Besançon is located in the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
From Paris Gare de Lyon is 2h30 to Besançon Viotte.
Ramparts.
The citadel of Besançon was built by Vauban from 1678 to 1771 and is the most visited site in Franche-Comté.
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View from the citadel across the River Doubs.
Ramparts.
The chapel.
The well.
Cathedral Saint-Jean of Besançon.
The cathedral was rebuild between 1127 and 1161.
Birthhouse of Victor Hugo.
More to see in Besançon: