5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Franche-Comté region by car, starting from Paris:
Day 1:
- Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to the city of Besançon, the capital of Franche-Comté.
- Spend the morning exploring the historic Old Town and the famous Besançon Cathedral.
- In the afternoon, visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d’Archéologie de Besançon, which houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts.
- Check into a hotel in Besançon for the night.
Day 2:
- Spend the morning visiting the town of Arc-et-Senans and its famous Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Salins-les-Bains and its famous saltworks.
- Return to Besançon and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 3:
- Spend the morning exploring the town of Dole and its famous Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Arbois and its famous vineyards.
- Check into a hotel in Arbois for the night.
Day 4:
- Spend the morning visiting the town of Ornans and its famous Musée Courbet, dedicated to the works of artist Gustave Courbet.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Pontarlier and its famous Distillerie Guy.
- Return to Arbois and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 5:
- Spend the morning exploring the town of Montbéliard and its famous castle, Château de Montbéliard.
- Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.