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Musee du Temps, Besancon

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By Michel D On March 19, 2018

Le palais Granvelle, magnifique édifice de la Renaissance construit au XVIe siècle à la demande de Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle, homme de confiance de Charles Quint, sert d'écrin au musée du Temps de... more »

The palais Granvelle, magnificent Renaissance building constructed in the 16th century at the request of Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle, man of Charles Quint, is setting the Museum of time since 2002. It traces, among other things, the great moments of bisontine watchmaking, its collections with among the most beautiful in Europe. Notably, we can admire the "Leroy 01," masterpiece technology that was long considered the most complicated in the world watch. On the 1st floor, seven huge tapestries are simply wonderful! They tell the story of Emperor Charles Quint, who surrounded himself with many Comtois: Nicolas Perrenot Granvelle and his son cardinal Antoine Perrenot Granvelle, Simon Fox of Bermont... which we can see a beautiful portraits. At the top do not miss up in the tower which we can contemplate the Foucault pendulum and admire the panorama of the city and the Citadel. In addition, the Museum often offers very interesting exhibitions as is currently the case with one dedicated to "Antoine de Granvelle, the purple Eminence".

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By Arnaud D On March 4, 2018

Une belle visite à faire dans un superbe bâtiment, le pendule de Foucault étant le clou du spectacle, mais l'ensemble du musée est très intéressant. Compter 1h30 minimum. more »

A nice tour in a superb building, the pendulum of Foucault is the highlight of the show, but the whole of the Museum is very interesting. Count 1 h 30 minimum.

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By madomar On March 3, 2018

Autre trésor bisontin particulièrement bien situé dans la cour historique du palais Grandvelle. Le pendule de Foucault me séduit et me régale toujours autant . Présentation originale des autres étages... more »

Another treasure Besançon particularly well situated in the historic courtyard of the Palace Grandvelle. Foucault's pendulum appeals to me and always enjoy as much. Original presentation of the other floors. Worth the visit

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By alok pokharel On July 2, 2017

Nice place to see veteran clocks but go with a guide may need it if u don't know french!

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By Pijus Ash On April 2, 2017

It's almost a time travel walking around the museum. Really good collection. For international travelers there should be English captions. Don't miss the souvenir store in the ground floor.

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By ayu Lloa On February 21, 2018

There is no English explanation.

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By Vasil Nefedov On August 1, 2017

Perfect

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By bee win On July 11, 2017

They close for lunch

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