About this venue
Micropolis - Besancon is a multifunctional event and exhibition centre in Besançon, designed for concerts, trade fairs, conventions, shows and events of different sizes. The complex extends across a large site with several adaptable halls and exhibition spaces, while configurations of the performance venue can accommodate more than 2,000 visitors depending on the arrangement of seated and standing areas.
The interior spaces can be adapted to the nature of each event, ranging from numbered seating and grandstands to an open standing floor for concerts. The centre provides sound systems, catering areas, a restaurant and a VIP space, allowing different types of events to be hosted within the same complex.
Micropolis is located at 3 Boulevard Ouest, Besançon, France. A large private car park is available within the complex, while the Parc des Expositions bus stop is directly in front of the main entrance; the Micropolis tram stop is approximately 300 metres away. For a broader overview of public transport and travel within Besançon, the city information below provides additional details.
About the city
Besançon, one of the main cultural and urban centres of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, combines a historic atmosphere with a diverse selection of concerts, sporting events and other entertainment. The city offers a range of venues for audiences of different sizes, including Micropolis Besançon, La Rodia and Palais des Sports Ghani-Yalouz, making it easy to combine attendance at an event with a short city stay. The centre and surrounding districts provide a wide choice of hotels, restaurants, bars and other amenities, making Besançon a practical destination for visitors who want to discover the city as well as attend an event.
Getting around Besançon is made easier by Ginko, the local tram and bus network connecting the city centre, railway stations and numerous urban districts. The main city railway station, Besançon Viotte, is located close to the centre, while Besançon Franche-Comté TGV in Les Auxons provides high-speed rail connections and is linked to Viotte station by TER trains. For international arrivals, some of the major airports available to travellers include EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Genève Aéroport and Lyon-Saint Exupéry, from where the journey to Besançon can continue by rail or road. The combination of trams, buses and railway connections makes it easier to plan journeys to the city's arenas and event venues.
Before or after a concert or sporting event, it is worth exploring Besançon's historic centre, situated within the distinctive loop of the Doubs River. The best-known landmark is the Citadelle de Besançon, Vauban's fortress rising above the city and offering broad views of the surrounding landscape. A walk can include Place de la Révolution, Place du 8 Septembre, the banks of the Doubs and the historic streets of the centre, where architecture, squares and the riverside setting naturally complement the experience of attending an event in this distinctive French city.
