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Besançon :
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Besançon Hotel tips
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Hôtel de Paris from65 €
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Hotel Regina from62 €
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ibis besançon centre ville from70 €
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Besançon Travel guide
Besançon : Michelin's recommendations
Discretely nestled in a bend of the Doubs river, Besançon is the capital of the Franche-Comté region. The town offers numerous attractions to visitors: narrow pedestrianised streets, delightful private mansions, the famous Palais Granvelle, and many other vestiges of its illustrious past. Perched high on a rocky spur, the citadel built by Vauban has retained its imposing appearance, attracting thousands of visitors inside its thick walls.
Tourist attractions Besançon : Things to see and do
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Tour de la Pelote
Rue du Petit-Battant F - 25000 Besançon
This tower is what remains of the 15th C fortifications, and today houses a restaurant. It was saved from destruction because it housed a defence system designed by Vauban.
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Ancien hôpital du St-Esprit
Place de la Révolution F - 25000 Besançon
The church of this former hospital has been a Protestant place of worship since 1842. The courtyard has preserved a sculpted wood gallery from the early 16C.
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Église St-Pierre
rue de la République F - 25000 Besançon
Opposite the town hall, this church has a curious façade created by local architect Bertrand (18th C).
Hotels Besançon
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mercure besancon parc micaud
3 avenue Edouard Droz F - 25000 BESANCON
Prix Prices from : 101 €
"The Hotel Mercure is located in the city centre of Besancon, in the garden of the Casino and in front of the ""Micaud"" Park; Near The Vauban Citadelle (UNESCO), Museums and the old district (Middle Age to 19th century). 91 ..
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Hotel Du Nord
8 Rue Moncey F - 25000 Besançon
Prix Prices from : 71 €
This hotel is set in the heart of Besançon, just 700 metres from the banks of the Doubs River. Guests have free Wi-Fi internet access and are invited to relax in the hotel's lounge bar. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided in each of..
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ibis besançon centre ville
21 rue Gambetta F - 25000 BESANCON
"The Ibis Besançon Centre Ville hotel is located on the bank of the Doubs, in the centre of the historic city. Its guests can explore in a few minutes on foot the riches of Besançon, such as the Citadel, its museums and the Palais Granvelle. It ..
Restaurants Besançon
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Le St-Pierre
104 r. Battant F - 25000 Besançon
Savour fine dining with a predominance of fish dishes and quality produce in an elegant setting of open stonework and modern touches. The St-Pierre makes for an idyllic experience!
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Le Poker d'As
14 sq. St-Amour F - 25000 Besançon
A family-run operation - the owner's son skilfully prepares his interpretations of fine, traditional, regional cuisine. Dining room decorated with cowbells and wooden sculpture.
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Le Manège
2 fg Rivotte F - 25000 Besançon
In this attractive house at the foot of the citadel, the self-taught chef creates appetising modern dishes. These include marinated salmon with crunchy vegetables, pannacotta etc.
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Mercure Parc Micaud
3 av. Edouard-Droz F - 25000 Besançon
