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 …
Section of road passing through a gorge with the Château de Joux on the heights on one side and the ruins of the lower Fort du Larmont, or Fort Mahler, …
The castle of Joux also called Fort de Joux, perched on its rocky outcrop and located near the Swiss border served both as a place of observation and defense but …
Former German principality, and nicknamed the city of princes, the country of Montbéliard draws its identity from its Protestant culture and its original history on French soil. It is known …
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.
Montbéliard is an industrial city in eastern France, renowned for the Peugeot (car manufacturer) facilities located in the neighboring town of Sochaux. The city has a train station with daily …
Currently the town hall of Pont-de-Roide, the castle was one of the first built in the region for the eldest of the four Peugeot brothers, Frédéric (known as Fritz). It …
The Mont Bart fort is a 19th century fortification which dominates the Doubs and Allan valleys. The fort is part of the Séré de Rivières fortification system, built to protect …
The Tour Saint-Denis is part of the Château de Scey, which was erected on a rocky outcrop separating the Loue valley and the Valbois ravine.
The castle is compartmentalized into …
This is a spectacular fort standing high on a rocky spur. Worth a short detour for a visit if you are into your history. Initially built in wood in the …