. Velocity Besançon is 200 bikes spread over 30 stations - one every 300 meters in the heart of town! This system, successfully adopted in other major city's like Paris, Lyon and Aix-en-Provence, is really a form of "individual transportation". The first 30 minutes are free.

Cinemas include:

• Cinéma Marché Beaux-Arts
• Le Plazza Victor Hugo Ciméma art et essai.* Cinéma Mégarama

Shopping in Besançon

Shops in Besançon cater for all needs and tastes with the shops ranging from department stores like Galeries La Fayette ] to small French boutiques.

Other shops include Promod, Pimkie and various book, gadget and sports shops.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Besançon

A tribute to the infamous Cuisine Francaise and the flavours of Besançon can be enjoyed throughout the town in various restaurants. Of course these days, a city wouldn't be a city without its fair share of fast-food which manifests itself in a Subway and several Chicken and Pizzas places.

French baguettes filled with savoury delights at reasonable prices and the city's famous Cheese - Comté, make the impressive gastronomy often associated with the French commonplace throughout Besançon.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Besançon

Besançon - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Besançon, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Besançon. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Besançon and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Besançon. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Besançon, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Besançon, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Besançon without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Besançon is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Besançon.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Besançon is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Besançon, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Besançon Media: info@ehalal.io

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Ramadan Celebrations in Besançon

Ramadan 2025 in Besançon

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Besançon offers practically every type of lodging imaginable, regardless of your budget.

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