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Besançon

City in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Overview

Besançon is a city in France.

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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

1,994

Local Cost

1110

Local Income

2100

Cashless

English

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

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

100

Walk Score

100

Footways

1704.0

Airport

—

Distance

—

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Neighborhoods

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71 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Bouloie Bouloie is known for its university facilities and student housing options. The area hosts science and engineering departments along with student labs.Bregille Cassin Cassin has mostly residential blocks with a few local shops on the main streets. Public transit is limited and many residents rely on cars.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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