St. Peter's Church, Besançon

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: 8-12 Place du 8 Septembre, Besançon, 25000, France
Telephone: +33 1 85 36 98 65

#40 among attractions in Besançon

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The Saint-Pierre de Besançon church is located in the Boucle district, on the Place du Huit-Septembre, in the heart of the city center. It is named after the first pope and apostle of Christ of Christianity, Saint Peter. It is part of the Pastoral Unit of Saint Etienne, which includes the churches of the city center as well as that of Morre.

Coordinates: 47°14'18"N, 6°1'29"E

Address

8-12 Place du 8 SeptembreCentre - Chapelle des Buis (République)Besançon 25000 France

Contact

+33 1 85 36 98 65

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St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, Evangelical Missionary Church of Besançon, Synagogue of Besançon, Besançon Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Church?

Nearby attractions include Palais de Justice, Besançon (3 min walk), Fontaine des Clarisses, Besançon (5 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, Besançon (5 min walk), Temple du Saint-Esprit, Besançon (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Church:

Bus

8 Septembre • Lines: 10, 4, 6, Citadelle, L3 (1 min walk)
Granges • Lines: 10, 4, 6, 87, Citadelle, L3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Révolution • Lines: T1, T2 (5 min walk)
République • Lines: T1, T2 (6 min walk)

Train

Besançon-Mouillère (12 min walk)
Besançon-Viotte (16 min walk)