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Besançon

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01 · Overview

Besançon, in brief

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02 · History

How Besançon took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Besançon

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Besançon

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Besançon

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Besançon

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Besançon

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08 · Questions

Questions about Besançon

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01 · Q&A

Where is Besançon located and what are its coordinates?

Besançon is situated in France at geographic coordinates 47.2488, 6.0182 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Besançon?

Besançon has a recorded population of approximately 128,426 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Besançon?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Besançon include fr-FR, frp, br, co, ca, eu, oc, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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