Besançon - Wikipedia
WEBBesançon (UK: / ˈ b ɛ z ən s ɒ n /, US: / b ə ˈ z æ n s ən /, French: [bəzɑ̃sɔ̃] ⓘ, Franco-Provençal: [bəzɑ̃ˈsɔ̃]; archaic German: Bisanz; Latin: Vesontio) is the prefecture of the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The city is located in Eastern France, close to the Jura Mountains and the ...
Guide to Besançon - travel and tourist information - About …
WEBBesançon, capital of the Franche-Comté region, has a wealth of tourist attractions. The most visited of these is the Citadel - a UNESCO World Heritage site - a magnificent example of seventeenth-century military architecture, designed by Vauban.
Besancon | France, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBBesançon, city, capital of Doubs département, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté région, eastern France. It lies astride a horseshoe meander of the Doubs River, 45 miles (75 km) east of Dijon. It early became the chief town (Vesontio) of the Sequani Gauls and in 58 bce was taken by Julius Caesar.
Bienvenue - Visiter Besançon
WEBBienvenue - Visiter Besançon. Vous cherchez un lieu où passer du bon temps et vivre des expériences inédites entre nature et culture ? Ne cherchez plus, vous êtes au bon endroit ! A Besançon et ses alentours, le bonheur est à la portée de tous. Un patrimoine d’exception, une vie culturelle foisonnante, une nature omniprésente, et ...
Besançon Travel Guide: The French City You've Never Heard Of
WEBAug 11, 2023 · Besançon, France features rolling hills, a winding river, white stone buildings, and an impressive 17th-century fort. The city is known as the Capital of Time for its contributions to watchmaking, and offers related museums and historic sites. It also has a pretty hard-to-pronounce name (it’s buh-zahn-sahn, by the way).
15 Best Things to Do in Besançon (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · 15 Best Things to Do in Besançon (France): Citadel; Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie; Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation; Musée du Temps; Besançon Cathedral; Astronomical Clock; Quai Vauban; Battant Quarter; Porte Noire; Victor Hugo's Birthplace; Fort de Chaudanne; Église …
Besançon travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBEurope. Capped with a citadel and folded into a bend in the Doubs River, Besançon is a pleasant surprise. Unshowy and laid-back, the capital of the Doubs département nonetheless offers a broad spectrum of culture: 18th-century town houses, many now housing hotels and restaurants; active contemporary arts …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Besancon - Tripadvisor
WEBThe citadelle of Besançon boasts an interesting history, interesting architecture and great views. Lots to do and see, you could easily pass an afternoon there.
Besançon - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage
WEBTry for free. Capital of the Franche-Comté region, the City of Art and History of Besançon is built on a loop of the River Doubs and is dominated by the imposing silhouette of its citadel. Masterpiece by the engineer Vauban, the citadel of Besançon constitutes a remarkable example of the 17th-century military architecture.
Besançon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBesançon is a well-preserved Renaissance city and the historic part in the "Boucle" of the river is beautiful, with the remains of a Roman theatre in Castan Square, its eight Roman Corinthian columns among the most ancient of the town's attractions. 1 The Citadel (Citadelle de Besançon).
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