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 international, are geared specifically toward students. They host shows and concerts and are managed by the Crous: www.crous-bfc.fr
And to make sure you don't miss a thing, here's 3 Instagram accounts to subscribe :
- @viedecampus.besancon : Every week, the CROUS team organizes activities open to all students—perfect for taking a break from classes and having a good time with fellow students. They offer: hikes, DIY workshops, introductory canoeing sessions, Molkky tournaments, happy hours, … and sometimes even trips to Europa-Park (all for 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 for young people in Besançon to stay informed about what's happening in the city.
Visit bars members of the Nightlife Charter commit to getting involved in the security of their customers (prevention of risky behavior, attention to inappropriate behavior, a peaceful environment) and to welcome them in an atmosphere that respects the tranquility of the neighborhood.
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.umlp.fr
Neighborhood centers in Besançon organizes a wide range of activities open to all: www.besancon.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 : sporting, cultural, and musical events—most of which are free or offered 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.
- Visit Sport pass is a €50 grant provided by the government to help cover the cost of a membership at a sports club or organization. Students who receive a scholarship or annual financial aid from the CROUS are eligible for this grant until they turn 28.
This also applies to students in health and social care courses, who receive an annual means-tested grant.
- Visit Avantages Jeunes card, It features more than 4,000 great deals offered by over 2,700 partners in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, allowing you to explore culture and sports and enjoy discounts on leisure activities and everyday life! It’s available to anyone under 30 and costs €10. You can buy it at Info Jeunes (27 rue de la République) or at a point of salethe order online and pick it up at a pickup location or have it delivered by mail (shipping charges apply).
Please note: if you have a culture passyou can use it to buy your Avantages Jeunes card.
The system A tire d'aile allows residents of Besançon aged 14 to 25 to obtain a assistance in the form of vacation vouchers in exchange for a few hours of volunteer work at a community center, a nonprofit organization, a municipal department, etc. This assistance can be used to finance from vacation, some leisure activities or training courses for the BAFA certification.
The program Start time 18:25 of the ANCV offers a financial assistance for vacation packages and vacation accommodation in France and Europe. It is aimed at young people aged 18 to 25. Conditions: low income, work-study student, student with a grant, civic service student... Assistance can amount to up to €200 to supplement your vacation budget. Test your eligibility.
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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.umlp.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.
ESN Besançon
Arsenal, 2 Place St-Jacques, Building A
info@erasmus-besancon.com
Phone: 07 60 27 21 86
Office hours: Monday 2-6pm, Wednesday 2-6pm, Thursday 9am-12pm / 2-5pm
Visit Avantages jeunes card, that’s more than 4,000 great deals offered by over 2,700 partners in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté—so you can explore culture and sports and enjoy 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 salethe order online and pick it up at a pickup location or have it delivered by mail (shipping charges apply).
Please note: if you have a culture passyou can use it to buy your Avantages Jeunes card.
"Welcome students is the must-attend event of the new school year for newcomers as well as returning students. Over the course of a little more than a month, there are many events planned to help you explore your campuses, meet other students and explore the city.
The program : Community villages where you can learn about student initiatives, a Student Village where you can meet the services and partners who will support you throughout your academic journey, as well as fun and social events featuring DJ sets, music quizzes, and activities designed to help you make the most of the start of the school year.
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