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Landmarks in Franche-Comté

Discover the best landmarks in Franche-Comté. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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france/franche-comte/landmark/hotel-dieu-museum-hospices-de-beaune

Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune

Discover the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Beaune: a stunning medieval hospital with iconic glazed tile roofs and rich history of Burgundian art and medicine.

2 Rue de l'Hôtel Dieu, 21200 Beaune
4.7 Excellent 16,941 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/saline-royale-d-arc-et-senans

Saline Royale d'Arc-et-Senans

Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a masterpiece of industrial architecture and a center for culture and history in Arc-et-Senans, France.

Grande Rue, 25610 Arc-et-Senans
4.3 Very Good 5,873 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/cascade-des-tufs

Cascade des tufs

Discover the enchanting Cascade des Tufs in Jura: a natural masterpiece sculpted by water and time, offering year-round beauty and accessible trails.

39210 Baume-les-Messieurs
4.6 Excellent 6,456 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/chateau-de-savigny-les-beaune

Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune

Discover a 14th-century castle with unique collections of aircraft, racing cars, and motorcycles in the heart of Burgundy's wine region.

Chateau de Savigny, Rue Général Leclerc, 21420 Savigny-lès-Beaune
4.5 Excellent 2,543 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/source-du-lison

Source du Lison

Discover the Source du Lison, a breathtaking natural spring and waterfall in the heart of the French Jura Mountains.

25330 Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne
4.7 Excellent 2,872 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/chateau-de-joux

Château de Joux

Explore a thousand years of history at Château de Joux, a strategic fortress overlooking the Jura Mountains and a former prison to famous figures.

Rte du Château, 25300 La Cluse-et-Mijoux
4.6 Excellent 3,100 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/belfort-citadel

Belfort Citadel

Explore centuries of military history and panoramic views at the Belfort Citadel, a symbol of French resilience and architectural evolution.

Citadelle, 90000 Belfort
4.6 Excellent 1,562 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/source-de-la-loue

Source de la Loue

Witness the majestic resurgence of the Doubs River at the Source de la Loue, a natural wonder in the heart of the Loue Valley.

276X+FP, 25520 Ouhans
4.7 Excellent 1,784 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/la-maison-de-la-vache-qui-rit

La Maison De La Vache Qui Rit

Explore the whimsical world of The Laughing Cow at its birthplace in Lons-le-Saunier, a museum experience filled with history, art, and cheesy fun.

25 Rue Richebourg, 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
4.2 Very Good 2,835 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/collegiale-notre-dame-de-dole

Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dole

Discover Dole's architectural gem: a stunning blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles with panoramic views and a rich historical legacy.

Pl. Nationale, 39100 Dole
4.7 Excellent 806 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/william-gate

William Gate

Discover Dijon's iconic 18th-century William Gate, a neoclassical masterpiece and gateway to the city's historic charm on Place Darcy.

13 Pl. Darcy, 21000 Dijon
4.4 Very Good 995 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/chateau-d-oricourt

Château d'Oricourt

Explore Château d'Oricourt, the best-preserved medieval castle in Franche-Comté, with its imposing towers and fascinating history.

1 Rue Nicolas Rolin, 70110 Oricourt
4.5 Excellent 445 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/la-maison-du-comte

La Maison du Comté

Discover the secrets of Comté cheese at this immersive museum in Poligny, the heart of France's Jura region. A sensory journey for cheese lovers!

1 Rue de la Maison du Comté, 39800 Poligny
4.5 Excellent 1,499 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/chateau-d-arlay

Château d'Arlay

Discover a historic French chateau and vineyard, where royal legacy meets unique Jura winemaking traditions.

4 Rte de Proby, 39140 Arlay
4.4 Very Good 262 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/bregille-fort

Bregille Fort

Explore Fort de Bregille in Besançon: a 19th-century fortress offering panoramic city views and a glimpse into military history.

80 Chem. du Fort de Bregille, 25000 Besançon
4.5 Excellent 313 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/frac-franche-comte

Frac Franche-Comté

Explore contemporary art in a modern architectural landmark at the Frac Franche-Comté in Besançon's Cité des Arts.

2, passage des arts, 12 Av. Arthur Gaulard, 25000 Besançon
4.3 Very Good 270 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/astronomical-clock

Astronomical clock

Explore Besançon's historic Astronomical Clock: a 19th-century horological masterpiece with 30,000 parts in the heart of the city's cathedral.

Rue du Chapitre, 25000 Besançon
4.1 Very Good 198 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/beauregard-fort

Beauregard Fort

Explore a historic fort transformed into a scenic park offering panoramic views of Besançon and a glimpse into its military past.

Unnamed Road 25000, 25000 Besançon
4.5 Excellent 84 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/avenue-edgar-faure-ravelin

Avenue Edgar Faure Ravelin

Stroll through Besançon's Avenue Edgar Faure Ravelin, a picturesque landmark blending French architecture, culture, and historical charm.

Av. Edgar Faure, 25000 Besançon
5 Excellent 3 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/statue-du-marquis-jouffroy-d-abbans

Statue du Marquis Jouffroy d'Abbans

A bronze tribute to steam navigation pioneer Marquis Jouffroy d'Abbans, standing on the historic Pont Battant in Besançon, France.

Pont Battant, 25000 Besançon
4.4 Very Good 23 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/griffin-fort

Griffin Fort

Explore Griffin Fort in Besançon: A historic UNESCO site offering panoramic views and a glimpse into France's military past.

4-8 Rue de Ronde du Fort Griffon, 25000 Besançon
4.2 Very Good 102 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/statue-de-rouget-de-lisle

Statue de Rouget de Lisle

Discover the Statue of Rouget de Lisle in Lons-le-Saunier, a remarkable tribute to French heritage and the composer of the national anthem.

39000 Lons-le-Saunier
4.7 Excellent 15 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/bregille-bastion

Bregille Bastion

Explore Besançon's Bregille Bastion: a historic fortress turned modern music hub with panoramic city views and rich cultural heritage.

16 Av. Arthur Gaulard, 25000 Besançon
3.5 Good 4 reviews
france/franche-comte/landmark/cordeliers-tower

Cordeliers Tower

Explore the Cordeliers Tower in Besançon, a historic 17th-century fortification and UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a glimpse into the city's military past.

2-28 Quai Vauban, 25000 Besançon
4.2 Very Good 5 reviews

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