N.Battaglia
   Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of French Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies
   Position   Professor
Language French
Publication Date 2006/01
Type Academic Paper
Title Besançon
Contribution Type Single author
Journal TypeJapan
Volume, Issue, Page 35(2006, March1rst),pp.11--22
Total page number 12
Authorship Lead author
Author and coauthor BATTAGLIA N.adine
Details Besançon, the ancient capital of Franche-Comté and birthplace of Victor Hugo, is a city steeped in history. This city, not only the center of Franche-Comté but also the center of Europe, is always active as a little-known city of art. This paper traces its historical background and attempts to clarify the role Besançon has played and its current situation from a geographical perspective.