St. Maurice Church, Besançon

Name: St. Maurice Church
Address: 119B Grande Rue, Besançon, 25000, France
Telephone: +33 3 81 25 28 34

#32 among attractions in Besançon

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The church of Saint-Maurice is a church in downtown Besançon in Franche-Comté dedicated to Saint Maurice. Its foundation is attested as early as the 6th century. The church was demolished and rebuilt several times; the current Jesuit-style building dates from the early eighteenth century.

The church has been registered as a historical monument since January 13, 1938.

Coordinates: 47°14'10"N, 6°1'40"E

Address

119B Grande RueCentre - Chapelle des Buis (Sarrail)Besançon 25000 France

Contact

+33 3 81 25 28 34

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Maurice Church?

Nearby attractions include Bibliothèque municipale de Besançon, Besançon (1 min walk), Musée du Temps, Besançon (2 min walk), Fontaine Saint-Quentin, Besançon (4 min walk), Square Castan, Besançon (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Maurice Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Maurice Church:

Bus

Saint-Maurice • Lines: 10, 4, 6, Citadelle, L3 (1 min walk)
Jean Cornet • Lines: 10, 4, 6, 87, Citadelle, L3 (2 min walk)

Tram

République • Lines: T1, T2 (9 min walk)
Chamars • Lines: T1, T2 (10 min walk)

Train

Besançon-Mouillère (11 min walk)
Besançon-Viotte (21 min walk)