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Besançon is one of cities in France situated some 160 km north of Geneva and 430 km from Paris, 130 km north-west of France - Switzerland border. The population of Besançon is about 128,500 people (census of 2010). Besançon is a popular tourist destination thanks to its castles and forts.

The closest airport Tavaux (IATA: DLE) is about 70 km away.

Tourist attractions in Besançon

1. Citadel of Besançon
The Citadel of Besançon in Franche-Comté, France, is one of the military architect Vauban's masterpieces. The Citadel occupies eleven hectares on Mount Saint-Etienne, one of the seven hills that protect Besançon, the capital of Franche-Comté. Mount Saint-Etienne occupies the neck of an ox-bow formed by the river Doubs, giving the site a strategic importance that Julius Ceasar recognized as early as 58 BC. The Citadel overlooks the old quarter of the city, which is located within the ox-bow, and…

2. Fort of Bregille
The fort of Bregille is a fortification located in the french city of Besançon.

3. Fort of Beauregard (Besançon)
The fort of Beauregard is a fortification located in the french city of Besançon.

4. Jardin botanique de Besançon
The Jardin botanique de Besançon (Botanical Garden of Besançon), more formally the Jardin botanique de l'Université de Franche-Comté et de la Ville de Besançon, is a botanical garden located on the Place du Maréchal Leclerc, Besançon, Doubs, Franche-Comté, France. It is operated by the University of Franche-Comté and open daily; admission is free.

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Citadel of Besançon

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Fort of Bregille

The fort of Bregille is a fortification located in the french city of

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Fort of Beauregard (Besançon)

The fort of Beauregard is a fortification located in the french city

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Château de Cléron

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Hotel Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

starting $110

Logis Florel

starting $108

ibis Styles Besancon

starting $122

Residence Zenitude Les Hauts du Chazal

starting $74

Hôtel de Paris

starting $150

Hotel Restaurant Vesontio

starting $76

ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

starting $58

Hotel Du Nord

starting $89

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