Besancon
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Besançon is found in the Doubs department, in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France.
Wrapped in a loop of the River Doubs, Besançon is set in attractive forested countryside and low lying mountains. For the best views over the town make the (steep) climb up to the Citadelle.
The town is reasonably large compared to many in this guide, and its main appeal lies in lots of little features - a Roman arch here, a fountain there, a handful of churches here and a brace of fortified towers there etc. rather than in any particular monument. This all together makes Besançon quite an interesting and rewarding town to explore
The town also has an impressive collection of museums - ranging from the Museum of Natural History to the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation, with several others in between to cater for all tastes.
Nearby: the chateau at Moncley, north-west of the town, merits a detour.
Besancon: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Tourist Classifications for Besancon
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
Places to visit near Besancon
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Besancon.
Some places to visit within 30 km of Besancon are shown below (if found).
Lods Most beautiful village at 34 km Ornans Town at 21 km Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans World Heritage Site at 35 km
See also Besancon (version Francais)
Airports near Besancon
No airports have been found within 150km. Please see France airports to locate other airports in the region.
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Map of Besancon, France |