Fort of its signed fortifications Vauban and its lion designed by Bartholdi, Belfort is a very colourful and animated city. At the foot of the citadel, the old town and the suburbs of the centre are made up of old residential buildings and public buildings where the harmony of the facades of the facades (pink, yellow, red, blue or green). It is one of the most colourful cities in France. Its parks and gardens are privileged stops for tourists and hikers. A city with a rich historical heritage, it is also very attractive with, among other things, the largest flea market in Eastern France, every first Sunday of the month (March to December). There are many treasures from over 150 dealers and brac. Also discover the International university Music Festival. Belfort welcomes, on the weekend of Pentecost, 14 places of the old town, 80 concerts and 3 000 musicians from all over the world. Not forgetting the Eurockéennes, every first weekend in July, this outdoor rock festival brings together nearly 80 000 spectators… Finally, art is present through beautiful exhibitions put in place by the City and thanks to the donation made by Maurice Jardot of works by Picasso, Léger, Braque, Laurens or Chagall. A real treasure housed in a master house at No 8 of the rue de Mulhouse. The city recently obtained the City of Art and History label.

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Porte de la Forteresse de Belfort. milosk50 - Fotolia
La citadelle PIERRE DELAGUERARD - ICONOTEC
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Le lion de Belfort PIERRE DELAGUERARD - ICONOTEC

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