Belfort

Belfort

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBelfortDanjoutin at 3.1 km (7 min)
Insee code90010Pérouse at 3.2 km (6 min)
Postcode90000Cravanche at 3.3 km (8 min)
Latitude47.6396740Offemont at 3.4 km (7 min)
Longitude6.8638490Essert at 3.6 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 354 to 650 metersValdoie at 3.6 km (8 min)
Surface17.10 km²Bavilliers at 4.7 km (9 min)
Population51233 inhabitantsDenney at 5.5 km (8 min)
Density2996 inhabitants/km²Roppe at 6.1 km (8 min)
National labelArgiésans at 6.2 km (11 min)
DepartmentTerritoire de BelfortChèvremont at 6.2 km (10 min)
RegionFranche-ComtéSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Will give rise to a tumultuous history of the Territory Belfort the signing of the Treaty of Frankfurt after the war of 1870. Alsace and Lorraine became French once again in 1918, but the Territory Belfort not join the Haut-Rhin and officially became the 90th French department in 1922, reporting from the Franche-Comté.

Belfort Territory, located between the Vosges and Jura, near Alsace, Switzerland and Germany is:

A rich heritage of the city of Belfort: the Lion, the Vauban citadel, its old town, its audio-guided tour in the heart of fortifications, fortified his belt ...

Exceptional natural sites: the mass of the Ballon d'Alsace, the natural Malsaucy ....

Mixing gastronomy culinary traditions franc Comté and Alsace.

Unforgettable events and international reputation: the Eurockéennes Belfort, the International Festival of University Music (FIMU) ...


SIGHTSEEING

Visit Belfort and discover:

Vauban citadel guarded by its famous Lion overlooking the old Belfort typical and picturesque alleys.

The citadel of freedom, of course audio tour in the heart of the fortress. Discover the history Belfort!

Museums open all year history museum, museum of fine arts museum of modern art.

Brisach door, the only door kept fortifications.

The Cathedral of Saint-Christophe whose organs are classified as a historical monument.

Tower Miotte, symbolic monument Belfort whose origin remains uncertain.

Its many parks and gardens (flowers Belfort is rated 4 National Council of Cities and Villages in bloom): the rose, the square Lechten the park François Mitterrand ...

Its tourist train that takes you to the old town and take you to Belfort Citadel Belfort.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Belfort,   Train station of Trois-Chenes
Information pointsTourist Office of Belfort
Leisure centresMarket Couvert,   Museum of Art and History of Belfort,   Museum of Modern Art of Belfort
MonumentsCathedral Saint-Christophe,   Cemetery Juif,   Church Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc,   Church of Brasse,   Citadel of Belfort,   Lion de Belfort,   Private Mansion of the Gouverneur,   Synagogue of Belfort,   Town Hall of Belfort
Performance hallsCentre Choregraphique National,   La Poudriere,   Le Granit,   Maison du Peuple,   Stadium Roger-Serzian,   Theatre Michel Deque

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Eurockéennes Belfort: the first weekend of July. Festival where outdoor rock music in full swing for three days on the site Malsaucy.

The International Festival of University Music: the weekend of Pentecost. 3 days of music, 250 free concerts and nearly 2,500 musicians from around the world in the heart of Old Town Belfort.

The Flea Market Belfort: little paradise for bargain hunters: the biggest flea market in eastern France, the first Sunday of each month from March to December in the heart of the old town.

Film Festival Interviews: late November - early December. Created in 1986 by Janine Bazin, the festival is the appointment of filmmaking combining bold programming works that have shaped the history of cinema, in a competition first, second and third films in this write.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Territory Belfort is:

Hiking with 660 km of trails, two large hiking trails: the GR5 and GR7.

Hiking forts which to discover the fortified belt Belfort.

Many routes cycling.

Cycle routes which Eurovélo6 which crosses the department.

Two nautical bases: leisure and nautical Malsaucy, home to the House Environment and nautical base of the pond Forges.

Two acrobranches, paragliding, golf, balloon flights.

