Besancon

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Nature or culture – there’s no need to select one at the expense of the other. Rated as France’s ‘most green city’ and the capital of biodiversity, nature has a central role here in the city. Everywhere you look, gardens, paths and parks offer an open invitation to take a stroll. A ‘Town of Art and History’ with an amazing heritage, it can boast more than 170 listed monuments, including one work by Vauban listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Numerous museums, theatres and festivities all add to the city’s wide cultural influence. What are you waiting for?

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    Events

    Yet another paradox. Despite the fact that much of the city is fortified, it couldn't be easier [...]

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    Heritage - Cultural

    History is to be found everywhere you look in Franche-Comté. Here, every building has a story [...]

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    Activities and leisure

    My schedule is packed. My morning begins with a look back at the region's clock making [...]

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    Besançon, city of heritage

    Enjoy a weekend discovering Besançon and walking in the footsteps of Vauban, as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage fortifications he designed. This is a charming town that has grown up in a fabulous natural setting, the birthplace of Victor Hugo and the Lumière brothers, and home to some beautiful architectural heritage.

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