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The museum of time, with Tuscan, Ionic and Corinthian columns along three Gothic windows.
Citadelle de Besançon
Built by the famous architect Vauban in the 17th century is the major attraction in this town, comprising a museum, and a zoo with lions, baboons and fish, archeological history museum, an insectarium, an aquarium, vivariums, a noctarium, a climatorium, a pedagogical exhibit on evolution, botanical gardens, a museum of the Resistance and deportation, a museum focusing on traditional life in Franche-Comté, a children's farm and different outdoor attractions like outdoor movie theater and rooftop bar. There are impressive views of the countryside and the town on a walk around its fortifications.
Rental of canoe, kayak, SUP.
Train rides, and cruises of 1-2 hr around the city.
Bike and ebike rental.