Besançon is a city in eastern France, on the Doubs River. It’s the capital of the Franche-Comté region. The old city is surrounded by fortifications built in the 16th century. The citadel, with its 12 bastions, overlooks the river and the city. The Grand Besançon Cathedral, begun in the 12th century, has a Gothic facade and a Renaissance interior. The Musée des Beaux-Arts has paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck and others. The city is also home to the University of Franche-Comté.
Average temperatures during the day in Besançon.