Bavans

Bavans

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBavansPrésentevillers at 2.7 km (5 min)
Insee code25048Lougres at 3.4 km (7 min)
Postcode25550Voujeaucourt at 4.1 km (9 min)
Latitude47.4818650Dung at 4.3 km (9 min)
Longitude6.7299760Sainte-Suzanne at 5.6 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 300 to 487 metersSainte-Marie at 5.7 km (11 min)
Surface8.83 km²Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard at 5.8 km (10 min)
Population3573 inhabitantsBerche at 6.2 km (11 min)
Density420 inhabitants/km²Allondans at 6.4 km (13 min)
National labelDampierre-sur-le-Doubs at 6.4 km (11 min)
Chief townBesançon (at 79 km, 57 min)Colombier-Fontaine at 6.8 km (13 min)
DepartmentDoubsSaint-Julien-lès-Montbéliard at 7.2 km (15 min)
RegionFranche-ComtéSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Geographic location:
  • Located 8 km from the capital district of Montbéliard, crossed by the RD 663, nestled at the confluence of the Doubs and Allan, the town of Bavans is bordered to the south by the river, northeast by Mount Bart and northwest by Mount St. Mary.
  • It is a well-defined territory, extending to the enamelling Dodu of nearly 3 km. Covering an area of ​​883 ha, including 365 forest, the village, built at an altitude of 315 m, is now spreading on the top shelf.
  • History:
  • The name dates back to Bavans Burgundian occupation (sixth or seventh century). Formed by the suffix Years (owned by ...) and the prefix Bav (contraction of the name of the first owner of the place). Property Bavans = Bav ... Bavans name appears for the first time in a document written in 1140 but it is likely that its origin goes back to a time more distant. The second assumption of the name, issued in 1937 is that Bavans takes its name from two Celtic words: Ba (abundant) and Van (fountain). It would mean "abundant springs".
  • Note that a plaque buckle belt Bavans 1500 years old, was discovered in 1928 in the floor of the house at 18 rue des Fleurs. It is visible at the Museum of the castle of Montbéliard. It is believed to date from the late 7th century. The square thumbnails of this belt suggest a story. It would be in the presence of the oldest comic Bavans!
  • The number of inhabitants increased from 124 in 1615 to about 4000 in 2008.

SIGHTSEEING

Specific sites:

  • The old village (neighborhood of the current Town Hall), grouped around two major revivals and inexhaustible even during drought keeps traces of a medieval past fairly well marked by:
  • The location of a castle;
  • The Protestant church;
  • The known location of the old mill and the old oven;
  • The influence of the streets toward the castle.
  • Grain-oriented farms dating from the 17th and 18th centuries are still very well preserved.
  • Three fountains watering / washing uniquely decorated (obelisk, lion, dolphin) along the road.
  • A prehistoric site of the first importance located 2500 meters west of the village at a place called rock shelters, excavated in the 1980s, which led to the discovery of the arrowhead Bavans.
  • The Mont Bart (487 m), the highest point of Montbéliard. Crowned by a military fort in 1874, the site attracts thousands of visitors that they are lovers or simple fortifications walkers interested in his view enhanced its viewpoint. The lover of botany will be delighted to discover a characteristic flora which are the flagships daffodils and something exceptional in the region, lilies martagon.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The cherry festival every 2 years.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Swin-golf and adventure trail "Accrobranche" of Montenois.

PHOTOS
The main square, fountain, flowers
 
City hall
The spire of the temple
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -15°C - Max. -1°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -5°C - Max. -4°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 2°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Pré Serroux
Champagney
The Pre Serroux offers in its restaurant decor of the Roaring Twenties, complete with a permanent art exhibition, a kitchen fun and professional service. On the map you will find regional...
Located 25 km from BavansFrom 15 € to 55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le hameau de Maturomont    
9.3
Luze
Located LUZE, small rural village in Haute-Saone well is near Belfort-Montbeliard (15 km), on the borders of Alsace, the Vosges and Switzerland (30 km). Our accommodation is a renovated...
Located 13.3 km from Bavans65 € the double room 
Au Jardin Fleuri  
Glay
3 guest comfort in a quiet village on the 1st floor of an ancient renovated building dating from 1788, WIFI ds rooms, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, personal hygiene products, hot...
Located 15 km from Bavans80 € the double room 
Capelem de pilicors    
9.1
Petit-Croix
Four guest rooms including a family suite in a typical farm, renovated. Each room is equipped with Italian shower and all amenities.
Located 23 km from BavansFrom 62 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le hameau de maturomont  
9.8
Luze
It was at Luze (small rural village, which although in Haute-Saone is near Belfort, Montbéliard and the borders of atsac, the Vosges and the Swiss), we renovated a farmhouse and creates...
Located 13.3 km from Bavans270 € per week 
La malathiére gite de france 3 épis  
9.2
Bournois
The lodge welcomes you to the malathiére Bournois, a small village in the Doubs. It is located on the edge of town land 800sqm Frutier trees. Quiet and clear view. Detached renovated...
Located 17.6 km from BavansFrom 250 € to 360 € per week 
Clos de la Chapelle des Ves
Le Thillot
Nestled in the heart of the prairies, isolated and quiet, exceptional view of the balloons and the Valleys, our farm house consists of 3 to 4 persons each, fully equipped and cumulative....
Located 20 km from BavansFrom 560 € to 950 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping*** Les Lûmes    
9.4
L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs
Located in the heart of the Franche-Comte halfway between Besançon and Montbeliard. The Lumes welcomes you in a green and friendly.  Its 76 sites are on average 70 m² shaded or sunny....
Located 11.6 km from BavansFrom 11.40 € to 12.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Bar Restaurant Du Centre    
7.7
Bart
Hotel Bar Restaurant Du Centre is in the centre of Bart, 5 km from Montbéliard. It offers rooms with a TV. Some have a shared bathroom. Free internet access is available. Restaurant...
Located 3.3 km from BavansRoom from 32 €
Hotel Bristol     
8.5
Montbéliard
The Bristol is located in central Montbéliard, 150 metres from the train station. It has an indoor swimming pool and each room has a private bathroom, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The...
Located 6.1 km from BavansRoom from 50 €
Hôtel Ibis Montbéliard     
8
Montbéliard
Located a 5-minute drive from Montbéliard centre, this Ibis hotel is situated beside the A36 motorway and offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. A bar and restaurant with a terrace...
Located 6.8 km from BavansRoom from 62 €

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