Little Train of Besançon : info and guided tour

Introduction to Le Petit Train de Besançon

Le Petit Train de Besançon is a tourist attraction that offers a guided discovery of the city center from a small road train. Departing from the Fbg Rivotte area, it follows a route designed to show visitors the main landmarks of Besançon effortlessly, while offering a practical viewpoint on the old town and its narrow streets.

This ride is appreciated for its simple way of linking several emblematic places in Besançon in a short time. The route highlights the urban heritage, the old façades, and the atmosphere of the historic center, while remaining accessible to a wide audience. The little train is thus one of the city’s most recognizable sightseeing tours.

Its appeal also lies in the interpretation it offers of the Besançon landscape, shaped by the banks of the Doubs, the perspectives of the loop, and the relief surrounding the city. The route makes it possible to catch sight of emblematic features of the heart of Besançon, in an approach that is both tourist and cultural, and suited to a first discovery.

Discover Besançon with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand what you see from Le Petit Train de Besançon, by placing the monuments, streets, and views of the city in their context. Their guidance provides useful landmarks about Besançon’s urban history and the details that make the route unique.