Micropolis is the exhibition centre and convention centre of Besançon, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Opened in 1987 and set on a site of around 11 hectares to the south-west of the city, it brings together modular exhibition halls, a convention centre and a large auditorium under a single address, making it one of the region's principal events venues.
Halls and floor space
The site extends across a complex of around 11 hectares. It comprises several modular exhibition halls, a convention centre and an auditorium able to seat up to 2,150 people, or accommodate more than 7,000 in a standing configuration. The covered exhibition area varies according to the configuration chosen: refer to the official website for full details of the spaces.
Access and transport
The address is 3 Boulevard Ouest, CS 82019, 25050 Besançon cedex. The site is served by the tram (lines T1 and T2, Micropolis stop around 300 m from the main entrance and Malcombe stop around 200 m from the Malcombe entrance) and by several bus lines (7, 51-59, 84 at the Micropolis stop; 7 and 53 at the Parc des Expositions stop). Besançon Viotte station is connected to the site via the tram. By air, Dole-Tavaux airport is around 50 km away, Lyon-Saint Exupéry 240 km, Mulhouse-Bâle 150 km and Genève-Cointrin 160 km. On-site parking is available.
Services
Micropolis also operates as a park-and-ride facility for reaching the city centre by tram. For precise details (catering, technical equipment, capacity by space), refer to the venue's official website.