La Gare d'eau, Riverside park in Besançon, France.
The Gare d'eau park extends between the Vauban fortifications and the Doubs River, providing green spaces and walking paths for visitors throughout the year.
The park underwent significant renovations during the 1970s, preserving this natural space against urban development projects that threatened its existence.
The park hosts the annual literary festival 'Les Mots Doubs' in September, bringing together authors and readers in a natural setting.
Visitors can access the park Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Thursday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
The park features a riverside snack bar where visitors can enjoy refreshments while watching ducks swim in the adjacent waters.
Location: Besançon
Address: Bd Charles de Gaulle, 25000 Besançon, France 25000 Besançon 25000 Besançon
Opening Hours: Lundi-Mercredi 09:30-20:00; Jeudi-Dimanche 09:30-21:30
GPS coordinates: 47.23134,6.02052
Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:41
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.
Prefecture hotel of Doubs
230 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Refuge
488 m
Hotel de Clévans
442 m
Église Notre-Dame
492 m
Grand séminaire de Besançon
510 m
Cordeliers tower
643 m
Tour de Chamars
139 m
Jardins de la Gare d'eau
85 m
Hôtel Henrion de Magnoncourt
288 m
Hôtel Montmartin
169 m
Hôtel Isabey
388 m
Fontaine des Dames
279 m
Tour du Marais
275 m
Hôtel Querret du Bois
467 m
Corps de garde de Chamars
169 m
Hôtel de Courbouzon
428 m
Hôtel Fleury de Villayer
377 m
Hôtel Michotey
532 m
Hôtel Gavinet
316 m
Hôtel de Courbouzon-Villefrançon
448 m
Hôtel de Valay
408 m
Hôtel Terrier
412 m
Le Magasin de Sel de Besançon
461 m
Pont Charles-de-Gaulle
248 m
Maison, Place de la Préfecture, Rue de la Préfecture, 5 rue Charles-Nodier
289 m
Immeuble, 9, 9bis rue Charles-Nodier
292 m
Chapelle du grand séminaire de Besançon
517 m
Maison, 13 rue de la Préfecture, Promenade Granvelle
503 mReviews
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