Many museums: Gantner in Lachapelle-sous-Lime, agricultural Botans museum, museum of crafts and traditions Brebotte mill hydraulic Courtelevant, Frédéric Japy museum in Beaucourt, forge museum Étueffont.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Original and fun science exhibitionCulture and education4.50 €Montbéliard (15.7 km)
Helicopter flight around MontbéliardSports sensationsFrom 170 € to 380 €Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard (17.2 km)
Ride the Thur Doller steam trainEntertainmentFrom 8.50 € to 10 €Cernay (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Belfort seen the Miotte
 
Belfort seen from Salbert
Etang des Forges
 
Belfort seen perch
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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Wednesday 22 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Les Capucins  
9
Belfort
The Hotel-Restaurant Les Capucins is installed since 1957 along the Tasty in the center of Belfort. Renovated in 2010, this magnificent building has lost none of its charm. Gilbert...
Located in Belfort42 € per person 
Indien Restaurant Pendjab  
8.1
Belfort
DETOUR - A few kilometers from the Swiss border, the Punjab restaurant opens its doors in the city of Belfort. Take place in a room that evokes India, with background music that helps...
Located in Belfort16 € per person 
Au Caquelon  
8.2
Belfort
TRACK - Just arrived, the tone is set! A pair of old wooden skis that decorate the walls, woodwork and friezes typical warm tones ... Au Caquelon, it is transported in a cozy mountain...
Located in Belfort23 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Bambois  
Autrechêne
At the end of the village, the owner of the cottage « The Bambois » offers 3 bedrooms upstairs : the «Green Room», Louis XV style, is equipped with a double bed, a small private living...
Located 8.6 km from BelfortFrom 50 € to 60 € the double room 
Les Champsbayeux    
9.6
Étueffont
In the Regional Park of Ballons des Vosges, etueffont, on the edge of the forest, 20 'Belfort, Astrid and Daniel offer their rooms 4 and 3 ears and, if desired, their table hosts. *...
Located 10.3 km from BelfortFrom 62 € to 77 € the double room 
Le hameau de Maturomont    
9.6
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 10.8 km from Belfort67 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Chaletang
Sermamagny
Chalet 'Stork' up to 5 people located in a fenced park with pond and pool 3Ha.
Located 4.9 km from Belfort600 € per week 
Hameau du Coucou  
10
Petit-Croix
Nice and bright house in the quiet countryside with swimming pool (open from March to October), on 12 acres of land in a quiet village of 330 inhabitants. A 1 km (Montreux-Chateau)...
Located 9.2 km from BelfortFrom 500 € to 900 € per week 
Le hameau de maturomont  
9.6
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 10.8 km from Belfort280 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Les Castors***    
7.4
Burnhaupt-le-Haut
At the foot of the Vosges 20min to 5min of Mulhouse on the A36 Camping Beaver welcomes you in a green setting, ensuring peace and tranquility surrounded by river, lakes and forests,...
Located 24 km from BelfortFrom 12 € to 12.40 € per day 
Camping les bouleaux    
9.7
Ranspach
Camping Family of 3h. A. with 100 marked pitches, shady or sunny and equipped with connections électriques. Dans bloomed nicely this site you will find peace and enjoy the charm confort....
Located 29 km from BelfortFrom 13 € to 19.40 € per day 
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 30 km from BelfortFrom 11.40 € to 12.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Boreal     
9.1
Belfort
Located near the river in the city centre, this 4-star hotel is just 300 metres from Belfort Train Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access and contemporary rooms with a minibar. An LCD...
Located in BelfortRoom from 69 €
Grand Hôtel Du Tonneau D'Or     
8.9
Belfort
The Grand Hotel Du Tonneau D'Or is an elegant hotel with neo-classical charm and modern accommodation. Nestled in Belfort, it is surrounded by the Vosges Mountains. Guestrooms are well...
Located in BelfortRoom from 64 €
Les Capucins     
8.2
Belfort
Les Capucins is centrally located in a former brewery, just 500 metres from the Belfort Train Station. A 15-minute drive from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV Station, it offers air-conditioned...
Located in BelfortRoom from 44 €

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Grand Hôtel Du Tonneau D'Or
The Grand Hotel Du Tonneau D'Or is an elegant hotel with neo-classical charm and modern accommodation. Nestled in Belfort,...
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