All nature & natural history museums and attractions to visit in Besançon

Besançon (France) has a lot to offer for people that like animals, plants and anything else related to nature and its history. Below we list all 5 nature and natural history museums that are located in Besançon.

Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Besançon? These are the ones:

  1. Botanical Garden of Besançon1

    Botanical Garden of Besançon

     Besançon
    The Botanical Garden of Besançon, also formally known as Jardin Botanique de l'Université de Franche-Comté et de la Ville de Besançon, is a botanical garden and arboretum located in the city of Besançon. It spans an area of 1 hectare and is jointly managed by the municipality and the University of Franche-Comté. The garden is a member of the prestigious francophone association 'Jardins botaniques de France et des pays francophones' (JBF).
  2. Parc Zoologique2

    Parc Zoologique

     Besançon
  3. Aquarium-Insectarium3

    Aquarium-Insectarium

     Besançon
  4. Cité des Arts4

    Cité des Arts

     Besançon
    The Cité des Arts is a cultural and tourist center located in Besançon, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It was designed by the French agency Archidev in collaboration with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and was inaugurated on April 5, 2013. The center houses the Besançon Regional Conservatory and the Franche-Comté Regional Contemporary Art Fund.
  5. Muséum de Besançon5

    Muséum de Besançon

     Besançon
    The Muséum de Besançon, located in the east of France, is a unique combination of a natural history museum and a public zoo. It is situated within the Citadel of the town of Besançon, offering visitors a rich blend of historical and natural attractions. The museum houses a wide variety of naturalized collections alongside diverse animal sectors, illustrating the complexity of the living world and its utility.