Place Granvelle, Urban square in Besançon, France.
Place Granvelle features tree-lined walkways, grassy areas, and a central music kiosk constructed in 1884 alongside a Wallace fountain.
The space evolved from a 16th-century private garden of Granvelle Palace into a public promenade in 1778 under architect Alexandre Bertrand's direction.
The square houses three monuments, including a tribute to Victor Hugo inaugurated in 1902 to commemorate the centenary of his birth in Besançon.
The square connects multiple streets, including Rue Granvelle, Rue de la Préfecture, Rue Lacoré, and Rue Mairet, making it a central meeting point.
An artificial grotto built in 1860 uses materials from the international exhibition held at Place de la Révolution, adding geological interest to the garden.
Location: Besançon
Address: Pl. Granvelle, 25000 Besançon, France 25000 Besançon 25000 Besançon
GPS coordinates: 47.23523,6.02601
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:11
The monuments and historical buildings of Besançon reflect 2000 years of architecture. The Vauban citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, overlooks the old town. The center houses Saint-Jean Cathedral with its astronomical clock, Granvelle Palace with its Museum of Time, as well as numerous civil, religious, and military buildings from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The squares, parks, and quays lining the Doubs complement this architectural ensemble.
Theater of Besançon
93 m
Granvelle palace
68 m
Time museum
96 m
Kursaal de Besançon
90 m
Église Notre-Dame
109 m
Grand séminaire de Besançon
158 m
Église Saint-Maurice
135 m
Hôtel Terrier de Santans
221 m
Hôtel de Buyer
112 m
Fontaine des Carmes
119 m
Église des Carmes de Besançon
97 m
Les 2 Scènes
93 m
Hôtel Isabey
217 m
Hôtel de Clermont
169 m
Fontaine du Doubs
171 m
Hôtel Michotey
156 m
Hôtel de Maîche
171 m
Hôtel de Valay
197 m
Hôtel de Ligniville
119 m
Maison, 131bis Grande Rue
186 m
Maison, 131 Grande Rue
186 m
Maison, 133 Grande Rue
214 m
Maison, 4 rue de la Vieille-Monnaie
212 m
Chapelle du grand séminaire de Besançon
143 m
Maison, 129 Grande Rue
179 m
Maison, 13 rue de la Préfecture, Promenade Granvelle
104 m
Maison, 80 Grande Rue
150 m
Immeuble, 110 Grande Rue
132 mReviews
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