Church of Our Lady, Besançon

Name: Church of Our Lady
Address: Besançon, France

#31 among attractions in Besançon

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Facts and practical information

The Notre-Dame church is a Catholic place of worship located on rue Mégevand, in the Boucle district of Besançon.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 47°14'4"N, 6°1'30"E

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Centre - Chapelle des Buis (Chamars)Besançon France

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Church of Our Lady – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, Besançon
12 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.
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Synagogue of Besançon, Besançon
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Observatories and planetariums
Besançon astronomical clock, Besançon
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~710 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Musée du Temps, Besançon
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0.5 miNW
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Battant, Besançon
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0.6 miNE
Playground, Park
Promenade Micaud, Besançon
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Our Lady?

Nearby attractions include Fontaine du Doubs, Besançon (3 min walk), Fontaine des Dames, Besançon (4 min walk), Musée du Temps, Besançon (4 min walk), Fontaine des Clarisses, Besançon (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of Our Lady by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Our Lady:

Bus

Granvelle • Lines: 10, 4, 6, Citadelle (2 min walk)
Préfecture • Lines: 10, 4, 6, Citadelle (3 min walk)

Tram

Chamars • Lines: T1, T2 (6 min walk)
Révolution • Lines: T1, T2 (11 min walk)

Train

Besançon-Mouillère (16 min walk)
Besançon-Viotte (23 min walk)