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Saint Peter's Church – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint Peter's Church – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon

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Saint Peter's Church – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon

00:45

11.6km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.71 km for 56 m

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2.19 km

Kathedrale Notre-Dame du Refuge in Besancon

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The Chapelle Notre-Dame du Refuge is a Catholic chapel in Besançon, built between 1739 and 1745 by the architect Nicolas Nicole. The chapel was originally part of a monastery, but …

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2.74 km

Saint Peter's Church

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Impressive church in the old town.

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3.99 km

One of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Boucle

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Superb spot to admire what makes one of the charms of Besançon: the meeting of nature with the city.
From here, the picture consists of the ancient ramparts, the Citadel …

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4.25 km

Along the fortifications

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Vauban Fortifications: Besançon's fortifications were largely designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, a famous military engineer of the 17th century. His designs included strategic defenses such as bastions, ramparts and moats.

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4.58 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

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The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the …

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4.93 km

View of the Vauban Citadel

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Here you get a good idea of the size of the citadel.

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5.41 km

Besançon - View of the Vauban citadel

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Beautiful view of the Citadelle, directly from the bike path

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6.37 km

Lock and Waterfall on the Doubs with View of the Citadel

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Lock, Doubs and view of the citadel.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

3.33 km

1.03 km

199 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

587 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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