2 Bd Charles de Gaulle, 25000, Besançon
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A large shaded car park near Besançon's historic centre, free 7pm–9am weekdays and all day Sunday; otherwise €7 for 24 hours. Automatic barriers and space suit large vans. An adjacent family park, walking trails along the Doubs river, and bus access to the citadelle (€1.50) are nearby. Parking fees are redeemable against citadel entry. Expect significant noise from bars and traffic Friday and Saturday nights.
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Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Felt safe here as lone female traveller. Busy car park next to family friendly park and lots of shade towards the back of the car park. Barriers that lifted automatically upon entry ( no ticket provided) but car reg needed to pay before exit. Really quiet at night time and slept well. Walkable to city centre. Recommend.
Very well located, ideal for spending the night peacefully. Next to a park and close to the centre. Good starting point for cycling and walking along the Doubs. Parking is free on Sundays and from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m.Translating
We were here on a Sunday. At first we were surprised that the barrier opened without us taking a ticket. Later it turned out that parking here is free on Sundays. Not far from the city centre and directly by public transport. Many shaded spaces. Located right next to a park, not far from the river.Translating
Perfect during the day for visiting the city, with plenty of space, shade and nearby buses and trams. Friday-to-Saturday night was extremely noisy: shouting and fights among drunk people, noisy trams, traffic, vehicle alarms—in short, after five weeks travelling through Italy and the Balkans, this was the worst parking area and especially the one where we felt least safe.Translating
We had a peaceful night. Reasonable price: €7 for 24 hours. Close to the city centre, with a bus to the citadel right next to the parking area (€1.50 per person), and right beside the Doubs for a walk. The riverside walk is very pleasant and beautiful. Very shady and clean parking area.Translating
Free on Sundays, close to the city centre. A bus to the citadel stops directly opposite, €1.50 per person—useful because it is uphill.Translating
Perfect! We arrived around 2 p.m. and left the next day at 8:30 a.m.: €7. Perfect for visiting the city. It is a little noisy at night because people park here to go out in the city, so there are sometimes late-night returns to the cars, but nothing too bothersome. Shade and plenty of space to walk the dogs. We recommend it.Translating
Very convenient parking for visiting the city. The spaces are large and it is close to the historic centre.Translating
Free parking and overnight stays in October 2024 for visiting the impressive city.Translating
Spacious parking area not far from the city centre, with a huge, beautiful park next to it. A lovely path runs along the Doubs, either into the city or in the other direction to the citadel. The system is currently being converted to number-plate recognition; it did not work for me, so I parked free for three days! It is also not clear at the machine how long the maximum parking duration is.Translating
We parked here for free because the barriers were malfunctioning. Nice, quiet night. The park and town are very nice.Translating
A car-only parking area. With our six-metre motorhome, we just fit in a car parking bay. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.: €7. 7 p.m.–9 a.m.: free. Good place for exploring the city. Heavy traffic noise, noticeably quieter from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.Translating
We stayed here overnight and felt very comfortable and safe.Translating
Good location if you want to go to the city centre.Translating
Easy access and shaded. Many spaces for motorhomes among the cars, but it is definitely manageable. Trams and buses are next to it.Translating
Perfect for visiting the city, with public toilets nearby.Translating
Perfect for visiting the city. There were plenty of spaces this Sunday, and it was shaded and free.Translating
We spent the night here for €7 for 24 hours. Very peaceful, beneath large trees and a five-minute walk from the centre. It is worth spending a day at the citadel.Translating
Perfect for visiting, as the bus stop for the citadel is directly opposite and the centre is ten minutes away. Shaded and suitable for large motorhomes. The tourist office told us that because of the adjacent park, groups of young people sometimes gather there, but this varies. We went a little farther to Chaleze, to the small church car park.Translating
Excellent location next to the park and free Sundays and great for park and ride to the Citadel and museum
Good parking area on the edge of the city. You can walk straight into the centre. Free on Sundays until 9 a.m. Monday. Quiet at night.Translating