Immigration to Besançon
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Immigration to Besançon refers to the settlement of individuals in the city who were not born in Besançon or its surrounding region, historically known as Franche-Comté. In contemporary usage, the ter
Besançon, the old town.
The ancient amphitheatre.
The carved door.
Castan Square.
Islam in Besançon
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Colonial military units composed of African Muslims were stationed in Besançon and the Franche-Comté from the 1870s to World War I to augment the French army and protect its frontiers during its confl
Graves of colonial soldiers in the cemetery of Saint-Claude, Besançon.