Besancon

Besançon, the capital of the Franche-Comté region, stands at the intersection of the Rhine-Rhone corridor, cradled in a loop of the River Doubs. Besancon is one of the best preserved historic cities in France, with its Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and France’s first public museum. Musée des Beaux Arts, one of the finest and oldest provincial art galleries in France, is located in Besancon, as well as the Museum of Time. The city has a rich cultural and historical heritage, first class sports facilities, and offers something for everyone to enjoy.