Capital of the historic and cultural region of Franche-Comté, Besançon is home to the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional council headquarters, and is an important administrative centre in the …

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Today Besançon is the capital of the region of Franche Comté, a thriving university town, and one of the more popular places to visit in eastern France.

Besançon, 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 …

Besançon’s old town, encircled by water, is where you can find all the most important buildings in the city.

In Besançon and its surroundings, happiness is within everyone's reach. An exceptional heritage, an abundant cultural life, an omnipresent nature, and a thousand and one little pleasures...: all the …

Wrapped in a loop of the River Doubs, Besançon is surrounded by attractive forested countryside and low lying mountains. Besancon is also a university town and has a modern and vibrant centre as well …

Site officiel de la Ville de Besançon et de Grand Besançon Métropole. Informations pratiques, actualités et démarches en lignes.

Discover the historical capital of Franche-Comté with a certified local guide. Immerse yourself in the fascinating heritage of Besançon combining Roman heritage and Vauban : all nestled within a …

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 …