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Besancon
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 et 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.
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Places to visit - Besancon
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Besancon.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Besancon are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Lods Most beautiful village at 34 km
- Ornans Town at 21 km
- Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans World Heritage Site at 35 km
Tourist Classifications for Besancon
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
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