Fort de Chaudanne, Besançon

Name: Fort de Chaudanne
Address: Besançon, France

#69 among attractions in Besançon

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Fort Chaudanne or Fort Baudrand is a fortification located on the Chaudanne hill in the Velotte district of Besançon.

Coordinates: 47°13'37"N, 6°1'25"E

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Butte - Frette (Grette)Besançon France

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Fort de Chaudanne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Besançon, Besançon Cathedral, Square Castan, Besançon astronomical clock.

0.5 miNE
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Church
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Ruins, Historic walking areas, Park
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Observatories and planetariums
Besançon astronomical clock, Besançon
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0.9 miN
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Magdalene Church, Besançon
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0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
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0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Musée du Temps, Besançon
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0.5 miN
Church
Church of Our Lady, Besançon
14 min walk • The Notre-Dame church is a Catholic place of worship located on rue Mégevand, in the Boucle district of Besançon.
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Church
St. Maurice Church, Besançon
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0.7 miN
Palace
Palais de Justice, Besançon
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Church
Abbaye Saint-Paul, Besançon
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort de Chaudanne?

Nearby attractions include Fontaine des Dames, Besançon (11 min walk), Fontaine du Doubs, Besançon (13 min walk), Citadel of Besançon, Besançon (14 min walk), Church of Our Lady, Besançon (14 min walk).

How to get to Fort de Chaudanne by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort de Chaudanne:

Bus

Fort de Chaudanne • Lines: 24 (5 min walk)
Deux Lys • Lines: 24 (8 min walk)

Tram

Chamars • Lines: T1, T2 (13 min walk)
Polygone • Lines: T1, T2 (17 min walk)

Train

Besançon-Mouillère (27 min walk)