Your studies may take up a lot of your time, but you're sure to have some free time left over! Take advantage of them to attend concerts, take part in cultural or sporting activities, visit museums or exhibitions, go to the cinema or the swimming pool... A wide choice of activities is possible in Besançon.
From online diaries list outings (concerts, shows, exhibitions, events, etc.):
Good plan: 2 cultural venues, the Théâtre de la Bouloie and the Café internationalare particularly aimed at students. They offer shows and concerts and are managed by the Crous.
And to make sure you don't miss a thing, here's 3 Instagram accounts to subscribe :
- @viedecampus.besancon Activities: every week, the Crous team offers activities open to all students, the perfect way to get your mind off classes and spend some quality time together. These include hikes, DIY workshops, canoeing lessons, molkky tournaments, aperitifs and even trips to Europa-Park (all free!).
- @vie.etudiante_umlp the university account that doesn't talk about classes, exams and revision, but about student evenings, linocut and mosaic workshops, bingo, etc.
- @jeunesabesac This is the account dedicated to the young people of Bisont to keep you informed of what's going on in your city.
Marie et Louis Pasteur University offers its students:
- artistic and cultural workshops: www.umlp.fr
- sports activities with Campus Sports (also open to students from schools that have an agreement with Campus Sports, such as SUPMICROTECH): u-sports.univ-fcomte.fr
Neighborhood centers in Besançon organizes a wide range of activities open to all: www.grandbesancon.fr
Directory of associations in Greater Besançon to find associations offering cultural and sporting activities for all: www.grandbesancon.fr
To find a sports club, you can also search for :
- in the list of clubs available on sports-sgsocialgouv.opendatasoft.com
- via the sports federations' websites: www.sports.gouv.fr
Visit september and octoberBesançon releases its back-to-school agenda More than 70 sporting, cultural and musical events, mostly free or at reduced rates.
On the program:
- Sports initiation: diving, paddle, oriental dance, fencing, salsa, rugby, rollerblading... ;
- Cultural and festive events: concerts, theaters ;
- Good deals: barter parties to buy equipment without spending anything, bike repair centers, etc.
The year of your 18 years oldyou can obtain the culture pass. You will receive a credit of 150 € which will allow you to go to the theater, see a film or a show, take photography lessons (or anything else...), buy a novel or a manga, subscribe to a magazine or to online music...
Disabled people and families on modest incomes will receive an additional €50.
Go to pass.culture.fr for more info.
Visit Sport pass is a €50 grant from the French government to help students take out a license with a sports club or association. Students with scholarships or receiving annual assistance from the Crous can take advantage of this scheme up to the age of 28.
This also applies to students in health and social care courses, who receive an annual means-tested grant.
Test your eligibility here.
Visit Avantages Jeunes card, is more than 3,600 vouchers offered by over 2,400 partners in Burgundy-Franche-Comté to discover culture and sport, and benefit from discounts on leisure activities and everyday life! It's aimed at all under-30s and costs €10. It can be purchased at Info Jeunes (27 rue de la République) or at any point of saleorder it online and pick it up at a point relais or receive it by post (plus postage).
Please note: if you have a culture passyou can use it to buy your Avantages Jeunes card.
The City of Besançon is offering assistance to help young people organize a vacation stayalone or with others: the ticket Departure. It is aimed at 15-25 years which live in Besançon. Students who have an address in the commune can benefit (even those living in university halls of residence). The amount is between €100 and €200, depending on income.
The Départ en voyage ticket must can be combined with other existing aid.
Please note: the device A tire d'aile provides assistance in the form of vacation vouchers in exchange for a few hours of volunteer work. It can be can be combined with the Départ en voyage ticket.
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Campus Sport offers sports activities for students and staff of the university and partner establishments. These activities are accessible to people with disabilities: u-sports.univ-fcomte.fr
Le site www.handiguide.sports.gouv.fr is a directory which lists clubs and sports facilities that can accommodate people with disabilities. It was created by the French Ministry of Sports.
There are 2 sports federations for people with disabilities. A list of adapted sports clubs can be found on their websites:
- French Federation of Adapted Sports : sportadapte.fr
- Handisport Federation : www.handisport-bfc.org
Yes, the ESN Besançon offers regular activities (cooking club, cultural and sporting activities, outings, parties...) for foreign and French students.
Visit Avantages jeunes cardThe Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region offers more than 3,600 vouchers from over 2,400 partners to help you discover culture and sport, and benefit from discounts on leisure activities and everyday life!
It is aimed at anyone under 30 and costs €10. It can be purchased at Youth Info (27 rue de la République) or in a point of saleremove it in a point relais or receive it by post (plus postage).
Please note: if you have a culture passyou can use it to buy your Avantages Jeunes card.
The back-to-school festival, "Welcome studentsA must for newcomers to the university, this event offers all the keys to a successful integration! In 2025, it will take place all day on September 11.
The program concerts, low-cost equipment barter, cultural and sporting activities...
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