Home Cityscape Nature Travel Articles

travelBesancon

Citadelle de Besancon (2018)

Besançon is hugged by River Doubs on three sides. The citadel sits atop the choke point, offering amazing views. There's also a zoo in the compound. Thi...

Published by Dr Jiulin Teng on 27 Feb 2020 · Updated on 25 Jul 2021

Keywords: besanconbourgognecitadelfortressfranche-comtemountainriver

Hero Image for Citadelle de Besancon (2018)

During my trip to the Eastern French town of Besançon, the visit to the citadel was certainly the highlight. Besançon is hugged by River Doubs on three sides. The citadel sits atop the choke point, offering amazing views. There's also a zoo in the compound.

Gallery: Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808

Besancon

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #1

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #2

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #3

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #4

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #5

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #6

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #7

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #8

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #9

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #10

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #11

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #12

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #13

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #14

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #15

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #16

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #17

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #18

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #19

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #20

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #21

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #22

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #23

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #24

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #25

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #26

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #27

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #28

Citadel of Besancon Summer 201808 #29

Recent Posts in travel

Cover for post Xishuangbanna Misc 2025

28 Jun 2025

Xishuangbanna Misc 2025

These photos were taken in the city of Xishuangbanna in May 2025. The album is supplemented by albums of the Xishuangbanna Gaozhuang and Xishuangbanna Manting Park.

Cover for post Xishuangbanna Manting Park 2025

28 Jun 2025

Xishuangbanna Manting Park 2025

These photos were taken in the Manting Park in Xishuangbanna in May 2025.

Cover for post Xishuangbanna Gaozhuang 2025

28 Jun 2025

Xishuangbanna Gaozhuang 2025

These photos were taken in the Gaozhuang area in Xishuangbanna in May 2025.

Cover for post Puer 2025

19 Jun 2025

These photos were taken in the city of Pu'er (Simao district) in May 2025.