Granvelle palace, Renaissance palace in Besançon, France
The Granvelle Palace features three levels with five bays, Tuscan columns, and Gothic dormers adorning its Renaissance-style roof structure.
Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle, chief advisor to Emperor Charles V, constructed this palace between 1534 and 1547 as a symbol of his political influence.
The palace houses the Museum of Time, which presents collections relating to the regional clock-making industry and scientific measurement instruments.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with extended Sunday hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The rectangular inner courtyard contains Italian-style arcades and columns that serve as a venue for exhibitions and musical performances throughout the year.
Location: Besançon
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: 96 grande rue
GPS coordinates: 47.23570,6.02660
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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