Modernisation de la Boucle

Discover the period of great works of the second half of the 19th century in Besançon!

In the second half of the 19th century, Besançon underwent significant development, like all European cities gained by industrialisation.
Stimulated by the boom in its watchmaking activity, its population doubled in half a century. The old town underwent considerable changes: new districts were developed, public buildings were built, streets were opened up..
RDV Parvis de l'église Sainte-Madeleine, 1 rue de la Madeleine
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