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Besançon
City in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Overview
Besançon, set in the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France, blends rich history with modern living along the scenic river Doubs. The city is renowned for its UNESCO-listed Citadel, lively arts scene, and lush green surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Population
120,057
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.25°, 6.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,994
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
78
English
52
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1215 mm
Internet Speed
254 Mbps
Upload
248 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
154
Coworking
4
Cafes
54
Nightlife
45
Parks
51
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1704.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Neighborhoods
Mapped71 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 71 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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