Fontaine Argent

Fontaine Argent is a quarter in Besançon, Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Fontaine Argent is situated nearby to the suburb Les Chaprais, as well as near the quarter Rotonde.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cimetière des Chaprais and Champs-Bruley cemetery.

Cimetière des Chaprais

Cemetery

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Cimetière des Chaprais is a cemetery.

Champs-Bruley cemetery

Cemetery

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The Champs Bruley cemetery is a municipal cemetery located in Besançon between the Chaprais, Bregille, Clairs-Soleis and Vaîtes districts. Opened in 1793 and still active as of 2019, it is the oldest burial ground managed by the city.

Église Saint-Martin des Chaprais (Besançon)

Church

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Église Saint-Martin des Chaprais (Besançon) is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vaites and Battant.

Vaites

Quarter

Vaites or The Vaites is a district of Besançon, located to the northeast of the city.

Battant

Suburb

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Battant is one of the oldest parts of Besançon, Doubs, France, and has been under architectural protection since 1964. It is situated on the right bank of the river Doubs, north of the ox-bow that encircles the center of the city.