Museum Comtois and its collection

The Comtois Museum, located in the prestigious setting of the Royal Front of the Citadel of Besançon since 1960, is an ethnographic museum that showcases the history, traditions, and culture of the Franche-Comté region. The museum was born out of the interest of a priest, Abbé Jean Garneret, who dedicated a significant part of his life to collecting and studying thousands of objects representative of the regional skills and traditions of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Exploring the Themes of the Comtois Museum

The Comtois Museum organizes its collections across three levels, each dedicated to a specific theme: "Working", "Feeding", and "Entertaining and Believing in Franche-Comté". These themes provide a comprehensive overview of the region's history, culture, and way of life. From the traditional practices of cheese-making and iron casting to the region's religious beliefs and popular entertainments, the museum offers a rich and diverse exploration of Franche-Comté's past and present.

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FRMusée Comtois
FRMusée Comtois de Besançon
FRMusée Comtois – Citadelle de Besançon
ENComtois Museum
ENMuseum of Maisons Comtoises

History & Anthropology History & Anthropology Ethnology Religion

Museum Comtois
Rue des Fusillés de la Résistance, 99
25000 Besançon

Visitor information Museum Comtois

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 18:00
Tuesday
9:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 18:00
Thursday
9:00 – 18:00
Friday
9:00 – 18:00
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00

Low season: every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
High season: every day from 9 am to 7 pm.

Admission

0 – 4Free
People with disabilitiesFree

Between €5.10 and €10.80

Facilities

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Location & Map

Rue des Fusillés de la Résistance, 99, Besançon

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