CITY WALK

Montbéliard, the second town of the department, weighs heavy for regional economic activity, with the PSA plants based at Sochaux. However, it has adapted to the new expectations of the inhabitants. A pleasant and lively city, the centre almost entirely pedestrian remains concentrated around some main streets. The rue des Febvres, pedestrian and commercial, leads St Martin and the Beurnier-Rossel Museum (1772-1774). The picturesque Belfort Street concentrates beautiful buildings, elegant antique facades, numerous shops and charming restaurants. The ruins at the end of the Castle Street were restored at the beginning of the century. It was in this street that Jean Daignaux, an aviation colonel (1891-1940), was a hero of the Second World War. We will obviously place St Maarten, the Protestant Temple and the Museum. To see also on the square, the house Forstner (1751 th century), the italianate decor, columns and capitals of the classical orders and a beautiful door dating back to. Place of Orient is the market. Cakes are taken (in small as well as in large format) and chocolates at Didier, Faubourg de Besançon, Chez Toptether, in the pedestrian square or in La Chocolate, 15, rue de Belfort (specialty of kirsch scented chocolate). You can also visit the city following the course and works of Schickhardt. Let us begin with the Lutheran temple Saint-Martin (the oldest of France) built from 1601 to 1604. It has benefited from extensive restoration in 1991. Let us continue with the Conservatory of Music, formerly the Logis des Gentlemen and the Halles Building (1536 to 1628). See also two 1719 th century buildings, the Hotel de Ville, in neo-classical style designed by Philippe de la Guêpière and the Centre of Art and Joke, dating back to. The Christmas season is particularly interesting to stroll through these streets because the Christmas market and Christmas lights give a wonderful look at this trip. To do absolutely in the region!