Besançon Astronomical Observatory, Besançon

Name: Besançon Astronomical Observatory
Address: Besançon, France

#36 among attractions in Besançon

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The Besançon Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Centre national de la recherche scientifique. It is located in Besançon, France. ()

Local name: Observatoire de Besançon Coordinates: 47°14'49"N, 5°59'23"E

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Montrapon - Montboucons (Observatoire)Besançon France

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Nearby attractions include: Basilica of Saint-Ferjeux, Jardin botanique de Besançon, Saint-Ferjeux, Fort of Justices.

1 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica of Saint-Ferjeux, Besançon
25 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Besançon, France, the Basilica of Saint-Ferjeux stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This church, dedicated to Saints Ferjeux and Ferréol, who are said to have brought Christianity...
1.2 miE
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de Besançon, Besançon
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Besançon, France, the Jardin botanique de Besançon is a verdant oasis that captivates visitors with its diverse collection of flora. This botanical garden, a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life, is a testament to the city's commitment...
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Saint-Ferjeux, Besançon
24 min walk • Saint-Ferjeux is a district of Besançon located to the west of the...
1 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort of Justices, Besançon
27 min walk • The Fort of Justices was built in the 1860s or early 1870s located in Montrapon-Fontaine-Écu, Besançon, Franche-Comté. It was constructed for use in the Franco-Prussian War to stop the Prussian forces from invading from Vesoul, but was never used in battle and was abandoned.
1.2 miSE
47°14'5"N • 6°0'28"E
Haras National de Besançon, Besançon
31 min walk • Farm
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Les Tilleroyes, Besançon
26 min walk • The area of Tilleroyes is a small section of Besançon, France, which is located to the north of the city.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
La Butte, Besançon
33 min walk • Butte is a sector of Besançon, located in the center of the city.
~1840 ftNE
Universities and schools
École nationale supérieure de mécanique et des microtechniques, Besançon
9 min walk • The École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques is a French school of engineering. It is part of Polyméca, a network of schools focusing on mechanical engineering.
0.7 miE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Stade Léo Lagrange, Besançon
18 min walk • Stade Léo Lagrange is a stadium in Besançon, France. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Racing Besançon. The stadium holds 10,500 spectators. On 31 January 2014, it hosted a Six Nations Under 20s Championship match between France and England with France winning 21 - 15.
0.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Palais des Sports, Besançon
13 min walk • The Palais des Sports, also known as Palais des sports Ghani-Yalouz, is an indoor sports arena, located in Besançon, France. The capacity of the arena is 4,000 people. The stadium is named after Ghani Yalouz, a French former Olympic wrestler. It is currently home to the Besançon Basket Comté Doubs basketball team.