Besançon
Besançon is a city in eastern France serving as the prefecture of the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It lies on the Doubs river at the foothills of the Jura Mountains, close to the Swiss border. The city has a long history dating from Roman times and developed as an important administrative, commercial, and cultural center.
The architectural heart of Besançon combines medieval and early modern features. The Citadel of Besançon, a
Besançon has historically been a center of watchmaking and microtechnology, a tradition reflected in its specialized
With a population of around 120,000 in the city proper and a broader metropolitan area, Besançon is