Planned layout
Curving roads and large, regularly spaced blocks give Planoise a clear, deliberate pattern. It stands in contrast to the narrow streets of central Besançon.
Minimalist map poster · France
47.2051° N / 5.9776° E
A planned residential district on Besançon's western edge, with apartment blocks, curving roads and green open spaces

One city, five moods
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The district
Planoise is a large residential district on the western side of Besançon, in eastern France. From above, it looks very different from the city's historic centre inside the loop of the Doubs. Instead of old streets squeezed by river and citadel, Planoise shows the planning of the later twentieth century: wide curving roads, large blocks set back from the street and generous open spaces between buildings.
The district was built largely from the late 1960s onwards as part of a national programme of new urban housing. It is one of the largest neighbourhoods in Besançon, with schools, shops and sports facilities planned alongside the housing.
On the map, Planoise appears as a distinct area of long building footprints and looping access roads, surrounded by greenery. A Planoise map poster reflects a different kind of urban history from the postcard centre, and for many residents it is the one that defines their experience of the city.
Curving roads and large, regularly spaced blocks give Planoise a clear, deliberate pattern. It stands in contrast to the narrow streets of central Besançon.
Lawns, courtyards and planted areas fill the gaps between buildings, so the map shows a lighter, more open texture than older districts.
Planoise sits towards the edge of the city, where the built-up area begins to give way to greener land. This gives the map a natural border on some sides.
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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 Planoise
For people who grew up in Planoise or raised a family there, the district is home in a way the tourist centre never is. A map treats their neighbourhood with the same care usually reserved for famous places.
Add your own title and a subtitle, such as a street name, a year or a family name, and keep or edit the coordinates. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Planoise poster| 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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