Besançon (French and Arpitan: bəzɑ̃sɔ̃; archaic Bisanz, Besanzón) is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008. Located close to the border with Switzerland, it is the capital of the department of Doubs. Once proclaimed fir...
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city, capital of Doubs département, Franche-Comté région, eastern France. It lies astride a horseshoe meander of the Doubs River, 45 miles (75 km) ... [3 related articles]
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Administrative centre of the
département of Doubs and of the Franche-Comté region of France, situated on the River Doubs 75 km/47 mi east of Dijon; population (1999) 117,700. It is an agricultural trading centre and industries include the manufacture of textiles, processed foods, cars, and paper. It is the p...
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a city in and the capital of Doubs, in E France: Roman ruins. 126,187.
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