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| Country | France |
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| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
Besançon Administration
| Besançon Code (INSEE) | 25056 |
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| Besançon Post code | 25000 |
| Besançon Mayor | Mrs. Anne VIGNOT |
Besançon Contact info
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| Besançon Postal address | 2 Rue Mégevand 25000 BESANCON France |
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| Besançon Phone number | 03 81 61 50 50 International: +33 3 81 61 50 50 |
| Besançon Fax number | 03 81 61 50 99 International: +33 3 81 61 50 99 |
| Besançon Email address | [email protected] |
| Besançon Website | www.besancon.fr |
| Other information | Besançon |
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Besançon Demography
Information on the people and the population of Besançon.
| Besançon Population | 117,912 inhabitants |
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| Besançon Population Density | 1,812.6 /km² (4,694.7 /sq mi) |
Besançon Geography
Geographic Information regarding City of Besançon.
| Besançon Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 47.2367, Longitude: 6.02231 47° 14′ 12″ North, 6° 1′ 20″ East |
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| Besançon Area | 6,505 hectares 65.05 km² (25.12 sq mi) |
| Besançon Altitude | Minimum 235 m, Maximum 610 m, Average 423 m |
| Besançon Climate | Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb) |
Besançon Distance
Distance (in kilometers) between Besançon and the biggest cities of France.
| Paris 324 km | Marseilles 442 km | Lyon 188 km closest |
| Toulouse 540 km | Nice 406 km | Nantes 572 km |
| Montpellier 438 km | Strasbourg 197 km | Bordeaux 577 km |
| Lille 436 km | Rennes 584 km | Rheims 270 km |
Besançon Map
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Besançon Nearby cities and villages
| Beure 3.5 km | Morre 3.5 km | La Vèze 4.2 km |
| Montfaucon 4.4 km | Chalezeule 4.7 km | École-Valentin 4.9 km |
| Pirey 5.3 km | Avanne-Aveney 5.8 km | Chalèze 6 km |
| Pugey 6.1 km | Thise 6.5 km | Miserey-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 | |
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| Besançon Time zone | UTC +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.
| Day | Sunrise and sunset | Twilight | Nautical twilight | Astronomical twilight |
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| 7 April | 07:02 - 13:37 - 20:13 | 06:30 - 20:45 | 05:53 - 21:22 | 05:12 - 22:03 |
| 8 April | 07:00 - 13:37 - 20:15 | 06:28 - 20:46 | 05:50 - 21:24 | 05:10 - 22:05 |
| 9 April | 06:58 - 13:37 - 20:16 | 06:26 - 20:47 | 05:48 - 21:26 | 05:07 - 22:06 |
| 10 April | 06:56 - 13:37 - 20:17 | 06:24 - 20:49 | 05:46 - 21:27 | 05:05 - 22:08 |
| 11 April | 06:54 - 13:36 - 20:19 | 06:22 - 20:50 | 05:44 - 21:29 | 05:03 - 22:10 |
| 12 April | 06:52 - 13:36 - 20:20 | 06:20 - 20:52 | 05:42 - 21:31 | 05:00 - 22:12 |
| 13 April | 06:50 - 13:36 - 20:22 | 06:18 - 20:53 | 05:40 - 21:32 | 04:58 - 22:14 |
Besançon Hotel
Our team has selected for you a list of hotel in Besançon classified by value for money. Book your hotel room at the best price.
 | Hotel 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 | from € 69 |
| Hotel 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 | from € 69 |
| Hôtel 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 | from € 86 |
| Hotel 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 | from € 70 |
| ibis 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 | from € 55 |
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Besançon Transport
| Tram | Bicycle sharing system |
Airport
| Geneva International Airport 111.4 km | EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg 120.2 km | Bern 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 km | Bois d’ Anglans 6.2 km | Bois d’ Aglans 6.2 km |
| Forêt de Chailluz 7.4 km | Le Grand Bois 8.5 km | Les Corvées 11.5 km |
| Forêt de Chauley 13.4 km | Forêt du Gros Bois 14.7 km | Forêt de Vaite 15.6 km |
| Bois de la Côte de Vaite 15.6 km | Bois du Landet 18.9 km | Bois sur Roche 20.3 km |
| Bois d’ Ully 20.7 km | Bois d’ Avrigney 21 km | Bois de la Charrière 21.9 km |
| Forêt de l’ Aiguillon 22.1 km | Forêt de L’Aiguillon 22.1 km | Bois de Plumont 23.1 km |
| Ferme de Maison du Bois 23.3 km | Bois du Grand Val 24.5 km | Forêt d’ Arne 25.6 km |
| Bois de la Grosse Aige 26.2 km | Franche-Comté 26.4 km | Free Country of Burgundy 26.4 km |
| La Franche-Comté 26.4 km | Forêt de Fertans 28.5 km |
Nuclear power plant
| Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant 99.1 km | Fessenheim Nuclear Power Plant 137.5 km | Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant 147.6 km |
Besançon Page
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