One-day itinerary · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France
What to see in one day in Besançon: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Besançon in a single day.
1.7 km on foot · about 3 h with visits
Stop 1
Besançon Cathedral
Cathedral · Besançon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.3 km from the previous stop
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Besançon
Cathedral · Besançon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.4 km from the previous stop
abbaye Notre-Dame de Jussamoutier
Abbey · Besançon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.8 km from the previous stop
Abbaye des dames de Battant
Abbey · Besançon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 0.2 km from the previous stop
Abbaye Saint-Paul de Besançon
Abbey · Besançon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.