Visit of the park of the Observatory

Name: Visite du parc de l'Observatoire
Start: 2022-09-18T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Observatoire astronomique

This place classified as a historical monument since May 2012, opens its doors!

Dimanche 18 septembre 2022, 10h00, 14h00Passat

Inscripcion

patrimoine@obs-besancon.fr

@Ludovic Godard

Come and discover its meridian bezel and the role it played in the service of the local watchmaking industry in the 20th century, as well as the astrograph, designed to unlock the secrets of the stars. You can also discover the library and visit the park of the Observatory.

Types d'événement

Visite commentée / Conférence

Thème 2022

Patrimoine durable

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit, Sur inscription

À propos du lieu

Observatoire astronomique

34 avenue de l'Observatoire 25000 Besançon

Doubs
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon, in the second half of the 19th century, experienced an expansion of watchmaking activity that gave it the title of watchmaking capital. It was in this context that the Astronomical, Meteorological and Chronometric Observatory was built in 1862.

Etiquetas

Monument historique

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