Bavans

Bavans

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Bavans		Présentevillers at 2.7 km (5 min)
Insee code	25048		Lougres at 3.4 km (7 min)
Postcode	25550		Voujeaucourt at 4.1 km (9 min)
Latitude	47.4818650		Dung at 4.3 km (9 min)
Longitude	6.7299760		Sainte-Suzanne at 5.6 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 300 to 487 meters		Sainte-Marie at 5.7 km (11 min)
Surface	8.83 km²		Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard at 5.8 km (10 min)
Population	3573 inhabitants		Berche at 6.2 km (11 min)
Density	420 inhabitants/km²		Allondans at 6.4 km (13 min)
National label			Dampierre-sur-le-Doubs at 6.4 km (11 min)
Chief town	Besançon (at 79 km, 57 min)		Colombier-Fontaine at 6.8 km (13 min)
Department	Doubs		Saint-Julien-lès-Montbéliard at 7.2 km (15 min)
Region	Franche-Comté		Search another town

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• 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.

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.

The cherry festival every 2 years.

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

The main square, fountain, flowers		City hall
The spire of the temple

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -15°C - Max. -1°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. -4°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 2°C

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 Bavans From 15 € to 55 € per person

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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 Bavans 65 € 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 Bavans 80 € 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 Bavans From 62 € to 65 € the double room

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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 Bavans 270 € 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 Bavans From 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 Bavans From 560 € to 950 € per week

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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 Bavans From 11.40 € to 12.70 € per day

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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 Bavans Room 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 Bavans Room 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 Bavans Room from 62 €

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