History and heritage of Franche-Comté

One of Vauban’s masterpieces registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, remarkable example of the 17th century military architecture covering nearly 12 hectares, the Citadel of Besançon is considered...

The Hill Notre-Dame du Haut, located in Ronchamp (Bourgogne - Franche- Comté) in the east of France, is a place of great historical, artistic and spiritual value. Le Corbusier built a chapel there in...

Come and experience innovative museology by learning everything from flowers to distillation processes. The open air museum “Country of the Cherry” is surrounded by a fruit garden and testifies to 150...

The Grande Saline was in use for more than 1,200 years, from the 8th century to 1962. Listed to the World Heritage by UNESCO, this site, unique, is also one the most ancient factory in France. Very...

THE LION OF BELFORT & its panoramic views terrace This monumental art work designed by Bartholdi (who also signed his name on th Statue of Liberty), not only symbolizes the Belfortains' Resistance and...

The Beurnier Museum, located in the heart of the city, is a place of remembrance dedicated to the city of Montbéliard. The town house, built in 1774 for Georges David Rossel and Anne Madeleine...

The Museum of History is located in the former barracks of the castle. Several comprehensive collections showcase different eras in the history of Belfort and its surroundings. Hundreds of military...

In the heart of the town of Montbéliard, the castle stands on a rocky spur overlooking the confluence of the Lizaine and Allan rivers. Consisting of two large round towers (1424 and 1590) and a main...

Listed as a place of historic interest in 1971, this tower representative of Vauban's defensive work, houses temporary exhibitions which are run by the Museums of Belfort.