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Citadel of Besançon
The castle of Besançon is located in the south of the city of Besançon. This castle occupies a dangerous terrain and is mainly composed of two fortresses. They are located at the diversion of the Du River, and they are watching this strategic place all year round. Besançon Castle was built in 1668, and was renovated and completed by Vauban, a famous French military engineer from 1688 to 1711. After that, it was once decorated with splendor and became the barracks and military academy of Louis XIV. Although the Besançon castle has been converted into a zoo and aquarium today, the historical relics are still everywhere.Besancon · 995m from downtown
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Micropolis
The exhibition center consists of one large building and two additional auxiliary buildings. A large number of events are held here every year, such as trade shows and fairs as well as numerous concerts and performances.Besancon · 3.8 km from downtown
Aux Ateliers
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Games Factory BESANCON
Besancon · 6.5 km from downtown
Zoo de Besançon
The zoo is located within the castle and specializes in the breeding of endangered species. To date, the zoo is involved in 53 conservation projects.Besancon · 1.4 km from downtown
Museum Of Times
The museum chose to hang a 1311 meter high Foucault pendulum on the frame of the crossbow, which proved the rotation of the Earth around its axis. The exhibition hall is composed of an extraordinary combination of ancient, modern, and futuristic designs, as well as advanced lighting and multimedia equipment.Besancon · 431m from downtown
Parc de la Gare d'Eau
This is an urban park with lawns, walking paths and a lake where people can walk and enjoy the natural beauty of their surroundings.Besancon · 887m from downtown
Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of Besançon
Besancon · 119m from downtown
Le Grand Kursaal
This is a modular circular auditorium with an area of approximately 475 square meters, equipped with a magnificent dome ceiling and walls decorated with various artistic murals.Besancon · 530m from downtown
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What travelers say about Besancon
coo***anMay 19, 2021
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[Scenery] From the outside, it is already beautiful, but with the guidance of a guide,
[Fun] You will find the atomic clock inside, and if you are brave, you can climb to the top of the tower, where the view is beautiful.
Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of Besançon
