Franche-Comté is a cultural and historical region of eastern France. It is composed of the modern departments of Doubs, Jura, Haute-Saône and the Territoire de Belfort. In 2016, its population was 1,180,397. From 1956 to 2015, the Franche-Comté was a French administrative region. Since 1 January 2016, it has been part of the new region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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Besançon is the capital of the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The city is located in Eastern France, close to the Jura Mountains and the border with Switzerland.
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The Citadel of Besançon is a 17th-century fortress in Franche-Comté, France. It is one of the finest masterpieces of military architecture designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban.
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A class II river, the Loue River offers perfect routes for canoeing and kayaking in the Doubs, with family or friends. Between charming little villages and wild spaces, you can admire the superb scenery while enjoying the coolness of the river, which...
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If you are afraid of heights, don't bother: somewhere between hiking and climbing, the via ferrata of La Roche du Mont in Ornans will take you to new heights, on an aerial course of ladders, beams and other thrilling obstacles. On the cliffside,...
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Venture into the whitewater rapids of the Gorges de la Loue for a thrilling descent full of sensations! Alone in your single-seater inflatable kayak, you'll be the sole master of your craft. Paddle and try to adapt to the white water of this riv...
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Discover survival or strengthen your skills during a survival course in Besançon in the Doubs! Want to develop your survival skills? Then go to Besançon to join your instructor, a specialist in survival in the wilderness, on an unforget...
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