Childrens laughter filled the air as the gilded carousel circled round and round. Families sunned on benches in the pedestrian-only Place de 8 Septembre square, waiters balanced trays of espresso and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Just a short hop from the Swiss border, the walled city of Besançon is a showcase of centuries of French ...

As a child, the famous chef used to catch and sell frogs to make enough money to be able to afford to eat out at one of his home town’s excellent restaurants, triggering an enduring love affair with ...

In November 1885, a New York Times journalist set out to introduce his readers to a city which, despite its "delightful" attractions, remained almost unheard-of outside France. "I have called Besançon ...

The holiday season is always packed with Belgian cyclo-cross events, but this weekend, part of the peloton will head to France for the World Cup in Besançon on Sunday. With big names like Mathieu van ...

Besancon has been named the French Switzerland, offering breathtaking sights mixed with rich history. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've ...

Discover the latest Architecture news and projects on Besancon at ArchDaily, the world's largest architecture website. Stay up-to-date with articles and updates on the newest developments in ...

Maghalie Rochette swaps Cyclo-cross Nationals for a World Cup podium By Simone Giuliani Published November 28, 2021 News Postponement of Canadian Championships led to late switch to Besançon, where ...

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