Besançon, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

128,426 Population 5,113/sq mi density

984 ft Elevation 300 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$22,334 median income, 15.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$139,200 home value, $696/mo rent

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Besançon (3)

Enceinte urbaine de Besançon

Fortifications of Vauban

Cultural Inscribed 2008

Fortifications of Vauban consists of 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the western, northern and eastern borders of France. They repres...

La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel