The Ruty barracks is located in the eponymous district, at Besançon, east of the historic center, on the left bank of the Doubs.
At this location, a barracks was first built in the 17th century on the site previously occupied by the former Saint-Paul abbey, founded in the 7th century. This first barracks was destroyed in the 19th century, but in the meantime, the development of the Ruty barracks had begun, comprising four independent buildings forming a courtyard, which became the place of arms. The work started in the 18th century was completed at the beginning of the 19th century and the new ensemble was named after General Ruty (1774-1828), born in Besançon, and who was particularly famous during the Napoleonic campaigns.
The barracks is listed in the Inventory because of the quality of its neoclassical style facades.
It is still occupied by military units and notably houses the General Staff of the 1st Division of the Army, approximately 25,000 soldiers as well as the offices of the National Service and Youth Center of Besançon.
Except for special events (open days), the site is closed to the public who can nevertheless admire the architectural quality of the barracks from the outside during a walk. Information on +33 3 81 80 92 55.
