Battant Quarter & Quai Vauban
Quartier Battant et Quai Vauban
An old winegrowers' quarter on the far bank of the Doubs, facing a 17th-century arcaded quay across the river, one of the best spots to photograph the riverside old town.
Battant is one of Besançon's oldest districts and was once home to vineyard workers. Its lanes hold the church of Sainte-Madeleine, old taverns and restaurants from many cultures. Beside the Battant Bridge that links to the old town, the Quai Vauban, designed by Vauban, has 17th-century arcaded buildings reflected in the Doubs, a classic view of the city. It is well suited to an evening stroll or a drink on a riverside terrace. Free to visit, and it can be combined with the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
- Grande Rue & Old Town
- Musée du Temps (Palais Granvelle)
- Doubs River Cruise
- Victor Hugo's Birthplace
- Porte Noire & Square Castan
- Parc Micaud
- Besançon Cathedral & Astronomical Clock