The greenway along the Doubs offers a superb view of the citadel of Besançon. This masterpiece by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, military engineer to Louis XIV, is listed as …
The Citadelle de Besançon is an impressive fortress located on Mont Saint-Étienne, high above the city of Besançon. Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …
Montfaucon Castle has dominated Besançon, on its rocky outcrop, since the 11th century.
Of historical interest, the castle also offers the brave who have climbed up there a very beautiful panorama of the city.
The citadel of Besançon is a stronghold and one of Vauban's masterpieces. In 2008, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its construction was started by the Spaniards …
In 1475, under the reign of Duke Charles the Bold (1433-1477), sovereign of the Burgundian state, this tower was built at the foot of the Battant bastion, where the Mouillère …
Fort de Planoise was built between 1877 and 1892 to protect the Avanne-Aveney bridge, an important traffic artery at the time. It is an ideal place to visit to immerse yourself in nature and walk on the heights.
Fort Griffon in Besançon is a 17th century military monument that has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Network of Major Vauban Sites". Today, …