What to do and see in Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

July 20, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Doubs, France including Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot, Musee Gustave Courbet, Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale, Musee de la Taillanderie, Musee municipal d'Art et d'Histoire, Musee du Temps et Palais Granvelle, Abbaye de Montbenoit, Le Pavillon des Sciences, Eglise Saint-Laurent d'Ornans, Distillerie GUY.
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1. Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot

Carrefour de l Europe, 25600 Sochaux France +33 3 81 99 42 03 [email protected] http://www.museepeugeot.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 426 reviews

Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot

Saw blades, coffee and pepper grinders, sewing machines, tools, two-wheels,19th and 20th centuries motorcars, recent sports cars and futuristic concept-cars, from 1810 until today, the Aventure Peugeot Museum presents more than 200 years of industrial history started in the Pays de Montbéliard and which spread to the whole world. An extraordinary long adventure, still alive and fascinating.

Reviewed By jirijust - Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic

I visited museum with my colleagues. We had English speaking guide as part of private tour. She provided interesting facts from history of Peugeot family. They aren’t only cars exhibited there but other things which were made by Peugeot family. Most of the cars are in working condition and perfectly restored. You can buy souvenirs at shop there. There is enough parking outside.

2. Musee Gustave Courbet

1 Place Robert Fernier, 25290 Ornans France +33 3 81 86 22 88 [email protected] http://www.musee-courbet.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 361 reviews

Musee Gustave Courbet

The Departmental Courbet museum presents the life and work of Gustave Courbet, realistic painter from Ornans, through a rich permanent exhibition of over 70 works. The permanent collection evokes Ornans to Paris, his life, the aesthetic revolution he led, artistic circles he frequented, and political and social commitments. The museum organizes two temporary exhibitions each year and offers many activities: concerts, storytelling, shows, conferences, etc., detailed in our "cultural programming" quarterly.

Reviewed By 133johno - Washington DC, United States

This museum shows one of the most comprehensive collections of Courbet’s works, including drawings and engravings. Situated on the Loue, located in the heart of Ornans where Courbet was born, raised and lived off and on for a good part of his life, the museum gives the visitor a solid grounding in his work. The modern installation is airy and bright. The wall plaques provide context and for those who read French and can decipher Courbet’s spidery handwriting, a generous sampling of his letters presents a good sense of how important the natural world of Ornans was as an inspiration. Ornans may be a little off the beaten path but the trip is well worth the time. Plus the twisting road down into the narrow valley of the Loue in which Ornans sits is an experience in itself.

3. Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale

Rue du Chapitre, 25000, Besancon France +33 3 81 81 12 76 http://horloge-besancon.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Excellent
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4.5 based on 284 reviews

Horloge Astronomique De la Cathedrale

Built between 1858 and 1860 by Auguste Lucien Vérité, the astronomical clock has a precise and complex mechanism consisting of over 30,000 parts and 11 movements. Worked by weights, some operate chimes and automata. The 57 faces provide a lot of information: calendars, the tides in 8 ports, eclipses… Visitors can look all around the clock and see its interior mechanisms. Open: > Tours at 9.50 a.m., 10.50 a.m., 11.50 a.m., 2.50 p.m., 3.50 p.m., 4.50 p.m., 5.50 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > Wednesdays form 1st October to 31st March. > January. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 3 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 2,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

4. Musee de la Taillanderie

Lieu dit La Doye, 25330 Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne France +33 3 81 86 64 18 [email protected] http://www.museedelataillanderie.fr
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Musee de la Taillanderie

XIX century farm-workshop, manufacturer of sythes and other cutting tools, and witness the working of its impressive hydraulic machinery which drove waterwheels, drop hammer, forge bellows and turbine for more than a hundred years.

5. Musee municipal d'Art et d'Histoire

2 place d'Arcon, 25300 Pontarlier France +33 3 81 38 82 16 http://www.pontarlier.org/no/sites-a-visiter/patrimoine/fiche-lei.html
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Musee municipal d'Art et d'Histoire

6. Musee du Temps et Palais Granvelle

96 Grande rue Entrée dans la cour du Palais Granvelle, 25000, Besancon France +33 3 81 87 81 50 http://www.mdt.besancon.fr/
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4.5 based on 360 reviews

Musee du Temps et Palais Granvelle

Reviewed By AntoineWaterfall - Volleges, Switzerland

Especially for a Swiss citizen this visit is a must. First by touring this immense palace and Mansion the visitor understands the importance of the Granvelle family for Europe (once as important as the Italian Medici). Then the detailed explanations and visits of the immense watchmaking industry locally produced is so informative and impressive, that the visitor finally understands Besançon 'genius loci' (the genial spirit of the place). Perhaps here is in Europe the best explained 'grande complication' (high complexity) watch. Study and enjoy. Do not miss the excellent museum shop (very advanced literature on the 'haute horlogerie subject - finest watchmaking). Oh, I forgot: here is a hight tower with a fantastic view on the old city roofs, and the famous 'Foucault pendulum' experiment. Enjoy!

7. Abbaye de Montbenoit

6 Place de l Abbaye, 25650 Montbenoit France +33 3 81 38 10 32 http://www.tourisme-loue-saugeais.fr/office-de-tourisme-montbenoit-l-abbaye_fr.php
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Abbaye de Montbenoit

8. Le Pavillon des Sciences

3 rue Charles Lalance Parc du Près-la-Rose, 25200 Montbeliard France +33 3 81 91 46 83 http://www.pavillon-sciences.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Le Pavillon des Sciences

Located in the park Près-la-Rose in Montbeliard the Science Pavillon is inviting you to experience science in a different way with interactives exhibitions. In summer, you will enjoy the new park "l'Ile en mouvement" with an outside play area.

9. Eglise Saint-Laurent d'Ornans

2 rue du Champliman, 25290 Ornans France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Eglise Saint-Laurent d'Ornans

10. Distillerie GUY

49 rue des Lavaux, 25300 Pontarlier France +33 3 81 39 04 70 [email protected] http://www.pontarlier-anis.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Distillerie GUY

Last distillery of Absinthe in Pontarlier, this is a family business for 5 generations (since 1890). You can attend the distillation in our centuries-old copper stills, and discover the bottling of our quality products: Pontarlier-Anis (unique aperitif made with distilled aniseed), absinthe, liqueurs and eaux-de-vie from plants and fruits (fir tree, gentian ...). Tour and tasting are free.

Reviewed By slusheeman - Lanark, United Kingdom

Interesting visit to a small distillery, friendly staff who gave us a tasting and explanation of what they made. Their English slightly better than our French, however they have leaflets in English that give the history and the process. Try their fir liqueur, very weird.

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