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Porte Rivotte, Besançon

#41 among attractions in Besançon

City gate, Historical place, Architecture, Monuments and statues
Porte Rivotte

Facts and practical information

The Rivotte Gate is a military building located in the Rivotte area, near the historic center of Besançon. It is one of the last two city gates of Besançon, along with the Carved Gate, still in elevation.

Coordinates: 47°14'3"N, 6°2'0"E
Address

Porte RivotteCentre - Chapelle des Buis (Sarrail)Besançon 25000 France

Contact
+33 1 25 45 36 98
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Day trips

Porte Rivotte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Besançon, Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, Besançon Cathedral, Square Castan.

  • citadel of besancon~1010 ftS
  • musee des beaux arts et darcheologie de besancon0.6 miNW
  • besancon cathedral~770 ftW
  • square castan besancon~850 ftW
  • astronomical clock besancon~680 ftW
  • fort of beauregard besancon0.5 miN
  • fort of bregille besancon0.5 miN
  • sainte jeanne darc church besancon~1960 ftNE
  • musee du temps besancon~1740 ftW
  • promenade micaud besancon0.5 miN
  • church of our lady besancon0.4 miW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porte Rivotte?

Nearby attractions include Besançon astronomical clock, Besançon (4 min walk), Besançon Cathedral, Besançon (4 min walk), Porte noire, Besançon (4 min walk), Square Castan, Besançon (5 min walk).

How to get to Porte Rivotte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porte Rivotte:

Bus
  • Porte Rivotte • Lines: 87 (1 min walk)
  • Jacobins • Lines: 87 (2 min walk)

Train
  • Besançon-Mouillère (12 min walk)
  • Besançon-Viotte (27 min walk)

Tram
  • République • Lines: T1, T2 (15 min walk)
  • Chamars • Lines: T1, T2 (16 min walk)

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