Clairs-Soleils

Clairs Soleils in 2009

Clairs-Soleils is a small area on Besançon's east side, near the quarters of Bregille and Orchamps. The quarter has about 3000 inhabitants.

History

Like Planoise, Clairs-Soleils was built in response Besançon's rapid population growth. Since the 1990s, Clairs-Soleils has come to bear the nickname "little Chicago" in reference to its high crime rate.

Buildings and monuments

Church

Shops

Sport

Education

Transport

Famous inhabitants

See also

Notes and references

Coordinates: 47°14′56″N 6°03′14″E / 47.2489°N 6.05385°E / 47.2489; 6.05385

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