A green, intellectual city cradled by hills and the doubs river – let’s explore why Besançon deserves a spot on your map.
Besançon wraps around a river bend, its old town nestled inside Roman and Vauban-built defenses. It’s historic, leafy, and one of France’s most livable cities — full of clocks, students, and mountain air.
Spring to early fall for nature walks and open cultural events.
It’s the kind of place where every hour counts — and every hill hides a view.
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