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Besançon

Besançon Localisation : Country France, Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Department Doubs.
Available Information : Postal address, Phone number, Fax number, Website, Email address, Mayor, Geographical coordinates, Population, Area, Altitude, Weather and Hotel.
Nearby cities and villages : Beure, Morre and La Vèze.

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Besançon Administration

Besançon Code (INSEE)25056
Besançon Post code25000
Besançon MayorMrs. Anne VIGNOT

Besançon Contact info

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Besançon Postal address2 Rue Mégevand
25000 BESANCON
France
Besançon Phone number03 81 61 50 50
International: +33 3 81 61 50 50
Besançon Fax number03 81 61 50 99
International: +33 3 81 61 50 99
Besançon Email address[email protected]
Besançon Websitewww.besancon.fr
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Besançon Demography

Information on the people and the population of Besançon.

Besançon Population117,912 inhabitants
Besançon Population Density1,812.6 /km² (4,694.7 /sq mi)

Besançon Geography

Geographic Information regarding City of Besançon.

Besançon Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 47.2367, Longitude: 6.02231
47° 14′ 12″ North, 6° 1′ 20″ East
Besançon Area6,505 hectares
65.05 km² (25.12 sq mi)
Besançon AltitudeMinimum 235 m, Maximum 610 m, Average 423 m
Besançon ClimateOceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb)

Besançon Distance

Distance (in kilometers) between Besançon and the biggest cities of France.

Paris 324 kmMarseilles 442 kmLyon 188 km closest
Toulouse 540 kmNice 406 kmNantes 572 km
Montpellier 438 kmStrasbourg 197 kmBordeaux 577 km
Lille 436 kmRennes 584 kmRheims 270 km

Besançon Map

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Besançon Nearby cities and villages

Beure 3.5 kmMorre 3.5 kmLa Vèze 4.2 km
Montfaucon 4.4 kmChalezeule 4.7 kmÉcole-Valentin 4.9 km
Pirey 5.3 kmAvanne-Aveney 5.8 kmChalèze 6 km
Pugey 6.1 kmThise 6.5 kmMiserey-Salines 6.7 km

Besançon Twin towns, Sister cities

The City of Besançon has international agreements with its different pairings.

Besançon Zone

Time zone of Besançon.

Besançon Local time
Besançon Time zoneUTC +1:00 (Europe/Paris)
Summer time UTC +2:00
Winter time UTC +1:00

Besançon Weather

Weather forecast for the next coming days and current time of Besançon.

Besançon Sunrise and sunset

Find below the times of sunrise and sunset calculated 7 days to Besançon.

DaySunrise and sunsetTwilightNautical twilightAstronomical twilight
15 March06:47 - 12:44 - 18:4106:17 - 19:1205:41 - 19:47 05:05 - 20:24
16 March06:45 - 12:44 - 18:4306:15 - 19:1305:39 - 19:49 05:03 - 20:25
17 March06:43 - 12:44 - 18:4406:13 - 19:1405:37 - 19:50 05:00 - 20:27
18 March06:41 - 12:43 - 18:4606:11 - 19:1605:35 - 19:52 04:58 - 20:28
19 March06:39 - 12:43 - 18:4706:09 - 19:1705:33 - 19:53 04:56 - 20:30
20 March06:37 - 12:43 - 18:4806:07 - 19:1905:31 - 19:55 04:54 - 20:32
21 March06:35 - 12:42 - 18:5006:05 - 19:2005:29 - 19:56 04:52 - 20:33

Besançon Hotel

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Hotel Hotel ReginaHotel Regina
Besançon
The Hotel Regina is located in a quiet courtyard in the historical centre of Besancon. It offers comfortable rooms with simple decor and free Wi-Fi internet access. All the rooms at Hotel Regina come with a private bathroom, toilet and a TV... view more
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€ 69
Hotel Hotel Du NordHotel Du Nord

Besançon
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... view more
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€ 69
Hotel Hôtel de ParisHôtel de Paris

Besançon
Located in the centre of Besançon, Hôtel de Paris offers contemporary décor, a 24-hour reception, terrace and massage treatments upon request. The Besançon Citadelle is just a 15-minute walk away... view more
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€ 86
Hotel Hotel VaubanHotel Vauban

Besançon
Located in Besançon, Hotel Vauban a 2-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and an 18-minute walk from the Citadel of Besançon. It offers free internet access, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace... view more
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€ 70
Hotel ibis Besançon Centre Villeibis Besançon Centre Ville

Besançon
Located in the old town of Besançon, ibis Besançon Centre Ville is 500 metres from Viotte Train Station and both the Vauban Citadel and the Museum of Fine Arts can be found within a 20-minute walk... view more
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€ 55
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Besançon Transport

TramBicycle sharing system 

Airport

Geneva International Airport 111.4 kmEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg 120.2 kmBern Airport 117.4 km

Besançon Nearby

Below is a list of activities and point of interest in Besançon and its surroundings.

Mont des Buis 2.4 kmBois d’ Anglans 6.2 kmBois d’ Aglans 6.2 km
Forêt de Chailluz 7.4 kmLe Grand Bois 8.5 kmLes Corvées 11.5 km
Forêt de Chauley 13.4 kmForêt du Gros Bois 14.7 kmForêt de Vaite 15.6 km
Bois de la Côte de Vaite 15.6 kmBois du Landet 18.9 kmBois sur Roche 20.3 km
Bois d’ Ully 20.7 kmBois d’ Avrigney 21 kmBois de la Charrière 21.9 km
Forêt de l’ Aiguillon 22.1 kmForêt de L’Aiguillon 22.1 kmBois de Plumont 23.1 km
Ferme de Maison du Bois 23.3 kmBois du Grand Val 24.5 kmForêt d’ Arne 25.6 km
Bois de la Grosse Aige 26.2 kmFranche-Comté 26.4 kmFree Country of Burgundy 26.4 km
La Franche-Comté 26.4 kmForêt de Fertans 28.5 km

Nuclear power plant

Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant 99.1 kmFessenheim Nuclear Power Plant 137.5 kmGösgen Nuclear Power Plant 147.6 km

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