École-Valentin

Small town north of Besancon, École-Valentin takes place in the department of Doubs. Known for its major shopping area, the city was born of the merger of the School of cities and Valentin in 1973.

Appreciated for its pleasant part of life and its many animations, École-Valentin also has an interesting architectural heritage that reflects a rich and ancient history.

One that was long one of the strongholds of the Hospitaller Order of the Holy Spirit in fact has some monuments that attract visitors throughout the year. The proximity of École-Valentin with the most interesting sights of the region, like the city of Besancon, making it an ideal location for exploring the Doubs and its many charms.

Municipality	École-Valentin
Postcode	25480
Latitude	47.2730556 (N 47° 16’ 23”)
Longitude	5.9852778 (E 5° 59’ 7”)
Altitude	From 283m to 383m
Surface area	3.22 km²
Population	2754 inhabitants
Density	855 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Besançon (6.8 km, 12 min)
Insee code	25212
Intercommunality	CU Grand Besançon Métropole
Department	Doubs
Territories	Franche-Comté, Jura mountains
Region	Burgundy-Franche-Comté

Pirey	2.5 km (6 min)
Miserey-Salines	3.1 km (6 min)
Châtillon-le-Duc	4.9 km (9 min)
Tallenay	5.7 km (11 min)
Pouilley-les-Vignes	5.9 km (9 min)
Serre-les-Sapins	6.9 km (11 min)
Champvans-les-Moulins	6.9 km (11 min)
Franois	7.3 km (11 min)
Besançon	7.3 km (13 min)
Pelousey	7.4 km (11 min)
Devecey	7.9 km (10 min)
Champagney	8 km (12 min)
Les Auxons	8.1 km (10 min)
Voray-sur-l'Ognon	8.8 km (12 min)

École-Valentin main tourist attraction, the Castle of the Holy Spirit was built in the mid-sixteenth century, the Commander of the Order of the Hospitallers of the Holy Spirit himself. It would have been built on the foundations of a medieval castle, as evidenced by some stones still present. Formerly, the building was used as ceremonial, or the management of surrounding farms. One can admire a beautiful Renaissance facade, a spiral staircase, monumental fireplaces, or some beautiful French ceilings. Uninhabited between the nineteenth and twentieth century, the castle of the Holy Spirit was then used as classrooms before being bought in 2000 for renovations.

Below the town of École-Valentin, visitors can admire the St. George fountain built in 1630. It takes place on the old Roman road linking ancient Besançon to Vesoul.

The priory of the nineteenth century, and the church that dates from the same era, are also essential to École-Valentin.

Monuments	Castle of École

In November, École-Valentin offers a Christmas market.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Playheure escape game	Entertainment	84 € to 110 €	Besançon (4.9 km)
Maiden flight in a Stampe SV4-RS biplane	Sports sensations	99 € to 299 €	Dole (49 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Greenway	Hike	Easy	6:00	Devecey (6.2 km)
Theme trail "From limestone to orchids"	Hike	Intermediate	1:20	Bucey-lès-Gy (18.9 km)
Circuit de Bellevue	Hike	Intermediate	3:10	Gy (19.4 km)
Theme tour "Orchids fly"	Hike	Easy	1:50	Gy (19.4 km)
Botanical Trail 2 "Around Bellevue"	Hike	Intermediate	2:30	Gy (19.4 km)

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