Your stay — L'Ordonnance
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapelle de la Cassotte (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Église du Sacré-Cœur (363 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Témoins de Jéhovah (377 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Branche des Saints de Besançon (472 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parc des Chaprais — 407 m · ~5 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Côté Cour — 294 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 488 m · ~6 min walk
Pharmacie Fontaine Argent — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Épicerie artisanale — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Besançon-Mouillère — 713 m · ~9 min walk
Good to know — Besancon
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
BesanconFrom a mobile, call 112 for all emergencies. For non-urgent police matters in Besançon, dial 03 81 87 33 00. Keep your accommodation address handy – operators may need it to dispatch help.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Besancon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at L'Ordonnance
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 488 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Fontaine Argent — 101 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Besançon Viotte station → B&B Hôtel Besançon (stop: 'Parking Relais Temis')
💡 Buy a ticket at the machine on the platform using a contactless card. The T1 tram runs directly from the station to the Temis park-and-ride stop — the hotel is a 3-min walk east. Validated ticket lasts 90 mins, covering any onward bus connection.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse → Besançon (stop near Gare Viotte)
💡 FlixBus stops at the airport shuttle terminal. Arrive 15 min early; they’re punctual. No luggage weight limit, and the drop-off is a 10-min walk from the hotel. Cash or card accepted on board for snack vending.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) → B&B Hôtel Besançon
💡 Book a flat-rate transfer from the airport to Besançon city centre — taxis wait outside arrivals but pre-booking avoids haggling. The hotel is near the A36, so drivers know the Exit 2 route.
EuroAirport (BSL airport train station ‘St-Louis-la-Chaussée’ via shuttle) → Besançon Viotte station
💡 Cheapest if you book on SNCF-Connect 3 weeks ahead. From the airport, a free shuttle bus (Line 11) runs to St-Louis-la-Chaussée station. Change at Mulhouse for a direct TGV to Besançon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at L'Ordonnance?
Check-in at L'Ordonnance is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Besancon
💡 The permanent collection is always free. Check the website for temporary exhibitions, which may have a charge around €5.
💡 Visit Saturday morning for the food market. Grab a cheap coffee at a terrace table — good value as it includes the view.
💡 Visit in the morning to avoid crowds. The arch has no lighting at night, so go during daylight for photos.
💡 Bring a picnic and arrive late afternoon for the best light on the fortress. The park is quieter on weekdays.
💡 Visit during the first Sunday of the month from November to March for half-price entry. Skip the zoo if you're on a tight budget.