Parliament of Besançon, Classical palace in Besançon, France.
The Parliament building features a symmetrical facade with columns and ornate details designed by architect Hugues Sambin in a classical French style.
Established in 1676 after French forces captured Besançon in 1674, this institution replaced the previous parliament located in the city of Dole.
The building served as both a judicial court and administrative center, making decisions that influenced the development of the Franche-Comté region.
Guided tours of the Parliament building occur at 3:00 PM on select Fridays, with tickets priced at 9 euros and reduced rates for students.
Between 1779 and 1787, the Parliament of Besançon opposed royal decrees from Louis XVI regarding the abolition of serfdom in the region.
Location: Besançon
Architects: Hugues Sambin
Architectural style: Classicism
GPS coordinates: 47.23722,6.02306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
Temple maçonnique de Besançon
136 m
Place du Huit-Septembre
140 m
Palais de Justice de Besançon
14 m
City Hall of Besançon
91 m
Hôtel Terrier de Santans
143 m
Domus du Palais de Justice
14 m
Église Saint-François-Xavier
146 m
Hôtel d'Anvers
95 m
Hôtel de Rosières
168 m
Hôtel Michotey
204 m
Petit Hôtel Chassignet
108 m
Hôtel de Maîche
183 m
Fontaine des Clarisses
96 m
École d’artillerie de Besançon
104 m
Maison, 3 place du Huit-Septembre
121 m
Chapelle des Antonins de Besançon
145 m
Maison, 1 place du Huit-Septembre
108 m
Maison, 2 place du Huit-Septembre, Besançon
125 m
Pipe organ of Église Saint-Pierre
148 m
Maison, 4 place du Huit-Septembre
140 m
Maison, 6 place du Huit-Septembre
148 m
Maison, 6 bis place du Huit-Septembre
154 m
Maison, 13 place du Huit-Septembre, Besançon
150 m
Chapelle du couvent des Petites Sœurs des Pauvres de Besançon
140 m
Maison, 5 place du Huit-Septembre
127 m
Maison, 9 Place du Huit-Septembre
131 m
Maison, 11 place du Huit-Septembre
148 m
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