Balthazar

Balthazar is a nightclub in Besançon, Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Balthazar is situated nearby to the arts center Esquisse, as well as near Fort Tousey.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Citadel of Besançon and Porte taillée.

Citadel of Besançon

Castle

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The Citadel of Besançon is a 17th-century fortress in Franche-Comté, France. It is one of the finest masterpieces of military architecture designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Citadel of Besançon is situated 780 metres north of Balthazar.

Porte taillée

City gate

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The Porte taillée is a city gate located in Besançon. It was drilled in the rock of Saint-Étienne hill by the Romans under Vespasian or Marcus Aurelius, for the aqueduc of Besançon between Vaire-Arcier and square Castan. Porte taillée is situated 1 km northeast of Balthazar.

Besançon Cathedral

Church

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Besançon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John located in the city of Besançon, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Besançon. Besançon Cathedral is situated 1¼ km north of Balthazar.