Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences La City

After a visit to the city of Besançon, which dazzles so much with its rich heritage, culture and environment, you leave the city which saw the birth of Victor Hugo and the Lumière Brothers. You set off to attack the hill to reach the Chapelle des Buis. What a discovery! But it is time to continue meandering towards Montfaucon, then Saône, Mamirolle and finally Foucherans. This trail is part of the 2000 km long route of the Via Francigena which goes from Canterbury to Rome. To see all the...

This urban route will take you to the heart of the Battant district in the city of Besançon. This walk is suitable for family days and will satisfy the historical curiosity of young and old. The route follows the Quai Veil Picard and takes the direction of Fort Griffon, the second citadel built by Vauban. This military monument dates from the 17th century and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will pass by the Square Bouchot and the Promenade des Glacis before returning to the banks of...

This hiking route allows you to visit the fortified town of Besançon. The route starts from Rue Charles Nodier, near Parc Notre-Dame. It passes by the magnificent Saint-Jean Cathedral dating from the 2nd century nestled at the foot of the citadel built by Vauban. You will reach Le Doubs and the bastioned tower of Rivotte before crossing the Pont de Bregille and following Le Doubs on the other bank. The route crosses the Promenade Micaud and the Esplanade Jean-Luc Lagarce and then runs along...

The Via Francigena is the common name of an ancient pilgrimage route that leads from France to Rome and Puglia. On this route, you will take the segment that goes from Besançon to Étalans. Departing from the Esplanade Jean-Luc Lagarce, you will first follow the Doubs on the Chemin de la Malate which passes by the Tour de Bregille. You will then go inland through fields, Saône marshes, forests and typical villages of this beautiful region of Burgundy-Franche-Comté.