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.
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 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, …