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Information about French Besancon?
Besancon, a city in eastern France, is located in Fran? ois-Conte region in eastern France and is the capital of Du province. Surrounded by mountains and water on three sides, it is rated as the first green city in France, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, and the comprehensive index of urban quality of life is among the best. The population is113000 (1982). The industrial center is dominated by clocks, metallurgy and textiles, as well as food, precision instruments, ceramic manufacturing, salt mining and other departments. Cheese and timber markets. There is a university (founded in 1485). There are many churches, exhibition halls and libraries built in the17th century. Tourism is developed. Besancon is located at the foot of Jura Mountain. Ancient Rome was called Vesontio, which originated from the capital of Szekany tribe in Gaul. "Sekuani" means "water dweller".

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Besancon is a great French writer Victor? 6? 1 Hugo's birthplace, his former residence is still there. Utopian socialist Charles? 6? 1 Fourier, sociologist proudhon and film inventor Lumiere were also born here.

Stadelle Castle

According to Wobang's engineering drawings, the Lion Tower with Music Castle, built from 1674 to171,overlooks Besancon and is the most representative building in this city. It is not only the soul and acropolis of the city, but also the symbol of the city. What used to be a military project has now become a museum for collecting knowledge treasures.

The vibrant zoo in the castle is the most visited attraction in Fran? ois Conte. It is our duty not only to raise and exhibit all kinds of animals here, but also to protect endangered animals. Japanese macaques, Siberian tigers, South American gibbons, marmosets and various mammals and birds have all found happy homes here. All kinds of animals on display in the park have opened the eyes of tourists and brought them visual enjoyment.

Clock Museum

In the luxurious glanville Palace, the Clock Museum provides a meeting place for tourists and time. How does time master measure time? Driven by strong curiosity, people marched in the maze-like exhibition hall while visiting and verifying the famous saying of scientist Galileo: "The sun is telling lies, and the clock is telling the truth."

Besancon is the capital of clocks and watches, and the Clock Museum is the capital of time: everything is presented here, from astronomical clocks to frequency echoes, from timely piezoelectric clocks to atomic clocks, and from infinitesimal micro-technology. Want to trace the history of time? Want to buy the first watch in the world? This is a unique and exciting journey of time measurement.

Museum of Fine Arts

The Besancon Museum of Fine Arts was built in 1694 and completely renovated from 1960 to 1970. After renovation, the museum has taken on a new look and has an eternal sense of modernity. The texture and color of pure concrete materials set off the artistic beauty of the exhibits themselves. The museum has the oldest national collection in France. From ancient Egyptian, Greek and Etruscan artworks to the mosaic of Gaul and Rome, all these remind us of the time when Besancon was called the exhibition of Wei Sen. Art collections from the Middle Ages to today let us know the main schools of painting and architecture. More than 5,000 paintings alternately displayed let us realize the subtlety of this art.

Besancon student Federation

Besancon Federation of Scholars and Students is a service mass organization composed of China scholars and students in Besancon, which works independently under the guidance of the Education Office of China Embassy in Besancon.

As the only official China student organization of Conte University, its jurisdiction covers four cities: Besancon School District, Belfo School District, Mon beria School District and Visor School District.

* Its service tenet is: better study, better life and more opportunities.

* Its working principles are: seeking truth from facts, stressing efficiency and attaching importance to practical work.

Besancon Federation of Students has gone through ups and downs since its establishment. At present, it has become one of the most influential student federations in eastern France, and has won the title of French Excellent Student Federation for many times. At present, there are nearly 500 China students studying and living in the Contai area, and a large number of visiting scholars.

With the increase in the number of French students coming to Besancon and the support of the French Embassy in Besancon, the organizational structure of the Besancon Students' Union is becoming more and more perfect, and its services and activities are becoming more and more diversified. In terms of serving students, the Federation of Students held a seminar on professional application and a briefing on preparatory courses; In terms of cultural exchange, China Cultural Exhibition and Spring Festival Gala were held. At the same time, students are also organized to actively participate in large-scale activities, such as winter skiing and international food festivals. In this school, the Federation has also set up a basketball team and a football team, and held regular sports activities.