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Bookmark or Share- Besancon | France, Map, History, & Facts | BritannicaBesançon, 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.
- Besançon — WikipédiaBesançon (/ b ə z ɑ̃ s ɔ̃ / [n 1]) est une commune de l'Est de la France, préfecture du département du Doubs et siège du conseil régional de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Située en bordure du massif du Jura à moins d'une cinquantaine de kilomètres de la Suisse, elle est entourée de collines et traversée par le Doubs.
- Besançon - WikipediaBesançon is located in the north-east quarter of France on the river Doubs. It is about 325 kilometres (202 miles) east of the national capital of Paris, 100 kilometres (62 miles) east of Dijon in Burgundy, 125 km (78 mi) northwest of Lausanne in Switzerland, and 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Belfort in Franche-Comté.
- 19 Incredible Things to Do in Besançon, France (2024)Located in eastern France, this charming city is most known for its citadel. But there’s so much more to discover here. From its ancient Roman ruins to its two-ton astronomical clock, it’s a city that I keep going back to. In this post, I’ll share with you the most amazing things to do in Besançon.
- Welcome - Visiter BesançonLook no further, you've come to the right place! 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 ingredients are there to please young and old.
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