Where to run or stroll in Besançon?
Opposite the Hôtel Foch, the Parc des Glacis offers a place to relax and unwind after a day's work or sightseeing in Besançon.
Halfway between Besançon station and the city centre, the Promenade des Glacis was laid out in the 19th century on the site of former Vauban fortifications.
The park offers a panoramic view of the old town. There are many species of trees, flower beds and rose beds. There is also a play area for children.
Several sculptures line the Parc des Glacis. They are dedicated to the French overseas territories and foreign servicemen.
The park provides pedestrian access to the historic town centre in just a few minutes.
In the mood for some green!
Besançon has a number of parks and green spaces, and boasts the status of France's greenest city (2,408 hectares of green spaces, including 2,000 hectares of forest).
The English-style garden in the Promenade Micaud and the Garden of the Senses, a visual and olfactory stroll,
On the outskirts of the city, the forests of Chailluz and Bregille offer marked footpaths and picnic areas at your leisure.
