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Besançon
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The departmental prefecture boasts an old town, a citadel built by Vauban, and a collection of forts (16), most dating from the 19th century.
Overview of Besançon
The prefecture of the Doubs department features an old town, a citadel built by Vauban, and a collection of forts (16), most dating from the 19th century.
Key facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 116,676 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 65.05 km².
- Altitude: from 235 to 620 m.
- Website: https://www.besancon-tourisme.com/