Caserne Ruty, Military barracks in central Besançon, France
Caserne Ruty is a military barracks in central Besançon comprising four separate buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The structures display classical military design with distinctive facades and roof features that are registered as historical monuments.
The barracks replaced Saint-Paul Barracks in the 19th century and took its name from General Charles-Étienne-François Ruty, a Besançon native born in 1774. Construction of the buildings spanned from 1735 to 1861, blending successive phases of French military design.
The barracks maintain their military function, housing the headquarters of the 1st Division and the 7th Armored Brigade of the French Army.
The barracks occupy a central location on Rue Bersot in Besançon and are accessible on foot. Since it remains an active military installation, check access conditions before planning a visit to the site.
The structures, built between 1735 and 1861, represent different periods of French military architecture and remain operational in the modern defense system.
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