Full-day packages
Croisière, repas et visite, la journée clé en main dès 20 personnes.
- Huit combinaisons, de 12 € à 59 € par adulte
- Partenaires : Citadelle, Saline Royale, Grotte d'Osselle, Le Criollo
- Entrées et repas compris, autocar non compris
Planning a full day out in Besançon for a club, an association or a coach group? The day trip packages from Vedettes de Besançon combine the Doubs river cruise or the panoramic bus with the region’s major sites, admissions and meal included, for groups of 20 or more. One booking, a turnkey programme, and a day that flows without dead time.
Which combinations can you choose from?
Each package pairs a Vedettes activity with a partner site, with adult and child rates:
- Cruise + Le Criollo chocolate factory: 12 € adult, 9 € child;
- Cruise + Osselle Caves: 19,50 € adult, 14 € child;
- Cruise + Besançon Citadel: 20,50 € adult, 14 € child;
- Cruise + Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans: 24 € adult, 16 € child;
- Bus + Musée de la Madeleine: from 55 € adult, 41 € child;
- Gourmandises & Découvertes: from 59 € adult, 40 € child;
- Bus + Saint-Jean Cathedral: from 59 € adult, 46 € child.
From the UNESCO listed Vauban Citadel to the Royal Saltworks and the Osselle Caves, there is enough here to build a day that pleases heritage lovers and food lovers alike.
Gourmandises & Découvertes: a well-filled sample day
The Gourmandises & Découvertes package shows how these days work. At 9:30, a visit to the Le Criollo chocolate factory. At 12:00, boarding for a lunch cruise on the Doubs, served while the boat sails. At 14:00, a visit of your choice: the Citadel, the Fine Arts Museum, the Time Museum, the FRAC contemporary art centre or the Osselle Caves. Three highlights and no logistics for the organiser: admissions and the meal are included. Note for international groups: the cruise commentary is in French, and the bus tour has a downloadable audioguide in English, German, Spanish and Italian.
How to book your group day trip in Besançon
Day packages are designed for groups of 20 or more. Coach transport is not included: each group arrives with its own transport, and the team can advise on city centre drop-off, the pier at Pont de la République being right next to the République tram stop. To build your programme, call +33 6 64 48 66 80: you will receive a quote within 48 hours, tailored to your group size and the season.
Frequently asked questions
What do the Besançon day trip packages include?
Each package includes admission to the sites on the programme and the meal. Coach transport is not included: groups arrive with their own transport. Packages are available for groups of 20 or more.
What is the minimum group size for a day package?
Day packages are offered from 20 people. They are designed for associations, clubs, works councils and coach operators.
Can we combine the river cruise with a visit to the Citadel?
Yes, the Cruise + Citadel package costs 20,50 € per adult and 14 € per child, admission included. The Vauban Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Is coach transport included in the day packages?
No, the coach is not included. Each group organises its own transport; call +33 6 64 48 66 80 for advice on access and drop-off in the city centre.
What is the Gourmandises et Découvertes day?
It starts at 9:30 with a visit to the Le Criollo chocolate factory, continues at 12:00 with a lunch cruise on the Doubs, then at 14:00 a visit of your choice: the Citadel, the Fine Arts Museum, the Time Museum, the FRAC or the Osselle Caves. The package starts at 59 € per adult and 40 € per child.
Can we visit the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans with the cruise?
Yes, the Cruise + Royal Saltworks package costs 24 € per adult and 16 € per child, under the package conditions.
Can we choose the afternoon visit in the Gourmandises et Découvertes package?
Yes, five options are available at 14:00: the Citadel, the Fine Arts Museum, the Time Museum, the FRAC or the Osselle Caves. The choice is confirmed when the quote is prepared.
Are there child rates on the day packages?
Yes, every package has a child rate, for example 9 € for Cruise + Chocolate factory or 14 € for Cruise + Citadel. Adult and child rates are listed package by package.
Do the day packages run all year round?
Group cruises operate all year, seven days a week. Availability at partner sites is confirmed at quotation stage, depending on your chosen date.
How do we get a quote for a group day trip?
Call +33 6 64 48 66 80 or send your enquiry with the date, group size and the package you are interested in. A quote is sent within 48 hours.
Are the day packages suitable for international groups?
The live commentary is in French. Written translations in English, German, Italian and Spanish are available on board, just ask when boarding.
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