Unique natural areas

Cave of La Glacière

The Glacière Cave is a surprising phenomenon and is marked by the exploitation of its "white gold" over several centuries and has a rich abundance of fascinating geological and paleontological (fossils) features. It also possesses an amazing collection of minerals from all corners of the globe.

Open Air Museum of Comté Houses

Visit the open-air museum of the comtoises houses situated 15km from Besançon and discover Franche Comté in a 15 hectare park.

30 comtois buildings, among them a “tuyé” farm, gardens, orchards and vegetable gardens, animals…an ideal place for a week-end or a family trip.

The park has activities. workshops, courses and exhibitions for children and adults.

Citadel of Besançon - World Heritage Site

As one of Vauban’s major masterpieces, and now magnificently restored, the Citadel of Besançon is considered to be one of the most beautiful in France. Its fortifications are included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. It is a cultural and tourist mecca and houses, among others, a zoological garden, the Museum of Resistance* and Deportation and the Comtois Museum.

CNFS Observation Boats

Come and sail aboard our electro-solar hybrid boats and enjoy a guided cruise to the waterfalls. Enjoy a 14-km round trip passing through magnificent sites and exceptional scenery with a stop at the Saut du Doubs where you will have a chance to go for a walk. Cruise and walk: 2 hours.

Osselle Cave

The Osselle Cave is one of the most astonishing caves in the world, due to the beauty of its natural scenery, the variety of its stalagmites and stalactites and colours, its geological phenomena and for historical and prehistoric treasures.

The caves of Moidons

As you wandering through the caves of Moidons, one of nature’s real masterpieces, situated in the heart of the Jura forest, you will be filled with wonder when you see the most beautiful stalactites in Jura and enjoy a son et lumière display to end the tour.