Porte Rivotte, Besançon

Name: Porte Rivotte
Address: Porte Rivotte, Besançon, 25000, France
Telephone: +33 1 25 45 36 98

#41 among attractions in Besançon

City gate, Historical place, Architecture, Monuments and statues

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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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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.

~1010 ftS
Landmark 17th-century fortress and museum
Citadel of Besançon, Besançon
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0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, Besançon
16 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Besançon, the Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology stands as a cultural beacon in this picturesque French city. Established in 1694, it is renowned for being the oldest public museum in France.
~770 ftW
Church
Besançon Cathedral, Besançon
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Besançon, the Besançon Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint John, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This magnificent church, with foundations dating back to the 12th century, is a...
~850 ftW
Ruins, Historic walking areas, Park
Square Castan, Besançon
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~680 ftW
Observatories and planetariums
Besançon astronomical clock, Besançon
4 min walk • The Besançon Astronomical Clock, housed within the historic Cathedral of Saint-Jean in the city of Besançon, France, is a marvel of horological engineering and artistry. This intricate timepiece, installed in 1860, is not merely a clock but an elaborate planetarium...
0.5 miN
Architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort of Beauregard, Besançon
12 min walk • The Fort of Beauregard is a historic bastion perched on the hills of the picturesque city of Besançon, France. As a testament to the city's rich military history, this fortress, which dates back to the 19th century, stands as a silent guardian overlooking the...
0.5 miN
Forts and castles
Fort of Bregille, Besançon
12 min walk • Perched high on the hills overlooking the historic city of Besançon, the Fort of Bregille stands as a testament to the region's strategic military importance. This imposing fortification, a key element in the city's defensive network, offers visitors a unique glimpse...
~1960 ftNE
Church
Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Besançon
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Besançon, France, the Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This serene place of worship, while less renowned than some of its grandiose counterparts, offers a tranquil...
~1740 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Musée du Temps, Besançon
9 min walk • The Besançon Time Museum is a museum of history and watchmaking in Besançon in the Doubs in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, installed in one of the most beautiful palaces in the city, the Palais Granvelle.
0.5 miN
Playground, Park
Promenade Micaud, Besançon
13 min walk • The Micaud park or Micaud walk is a public garden of Besançon located at the edge of the Doubs. It is named after Jean-Agathe Micaud, former mayor of Besançon from 1835 to 1843, and initiator of the park in 1843.
0.4 miW
Church
Church of Our Lady, Besançon
11 min walk • The Notre-Dame church is a Catholic place of worship located on rue Mégevand, in the Boucle district of Besançon.

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)