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Saint-Ferjeux (Besançon)
Saint-Ferjeux () is a district of Besançon located to the west of the city Geography The sector is located to the west of the city, near Planoise, Tilleroyes and Grette Monuments * Basilique Saint-Ferjeux The Basilica of St. Ferjeux is situated in Besançon, in the ''quartier'' of Saint-Ferjeux. It is dedicated to the patron saints of Besançon, Ferreolus and Ferrutio (''Ferréol et Ferjeux''). External links *Diocèse de Besançon Burials * Sa ... * Cemetery Education * Primary Public School Sapins Transports * Lines 1, 3, 10, 20 and 27 serve the area {{DEFAULTSORT:Saint-Ferjeux (Besancon) Areas of Besançon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Besançon
Besançon (, , , ; archaic german: Bisanz; la, Vesontio) is the prefecture of the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The city is located in Eastern France, close to the Jura Mountains and the border with Switzerland. Capital of the historic and cultural region of Franche-Comté, Besançon is home to the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional council headquarters, and is an important administrative centre in the region. It is also the seat of one of the fifteen French ecclesiastical provinces and one of the two divisions of the French Army. In 2019 the city had a population of 117,912, in a metropolitan area of 280,701, the second in the region in terms of population. Established in a meander of the river Doubs, the city was already important during the Gallo-Roman era under the name of ''Vesontio'', capital of the Sequani. Its geography and specific history turned it into a military stronghold, a garrison city, a political centre, and a religious c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planoise
Planoise () is an urban area in the western part of Besançon, France, built in the 1960s between the hill of Planoise and the district of Hauts-de-Chazal. It is the most populous district of Besançon, with 21,000 inhabitants (17% of the total inhabitants). Its inhabitants are called ''Planoisiens'' and ''Planoisiennes''. The area is constantly changing and developing. Despite difficult economic and social conditions, Planoise has become a commercial crossroads and a multicultural sector; the area is home to people from over 50 different cultural origins. It is a highly urbanized area (8,700 inhabitants per square kilometer) with few monuments or sites of interest, but the area contains notable buildings like the Departmental archives of Doubs and the Statue of Diversity. History The first traces of life in Planoise date back to 3000 BCE, during the Middle Paleolithic era. Objects were found in the Epoisses area during archaeological excavations, including a flint point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilleroyes
The area of Tilleroyes is a small section of Besançon, France, which is located to the north of the city. Toponymy The term "Tilleroyes" is formed from the word for lime plus the oye suffix that means a collection of plants. There was thus likely a forest of lime trees in the area. Education * Jean Boichard public kindergarten * Jean Boichard elementary school * School nurses Buildings * Sports Center * Castle Stables Galland * Clinique Saint Vincent * Sanatorium A sanatorium (from Latin '' sānāre'' 'to heal, make healthy'), also sanitarium or sanitorium, are antiquated names for specialised hospitals, for the treatment of specific diseases, related ailments and convalescence. Sanatoriums are often ... * Castle Galland References and sources * French page about Tilleroyes {{coord, 47, 14, 24, N, 5, 58, 29, E, type:landmark_source:kolossus-frwiki, display=title Tilleroyes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grette
The Grette is a little area of Besançon, located near the center of the city. Etymology The name "Grette" comes from the verb "gratter", meaning "to scrape" and refers to the removal of stones from the ground before it can be cultivated. History The first mention of the name "greete" was in 1544. In the 1950s, a few buildings were built. Geography The sector is located near the historical center of Besançon, between Butte, Velotte and Saint-Ferjeux. The river Doubs is one hundred meters from the area. Education * Veilles Perrières public kindergarten * Public Primary School of Grette * Veilles Perrières Public Primary School Shops * Hairdresser * Beerhouse Place of worship * Chapel of Saint-Thérése Military Buildings * Military barracks of Ruty Other administrative buildings * 1901 center, an association Roads * The principal road is the avenue of François Mitterrand, linking the district to Planoise. * Polygon Street links the area to the But ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basilique Saint-Ferjeux
The Basilica of St. Ferjeux is situated in Besançon, in the ''quartier'' of Saint-Ferjeux. It is dedicated to the patron saints of Besançon, Ferreolus and Ferrutio (''Ferréol et Ferjeux''). External links *Diocèse de Besançon Burials * Saints Ferreolus and Ferrutio Buildings and structures in Besançon Saint Ferjeux Saint Ferjeux In religious belief, a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. However, the use of the term ''saint'' depends on the context and denomination. In Catholic, Eastern Ortho ... Roman Catholic churches in Besançon Tourist attractions in Besançon {{France-church-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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