Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Besançon, France
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2.4 km
25 m
Explore Besançon in France with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.
Individual Sights in BesançonSight 1: Église Sainte-Madeleine
The église Sainte-Madeleine is a neoclassical 18th century hall church in the Battant district of Besançon, France, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene. Antoine-Pierre II de Grammont, the archbishop of Besançon, had it built from 1746 to 1766 to plans by the architect Nicolas Nicole.
Sight 2: Synagogue de Besançon
The Synagogue of Besançon is the principal Jewish place of worship in the city of Besançon, France. The building is located in the area of Battant, near the old center of the town. It was built in 1869 and was inaugurated on 18 November. Since 1984 the building has been listed as a historical monument.
Sight 3: Ancien Hôpital du Saint-Esprit
The temple of the Holy Spirit is a Protestant parish, located in Besançon, Franche-Comté. The parish is a member of the United Protestant Church in France.
Sight 4: Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
The musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie in the French city of Besançon is the oldest public museum in France. It was set up in 1694, nearly a century before the Louvre became a public museum.
Wikipedia: Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon (EN), Website
Sight 5: Église Saint-Pierre
The church of Saint-Pierre de Besançon is located in the Boucle district, on the Place du Huit-Septembre, in the heart of the city centre. It is named after Christendom's first pope and apostle of Christ, St. Peter. It is part of the Saint Etienne Pastoral Unit, which includes the churches in the city centre as well as that of Morre.
Sight 6: Hôtel de Rosières
The Hôtel de Rosières is a private mansion located in Besançon in the Doubs department.
Sight 7: Petit Hôtel Chassignet
The Petit Hôtel Chassignet is a private mansion located in Besançon in the Doubs department.
Sight 8: Palais de Justice
The Besançon courthouse brings together the Besançon Court of Appeal, the Judicial Court and the Besançon Commercial Court on a single site.
Sight 9: Église Saint-François-Xavier
The Church of Saint-François-Xavier de Besançon is located in the historic centre of the city. It was built between 1680 and 1688 to serve as the chapel of the Jesuit college.
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