The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the citadel of Besançon. It is one of the few tunnels in the world suitable for shipping and is approximately 1.6 kilometers long. The tunnel was built between 1879 and 1881 and is part of the Canal de Bourgogne, a waterway that connects the Yonne and Saône rivers. The tunnel is an important connection for shipping in the region and also attracts many tourists due to its unique character.

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May 30, 2022

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it is something impressive - such a rock passage

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May 5, 2023

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Well-lit tunnel under the Citadelle.

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1. Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Canal Tunnel loop from Dannemarie - Velesmes

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450m

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2. Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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3. Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Chalezeule

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01:56

240m

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Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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1. Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Canal Tunnel loop from Dannemarie - Velesmes

2. Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

3. Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Chalezeule

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