Hotel Du Nord

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...

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...

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.

This very short route is suitable for afternoon family walks. Departing from the Esplanade Jean-Luc Lagarce in the beautiful city of Besançon, the route takes you to the banks of the Doubs on a dirt path. It passes by the Promenade Micaud and the barge restaurant Le Chaland where you can stop to enjoy this nature in the center of the city. You will turn around and come back through the park.

This 6.12 kilometer route is suitable for walking or cycling. It is also suitable for family outings. You will leave from Besançon in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. You will follow the Doubs to the south. You will pass through Les Prés de Vaux. You will cross the Malate hydroelectric dam to cross to the other bank. You will follow the Chemin de la Malate. You will pass by Rivotte and the Tour de Bregille. You will cross the Pont de Bregille to find your starting...