The Doubs loop
The river nearly circles the old town, creating a clear oval that defines the whole composition and makes the city instantly recognisable.
Minimalist map poster · France
Besançon Map Poster & Print
47.2488° N / 6.0182° E
An old town held inside a near-perfect loop of the Doubs, closed off by a citadel on the rock
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Besançon in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Besançon, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Besançon at home
The map
About this Besançon map poster
Besançon has one of the most striking sites in France. The river Doubs bends in an almost complete circle, and the historic centre fills the inside of that loop. From above, the medieval and classical streets form a dense oval surrounded by water. The only gap in the loop is guarded by a steep rock, and a citadel stands on top of it.
The citadel was built by Vauban in the seventeenth century and is now part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing of his fortifications. Its walls and bastions appear on the map as sharp angular lines against the curves of the river. Across the water, newer districts climb the surrounding hills of the Jura foothills, and bridges link them back to the loop.
A Besançon map poster centres on that loop, a shape anyone who knows the city recognises at once. Besançon is the birthplace of Victor Hugo and of the Lumière brothers, and it has a long history as a centre of French watchmaking. On paper, the river loop and the citadel make the city an easy choice to frame.
- Population
- 128,000
- Coordinates
- 47.2488° N / 6.0182° E
- Elevation
- 300 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Besançon, France
Vauban citadel
Angular bastions crown the rock at the neck of the loop, geometric lines placed against the curve of the river.
Bridges and hills
Bridges connect the historic centre to neighbourhoods on the surrounding slopes, where streets wind upward in looser patterns.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Besançon
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Besançon
A map that means something
Students, watchmakers and readers of Hugo all have reasons to love Besançon, but the map needs no explanation: the river loop is striking on any wall, in any style.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose among Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. HD files are $9, or order a matte print shipped from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Besançon posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Besançon map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Besançon poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Besançon poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Besançon poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Besançon poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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