The most beautiful natural sites to discover Besançon

Promenons us in the woods… It borders the city on the north-west side and extends from its proud trees to 1 673 ha. Complete health course, area of attraction of the Main Barracks (parking, shelters, playgrounds, hiking trails) and a zoo area (a water point, nest park…) are all guarantees of change and green. Finally, on the roads, or on the stone roads, offer a forest trip about 1 h 15, in the heart of the Massif forest, every Sunday, starting from the Main barracks.

Just a few kilometres from Besançon, this exceptional view of the Franc Chapel is located in the hamlet of the Buis Chapel, on horseback on Fontain, Morre and Boucle. This lookout on the crest of St. Stephen Hill is approximately 500 metres high. So the Bisontins come there on the big summer heats to find a fresh breeze. After a little tour in the hamlet, you can quietly visit our Buis Lady Chapel before pushing to the lookout. Next, we will stop at Notre-Dame de la Libération, a small church built in a former fort in the aftermath of the Second World War in memory of the Bisontins and Bisontines victims of the conflict. A statue of more than 7 metres overlooks the panorama and the small church. Between contemplation, historic walk and point of view, the pretexts for making this walk are numerous.

A few steps from the city centre, 90 ha of shade and 8 km of pedestrian paths, half of which are reachable in all seasons and by all the time. A 1 700 m health course will probably complement your walk. From the fort of Bregille you can admire the citadel of high (which is not so common), as well as a panoramic view of Besançon. On sunny days, the sunset is facing you from this fort! To get there: The car from the Chemin du fort de Bregille or, more picturesque, a pedestrian trail (departure above the Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc church).

See to believe it! The best preserved nature in Europe is in Franche-Comté… Forests occupy half of that territory. The regional natural parks of the Balls des Vosges and Haut-Jura cover 4650 km ². The hiking trails are 7000 km, the water courses over 5350 km. There are more than 80 lakes… Discover the Plateau des Mille Etangs, the valleys of Saône, La Loue, the Doubs, some of the most beautiful villages in France like Pesmes, heritage towns such as Arbois, Belfort, Besançon, Dole, Montbéliard, Pontarlier, Vesoul…